Popular Post kingstonkid Posted October 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2023 Is it me, or is it a pain getting in and out of taxis? As I get older it is a pain because I keep bumping my head getting in. I am only 5'11" but it is almost as bad as getting in the back of a 2 door Am I the only one that has this challenge? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted October 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, kingstonkid said: Is it me, or is it a pain getting in and out of taxis? I think it is pretty much game over for you then🤔😉 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 im 6' 3 and getting older and not a problem for me. You just have to remember to keep your noggin down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 At same height and 90kg have not had such issues (although each car will be a bit different). Might be better if you use front seat and seatbelt? Most taxi drivers will move seat back for you. The only such issue I have had is some taxi (few off brands) have overhead pull above door which you can hit head on during travel if sit near door. Front seat does remove that factor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Cully Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Only when I'm drunk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, nikmar said: im 6' 3 and getting older and not a problem for me. You just have to remember to keep your noggin down. 1 hour ago, lopburi3 said: At same height and 90kg have not had such issues (although each car will be a bit different). Might be better if you use front seat and seatbelt? Most taxi drivers will move seat back for you. The only such issue I have had is some taxi (few off brands) have overhead pull above door which you can hit head on during travel if sit near door. Front seat does remove that factor. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Daley Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I just want to get out of it as fast as possible before he scams me with the no change act or double the price. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorry Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 You are not the only one. I cannot sit upright in Thai taxis. Ceiling too low. Getting in is difficult, getting out is torture. I avoid them if possible. London cabs were much better, but there service has been reduced, need advance booking, preferably one day. Motorcycle is cramped, too, but I can at least sit upright. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Have you tried getting in and out of a Bangkok Tuk Tuk recently at your age? Not easy for me either, but usually 3 sheets to the wind and pliable (rollable) when doing so 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Nope. Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Use Grab. Costs about the same (maybe few baht more) and the cars are usually larger. Also cleaner and reliably air con which cannot be said for taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 11 hours ago, Lorry said: You are not the only one. I cannot sit upright in Thai taxis. Ceiling too low. Jesus...how tall are you, then? Corolla rooves allow me plenty of headroom at 6' 2". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, Sheryl said: Use Grab. Costs about the same (maybe dew baht more) and the cars are usually larger. The larger, more expensive cars (Camry, for example) have to be booked specifically, otherwise they send a taxi (Corolla) or an even smaller Grab Car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Liverpool Lou said: The larger, more expensive cars (Camry, for example) have to be booked specifically, otherwise they send a taxi (Corolla) or an even smaller Grab Car. There is indeed an option to book a larger car ( at slughtly higher price) but my experience (in Bangkok) has been that booking regular I still often (not always) get SUV and rare to get car that is not larger/higher than a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 This has nothing to do with taxis specifically. It’s the type of vehicle causing the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Its your platform heels....get rid of the tartan flares too and buy a nixe pair of corduroy shorts and some flip flops. I should really start an agony uncle thread for this kinda thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiochaser Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 10:51 PM, nikmar said: im 6' 3 and getting older and not a problem for me. You just have to remember to keep your noggin down. I'm 6' 2" and I find it is a problem. It feels like I am trying to crawl in and out of a 3 foot by 2 foot rectangular hole, when I get in and out of the door. I don't recall bumping my head though. It must be a funny sight seeing me do that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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