snoop1130 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 A Thai woman took to social media to accuse a tuk tuk driver on Bangla Road in Phuket of overcharging her foreign friend and attacking her after they refused the service. The Thai woman, Kanyasiri Sisuwan, shared the story about the tuk tuk driver on Facebook on April 15. She said she wanted to seek justice for herself and for tuk tuk drivers in Phuket to respect passengers’ choices. Kanyasiri explained that her male foreign friend asked her to call a tuk tuk for him as he wanted to travel from Bangla Road to the Kamala neighbourhood in Phuket. She asked a nearby tuk tuk driver about the transport fee, and the driver requested 700 baht. The trip from the Bangla Road to the Kamala area is about 11 kilometres, and the actual transport fee, according to the Grab application, is between 400 to 500 baht. Kanyasiri said her foreign friend decided not to use the service due to the high price and opted for an app-based driver instead. She then helped the foreigner book the car using the application. Their refusal angered the tuk tuk driver. Kanyasiri revealed that the driver verbally abused her with vulgar language, sparking a heated argument. Subsequently, the driver physically assaulted her by beating and kicking her in front of other tuk tuk drivers present at the scene. Kanyasiri denounced the inaction of the other tuk tuk drivers, stating that no one intervened during the attack. She added that some of them even criticised her for declining the service. Mafia tuk tuk drivers The tuk tuk driver fled the scene following the attack but she managed to capture a photo of his vehicle and its registration plate. Another driver present at the scene chastised her for photographing his friend’s car and threatened further violence against her. According to Kanyasiri, another tuk tuk driver said… “Why are you taking a picture? If you want to take a picture that badly, you should take a picture of my car. You’ll see what I can do!” Kanyasiri reported that she sustained wounds and scratches from the attack and experienced pain throughout her body. She asserted that passengers have the right to decline service if the transportation fare is deemed too high, and the driver had no justification for assaulting them, as he did to her. Numerous Thai netizens voiced concern for her well-being, while others recounted their negative encounters with tuk tuks in Phuket. “All of the tuk tuk on Bangla Road are mafia. I experienced it myself. The fee was very expensive.” “I won’t go to Phuket anymore! It’s too scary!” “Tuk tuk drivers in Phuket are so aggressive. I parked my car in a public parking area, but a tuk tuk driver asked me to leave, claiming it was only for tuk tuk drivers.” “My foreign friends told me that Phuket is beautiful but it’s not a good place to live.” “Only mafia live in Phuket!” “A good tuk tuk driver in Phuket advised me not to help anyone who was in trouble with mafia drivers, warning that the mafia group would attack me.” As of now, no relevant departments have stepped forward to solve the matter or help the woman seek justice. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ เศรษฐี ก้อย ศรีสุวรรณ์ Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-18 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AreYouGerman Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 At least blacklist and deport him! Such an abuse can't be tolerated! 7 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Lowf Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) I can understand tourists having problems with the Phuket taxis/tuk tuks, but surely she should have known better, even if she's not a local? Edited April 18 by London Lowf 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) To be honest, a tuk tuk driver asked just some 30% more than the Grab fare, which is pretty fair (no pun intended). And I'm sure he could've gone down to 600 if she had been willing to negotiate. Edited April 18 by JoseThailand 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freeworld Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 12 minutes ago, AreYouGerman said: At least blacklist and deport him! Such an abuse can't be tolerated! Deport who? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AreYouGerman Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 7 minutes ago, freeworld said: Deport who? Obviously the foreigner who was wrong by coming to Thailand and made the TukTuk driver angry. If the foreigner wouldn't have come to Thailand, he wouldn't have made him angry. 2 6 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 BOLT is even cheaper, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 41 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: “Only mafia live in Phuket!” only mafia. wow. that's a strong statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 18 minutes ago, JoseThailand said: To be honest, a tuk tuk driver asked just some 30% more than the Grab fare, which is pretty fair (no pun intended). And I'm sure he could've gone down to 600 if she had been willing to negotiate. But she didn't negotiate hence the beating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDisplayName Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 40 minutes ago, freeworld said: Deport who? Deport the criminal Swiss man stealing jobs from tuk-tuk drivers! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dingdongrb Posted April 18 Popular Post Share Posted April 18 1 hour ago, freeworld said: Deport who? Deport the ASEANNOW members who post the most senseless and stupid replies! 