cjinchiangrai Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 2 minutes ago, Bday Prang said: But you don't find that part of this story a little strange, and are so quick to pronounce the tourists guilty It is always odd through the language barrier and there are usually issues on both sides, however, I am not fighting with anyone over a 100 baht toll charge. Maybe he had an EZ-Tag? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BestB Posted March 2 Popular Post Share Posted March 2 1 hour ago, OJAS said: In which case these dumba$$ foreign women also need to enhance their language skills, I think! and hence they booked a ride on an app, which does not require learning Thaiglish 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BestB Posted March 2 Popular Post Share Posted March 2 1 hour ago, Jackbenimble said: so you think these two passengers who tried to run away and not pay...........are telling the truth? And automatically think the taxi driver is lying? Odd. so by making this post you claiming taxi drivers never lie or cheat? and thai in general also never lie or say distort the truth to fit their agenda? Ran way, according to honest driver? because if someone runs away police does not catch them so fast. Walked away? yes, most certainly did not do a runner 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 23 minutes ago, fallup88 said: In this case, the driver explained to the tourist, most likely it was a language barrier. So why did she not ask for the extra money when she was at the toll booth, like they always unfailingly do? She was trying it on in my opinion 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I'm sure the police earned that money through honest, decent hard work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSam Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Note to myself: When videoing, remove finger from camera lens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lopburikid Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 8 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said: "He believed that the two foreign women did not intend to refuse payment, but they misunderstood due to the language barrier." I call BS on this... Two young white skin females. Maybe the two police were looking for a hook up, later. Ha! If you intend to pay, you don't run away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSam Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 4 minutes ago, Bday Prang said: So why did she not ask for the extra money when she was at the toll booth, like they always unfailingly do? She was trying it on in my opinion Your "opinion" is more than likely wrong, because many taxi's have the MFlow app which automatically deducts toll funds from their account 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FarangJon Posted March 2 Popular Post Share Posted March 2 Two russians. A blind could see that. Disgusting. Bitc..es. of course they ve to pay the toll. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 2 minutes ago, CanadaSam said: Your "opinion" is more than likely wrong, because many taxi's have the MFlow app which automatically deducts toll funds from their account So why did she not ask for the money at the toll like they always do ???? app or no app 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 4 minutes ago, Lopburikid said: Two young white skin females. Maybe the two police were looking for a hook up, later. Ha! If you intend to pay, you don't run away. so you have never been on the receiving end of a shrieking Thai woman, ? and you pay everything asked without question? Fair enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 22 minutes ago, BestB said: so by making this post you claiming taxi drivers never lie or cheat? and thai in general also never lie or say distort the truth to fit their agenda? Ran way, according to honest driver? because if someone runs away police does not catch them so fast. Walked away? yes, most certainly did not do a runner Few would run far in this heat, especially western tourists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 27 minutes ago, BestB said: and what does your driving have to do with them booking a ride on an app and not understanding the ramblings of a taxi driver? The driver explained she could go on a toll road or another route, but they would have to pay the tolls if they chose that route. Perfectly normal practice. The women chose the toll route, then refused to pay the toll. I don't get what the argument is. People who don't bother reading the full article should refrain from clogging up the thread with their ill informed remarks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 7 minutes ago, Bday Prang said: so you have never been on the receiving end of a shrieking Thai woman, ? and you pay everything asked without question? Fair enough Go back and read the whole article before I start shrieking at you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 9 hours ago, webfact said: officers arrived and tried to pay the toll fee but she would not accept it, saying it was wrong. I agree. The driver didn't deserve the nominal payment from RTP but apparently continuing the conflict was more important to the driver than resolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabradelmar Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 There is an undercurrent of thought by foreigners who believe everything in thailand needs to be inexpensive, and any additional money is always going to be rip-off (and then of course there are always just the garden variety a-hole tourist)... the former is really the result of Thailand's own rich history of scamming tourist (sorry to say), so some tourist think everything is going to be a scam. But in this case I suspect a-hole tourist... come on, just look at the app (and the terms of the app) and what you paid (tolls where not in the fee), and the fact you asked to take toll roads (which cost $$$), so just pay up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabradelmar Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 The way Grab handles tolls depends on your location... Automatic toll fee (available only in the Philippines): the toll is automatically calculated based on GPS and current toll rates, then added to the total fare you see in the app. Cash payment (which is how they do it in THA): the toll is not included in the fare. Drive pays, and you pay the driver at the end of the trip (or you can hand them the money at the toll booth yourself -- assuming the driver does not have one of those fastrak transponders). All these tourist had to do was look at the Grab app and it would have clearly indicated the toll fee was not included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Most of them seem to know enough English to say "Sorry, meter no work!", and prices in hundreds of baht! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 9 hours ago, flyingtlger said: Why did they run away? You only have the drivers view, you are assuming she is telling the truth, as all Thai taxis drivers do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 9 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said: "He believed that the two foreign women did not intend to refuse payment, but they misunderstood due to the language barrier." I call BS on this... Are you calling the taxi driver's version BS or are you, without the tourists side of the story, say they actually ran away deliberately to avoid the toll fee. Please, let us know if you have more info than the rest of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 If these two women have been given a price for Toll or no Toll, surely the word 'Toll' would indicate a higher cost to the journey. I don't think I am missing anything here? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx101 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 The app says the price the driver shouldn’t ask which way they want to go just go the way the price says in the app then there’s no argument 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, spidermike007 said: More self entitled tourists. Running away is usually an admission of guilt. 30 days in the slammer might make an impression on these two spectaculaly weak and troublesome women. 30 days !?!? are you mad ? A couple of hours would suffice, just to give them the feeling !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 1 hour ago, bradiston said: Go back and read the whole article before I start shrieking at you. Shriek away pal, but learn to read between the lines, and question what you are told especially by certain online publications 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeall Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 10 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said: "He believed that the two foreign women did not intend to refuse payment, but they misunderstood due to the language barrier." I call BS on this... Yes totally agree, and it's getting more used all the time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeall Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 53 minutes ago, Aussie999 said: You only have the drivers view, you are assuming she is telling the truth, as all Thai taxis drivers do. yes, need all sides oof the story.. as for the cops paying.. pull the other one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritScot Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, spidermike007 said: More self entitled tourists. Running away is usually an admission of guilt. 30 days in the slammer might make an impression on these two spectaculaly weak and troublesome women. Because Thais don’t lie? I do not think the tourists ran away unless they felt threatened. When you use an app the price is the price, you do not have add ons. I've never had a taxi in bkk offer me route options and I've never had a long winded explanation about costs. The police should be praised not condemned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncltd1973 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) another thai misunderstanding. time to phase the entire country out of that dying language and convert to english and watch the economy blossom. how can you expect to be a global hub of anything with a limiting language? it only serves to benefit their misplaced pride. if they really want to enter the global economy then it's time to follow the path that Singapore and Hong Kong chose and make english their language; it would completely revitalize their economy Edited March 2 by cncltd1973 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 At 2.30m in the Vid is that Russian I hear? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 11 hours ago, webfact said: Thossapon encouraged Thai taxi drivers and app-based drivers to enhance their language skills to provide better service to foreign visitors. Like the Thai Cops, they can't even speak English, yet they expect a Taxi driver to "enhance" their language skills, just how many Languages are taxi drivers supposed to learn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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