A rivalry among the drivers of two Songtaews, a popular form of public transport in Thailand, escalated Sunday night as the drivers engaged in a violent brawl to vie for customers.

 

The incident was reported to Pattaya police at 10:30 PM on Sunday night, October 15th. Police rushed to the incident scene at Pattaya Second Road, Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province.

 

There, a group of Songtaew drivers were loudly arguing and exchanging verbal assaults, causing a chaotic scene in the middle of the road. The occurrence attracted a large crowd of foreign tourists, which, according to Pattaya police, had significantly tarnished Pattaya’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination.

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-10-17

 

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How many times has this been stated over the years 'significantly tarnished Pattaya’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination'.  I'm surprised Pattaya is still standing.

Yes, the queue to head North at 2nd Rd near Tai ..... bloody silly, one has to walk a bit to one next in line near the front. THen they try and squeeze you in or to ride standing. 

Sure I just waved one down on the other side of Tai years ago......

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A rivalry among the drivers of two Songtaews, a popular form of public transport in Thailand, escalated Sunday night as the drivers engaged in a violent brawl to vie for customers

And they wonder why tourist numbers are dwindling....

12 hours ago, anchadian said:

How many times has this been stated over the years 'significantly tarnished Pattaya’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination'.  I'm surprised Pattaya is still standing.

It remains in the gutter where it's always been

Tarnished?   No problem.

 

 

 

Taxis or SongT's....same attitudes often.

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Initially, Pattaya police charged both sides and fined them for an unreported amount.

then they ordered a chicken dinner

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The officers also had the drivers promise not to commit such behavior again for the sake of Pattaya’s tourism image.

and the drivers had the police promise not to use fines for chicken dinners for the sake of Pattaya’s tourism image.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

And they wonder why tourist numbers are dwindling....

I don't know about that Pattaya sure seems crowded with visitors/tourists all over. Maybe over supply of all these various taxis. Seems hotel occupancy rate is a better indicator?

The true face of Thailand showing itself 

a lot at present in Pattaya.

Keep up the good work boys. 

I wish they would stop using them words, world-class tourist destination

21 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

I wish they would stop using them words, world-class tourist destination

I agree should stick with the term used months ago, "Disturbing The serene Bay of Pattaya"  

1 hour ago, quake said:

The true face of Thailand showing itself 

a lot at present in Pattaya.

Keep up the good work boys. 

"Alot" Indeed. Sure seems like problems with locals are increasing? Also seems in Phuket ?

Fortunately no chinese tourists were injured in the brawl.

I thought the Baht Buses were part of a cooperative and all the takings were pooled therefore why does it matter who picks what passengers up ?

While I have respect for most Thai people, let's be real, what's the education level requirement for a motorbike/songtaew taxi driver? Don't expect high level thinking from a high school drop out.

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Pattaya police, had significantly tarnished Pattaya’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination.

 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Police rushed to the incident scene at Pattaya Second Road,

Nobody rushes on 2nd Road thanks to the useless & never-ending roadworks.

 

If they believe it Tarnishes the image then do something about it.

I have and continue to use baht buses around pattaya. 

 

Yes there may be a handful that get into conflicts but in my experience the vast majority of them provide a very good service at a bargain price with no dramas at all.  It could not be more simple or convenient on the main routes...get in and when it gets close to your destination ring the buzzer, hand the driver 10 baht and walk away.  The ones that try to ask to be taken to specific destinations not on the route are generally the ones that get "taken" because they don't seem to grasp that most all of them are on a fixed route.

 

Try and imagine what pattaya would be like without the baht buses .....would everyone prefer giant buses roaring around and a few hundred more car taxis, more traffic jams, ,more parking woes?  Or how about a nice big concrete system skytrain blocking views all along beach road?

 

Baht buses are the perfect transportation system for pattaya.  It is truly amazing what a good service is provided for 10 baht.

When people start to fight over 20 THB, you know something in the system is gonna break really soon.

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

attracted a large crowd of foreign tourists, which, according to Pattaya police, had significantly tarnished Pattaya’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination.

 

What - the large crowd of foreign tourists??

1 hour ago, pomchop said:

I have and continue to use baht buses around pattaya. 

 

Yes there may be a handful that get into conflicts but in my experience the vast majority of them provide a very good service at a bargain price with no dramas at all.  It could not be more simple or convenient on the main routes...get in and when it gets close to your destination ring the buzzer, hand the driver 10 baht and walk away.  The ones that try to ask to be taken to specific destinations not on the route are generally the ones that get "taken" because they don't seem to grasp that most all of them are on a fixed route.

 

Try and imagine what pattaya would be like without the baht buses .....would everyone prefer giant buses roaring around and a few hundred more car taxis, more traffic jams, ,more parking woes?  Or how about a nice big concrete system skytrain blocking views all along beach road?

 

Baht buses are the perfect transportation system for pattaya.  It is truly amazing what a good service is provided for 10 baht.

Couldn't agree more. 👍

Compare it to Patong in Phuket and then all you detractors, be careful what you wish for!

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

which, according to Pattaya police, had significantly tarnished Pattaya’s reputation as a world-class tourist destination

Give it a rest, please! 😟

4 hours ago, morrobay said:

"Alot" Indeed. Sure seems like problems with locals are increasing? Also seems in Phuket ?

Government's faillure to create an environment for more Pattaya visitors - males to return post Covid - stupid Covrert regs and inflation is the cause

I only ever have women fighting over me.

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