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikishrory Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: As of now, no relevant departments have stepped forward to solve the matter or help the woman seek justice. Not Swiss enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 13 hours ago, AreYouGerman said: At least blacklist and deport him! Such an abuse can't be tolerated! Who... the Thai tuk tuk driver ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 13 hours ago, AreYouGerman said: At least blacklist and deport him! Such an abuse can't be tolerated! And arrange for 500 protesters to gather at the tuk tuk stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 just like the last one a 2000 bt fine and has to take a class.....dont even get why people even engage with these crooks with all the options a tap away on their phones....i have a bike--mbike and use the bus for a border run and a red truck.......used a tuk tuk ONCE..learned my lesson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Not a huge issue. So much fuss about a difference of 200 baht which likey could have been negotiated down to 100 baht or so. No idea why the Thai woman was so aggressive, and why her foreign boyfriend didn't calm her down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NE1 Posted April 19 Popular Post Share Posted April 19 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Kanyasiri denounced the inaction of the other tuk tuk drivers, stating that no one intervened during the attack They wouldn't do as their friend was winning , if she had managed to turn the tables and started beating him , then they would have joined in , just not on her side. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlotta Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 14 hours ago, AreYouGerman said: Obviously the foreigner who was wrong by coming to Thailand and made the TukTuk driver angry. If the foreigner wouldn't have come to Thailand, he wouldn't have made him angry. Silly 😵💫 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 and now a statement from the police: We have found no tuk tuk drivers in Phuket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) 15 hours ago, dingdongrb said: Deport the ASEANNOW members who post the most senseless and stupid replies! Thanks for the laugh, idiotic comment. In the OP, all the foreigner seems to have done was refuse a tuk tuk ride and there some are baying for deportation. Edited April 19 by freeworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 For 700baht one can hire a decent car for a day, hereabouts. Not sure about Phuket, but doubt it is much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I can't understand anyone who uses tuk-tuks which have to be the most vile form of transport ever designed my humans, a step down from a donkey and cart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: ......used a tuk tuk ONCE..learned my lesson Me too! Edited April 19 by BritManToo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 16 hours ago, JoseThailand said: To be honest, a tuk tuk driver asked just some 30% more than the Grab fare, which is pretty fair (no pun intended). And I'm sure he could've gone down to 600 if she had been willing to negotiate. Interesting, what you infer here is that one should always select the more expensive provider. Do you understand that this would lead to quadruple digit inflation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negativ Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Bad farang ! I'm calling Anutin, right now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1804 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 22 hours ago, AreYouGerman said: At least blacklist and deport him! Such an abuse can't be tolerated! Tuk Tuk driving is a restricted activity so how do you deport a citizen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1804 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 21 hours ago, Celsius said: But she didn't negotiate hence the beating. Would you be happy paying 30% more than the market value for something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1804 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Thailand already has a reputation for over charging, dual pricing and taxis driver ripoffs, again I blame the authorities for not enforcing fares & procedures, this is a continual negative for pending Thai tourists and will have an effect on peoples choice of transport & holiday destinations. When will they learn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 5 hours ago, Grusa said: For 700baht one can hire a decent car for a day, hereabouts. Not sure about Phuket, but doubt it is much more. And drink drive ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) 6 minutes ago, paul1804 said: Thailand already has a reputation for over charging, dual pricing and taxis driver ripoffs, again I blame the authorities for not enforcing fares & procedures, this is a continual negative for pending Thai tourists and will have an effect on peoples choice of transport & holiday destinations. When will they learn? Authorities simply do not care - such behavior has been going on for decades. Once in a while someone in a position of authority has the hubris to make an announcement of a crack-down thinking this will have an impact. These rip-offs could be stamped out quite easily with a little effort from a police force pushed to do their jobs. Edited April 19 by richard_smith237 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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