Popular Post snoop1130 Posted October 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2023 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 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted October 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) 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. Edited October 17, 2023 by anchadian 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 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...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted October 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2023 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.... 1 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted October 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2023 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 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 Tarnished? No problem. 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Taxis or SongT's....same attitudes often. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 Quote Initially, Pattaya police charged both sides and fined them for an unreported amount. then they ordered a chicken dinner Quote 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 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 The true face of Thailand showing itself a lot at present in Pattaya. Keep up the good work boys. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I wish they would stop using them words, world-class tourist destination 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 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" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ignore it Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 Fortunately no chinese tourists were injured in the brawl. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 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 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarraMarra Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 If they believe it Tarnishes the image then do something about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pomchop Posted October 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2023 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. 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Silverhand Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 When people start to fight over 20 THB, you know something in the system is gonna break really soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 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! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 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! 😟 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 4 hours ago, morrobay said: "Alot" Indeed. Sure seems like problems with locals are increasing? Also seems in Phuket ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGV Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Government's faillure to create an environment for more Pattaya visitors - males to return post Covid - stupid Covrert regs and inflation is the cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I only ever have women fighting over me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 welcome to bangcock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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