Jingthing Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) I have ridden Cebu City jeepneys and I have ridden Pattaya baht buses. The Cebu City jeepneys did add a "touch of flair" but maybe I'm jaded. I'm not feeling that on the Pattaya baht buses. But just checking to see if others do find that riding Pattaya baht buses add a touch of flair to your retirement adventure. Bonus happy brownie points for those that also ridden Cebu City jeepneys and can flair - compare. Perhaps the part of me that could feel the flare was killed when a baht bus driver pulled me roughly by my ears. Or perhaps it's garden variety familiarity breeds contempt or at least indifference. Peso for your thoughts?  Quote Riding a jeepney through the city’s bustling streets allows retirees to immerse themselves in the local way of life and adds a touch of flair to their retirement adventure. 6 Affordable Places To Retire Abroad Without a Car | GOBankingRates  Quote The fare is 10 baht. Never speak to the drivers! Jingthing Edited November 3, 2023 by Jingthing 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jvs Posted November 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2023 Jeepneys are more fun! Jezus saves it says on a lot of them and they are more crowded. Passing the money is a bit strange but i guess in the end it does save time. Â 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pattaya57 Posted November 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2023 Never thought of baht bus as anything other than much needed convenient very cheap transport 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Olmate Posted November 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2023 No flair there at all nowadays, bad driving almost every trip lately, bumps at speed, sudden stops, almost rear ended by a large coach today.Scowls aplenty and nasty Russians complete the experience.    3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said: Never thought of baht bus as anything other than much needed convenient very cheap transport Yeah I get that but transport can be more. I remember feeling that there was a lot of entertainment value riding the San Francisco MUNI bus system. Edited November 3, 2023 by Jingthing 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayClay Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) I'm not retired and I'm not 100% sure what you mean by "flair" in this case but, yea, hanging off the back of a baht bus certainly gave me a talking point when I got back from my first holiday here. Edited November 3, 2023 by JayClay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Jeepneys definitely had more flair than Thai baht buses.  And for that matter I liked the gals in the PI better too. Same, same but different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Used to get the cycle rickshaws in Nontaburi and Khon Kaen. Â Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Jingthing said: Perhaps the part of me that could feel the flare was killed when a baht bus driver pulled me roughly by my ears. What did you do to him? I vaguely remember a classic thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Olmate said: No flair there at all nowadays, bad driving almost every trip lately, bumps at speed, sudden stops, almost rear ended by a large coach today.Scowls aplenty and nasty Russians complete the experience.    Unlucky. Sit back and enjoy the scenery.🙃🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemsta69 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 No, no flair at all but very practical and you get to see a cross-section of humanity that you wouldn't otherwise see. Â Also a bit more civilized than one of these evil things... Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobexpat Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Not retired ...but they are a massive bonus for a compact city and i value them massively. Â No flair. The cambodia tuck tuck things are good fun. Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep Right Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Actually, a PI Trike is much more fun, especially if you go on a Trike Patrol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 22 minutes ago, Keep Right said: Actually, a PI Trike is much more fun, especially if you go on a Trike Patrol. You missed the point. The flair factor is about encounters with locals in their environment. Somehow the locals in Cebu City (etc.) are more engaging. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) Does riding one in Sukumvit 77 in Bangkok have the same feeling?🤔 Edited November 3, 2023 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Seems to me more stinky people on baht bus. Jeepney mostly Philippinos, baht bus too many smelly others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted November 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) What a silly post, what next? does strolling down walking street makes you feel horny?... if you don't have an useful or interesting item to share, than don't just post rubbish... Edited November 3, 2023 by ezzra 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I remember wearing flares. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert got kinky Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023  Lordy, lordy, it's been so long since you last covered this subject. The BBQ strikes again.  😅   1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Tuk Tuks around Bangkok were the best until pollution got too bad, baht buses also pretty good although mostly a motorbike now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couchpotato Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 7 hours ago, bkk6060 said: Seems to me more stinky people on baht bus. Jeepney mostly Philippinos, baht bus too many smelly others. I'm sure they would feel the same about you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 14 hours ago, Jingthing said: You missed the point. The flair factor is about encounters with locals in their environment. Somehow the locals in Cebu City (etc.) are more engaging. True, there's very little hi-so / low-so stuff in Phils. Everybody talks to everybody, lots of silly comments and fun.  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 Perhaps the difference might be related to the fact that in the Philippines English is much more widely spoken and generally at a higher level than Thailand too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya57 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Perhaps the difference might be related to the fact that in the Philippines English is much more widely spoken and generally at a higher level than Thailand too. This whole thread it sounds like you miss PI and love it so much more than Thailand. Can't understand why people visit somewhere unique and then wish it was more like somewhere else  Edited November 4, 2023 by Pattaya57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstop2 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I find Pattaya area baht busses more fun than Angeles City jeepneys. An interesting environment to throw strangers together who have been drinking all night.  There is an Angeles City 7/11 with seating for 150 and music thumping that is one of the best 7/11s in the world. Not too many foreigners though. Also on that list is the Pratumnak Beach 7/11. The Pratumnak 7/11 is more scenic but the hong nam is for employees only. Many Russians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seppius Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 46 minutes ago, shortstop2 said: I find Pattaya area baht busses more fun than Angeles City jeepneys. An interesting environment to throw strangers together who have been drinking all night.  There is an Angeles City 7/11 with seating for 150 and music thumping that is one of the best 7/11s in the world. Not too many foreigners though. Also on that list is the Pratumnak Beach 7/11. The Pratumnak 7/11 is more scenic but the hong nam is for employees only. Many Russians. It would have been better to build a small toilet block, rather than the annex of the shop at the one in Pratumnak, plus they need more tables and chairs now high season is starting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Pattaya57 said: This whole thread it sounds like you miss PI and love it so much more than Thailand. Can't understand why people visit somewhere unique and then wish it was more like somewhere else  Nope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 No, I have a Fortuna, thanks for asking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthegimp Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 20 hours ago, Jingthing said: Perhaps the part of me that could feel the flare was killed when a baht bus driver pulled me roughly by my ears  Sounds like a "boy meets boy" story. It also happens in the back of the songtaews with the fellas who parade around in dresses.  I've never taken a jeepney because I can't stand being crammed into anything. Only ride on the outside of the songtaew as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bobthegimp said:  Sounds like a "boy meets boy" story. It also happens in the back of the songtaews with the fellas who parade around in dresses.  I've never taken a jeepney because I can't stand being crammed into anything. Only ride on the outside of the songtaew as well. I don't even talk to baht bus drivers much less flirt with them! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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