London Black Taxicabs (and Showroom) In Bangkok

[Jersey_UK]

Just curious..........

I recall a couple of years ago driving past a Dealer showroom that had what looked like brand new London Black Taxicabs for sale.

My initial thought was "that was strange", and then I thought "why not".

But I do not recall ever seeing any in use in Bangkok.

I guess they are not cheap in Thailand (I presume not made locally?), so to warrant a showroom I figure their must be a demand.........I am just stumped as to what - surely not private cars?

Any ideas folks?

[A_Traveller]

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London Taxi Service in Bangkok

[Jersey_UK]

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London Taxi Service in Bangkok

Maybe it was their depot / cum showroom I saw?

Can't say I understand the attraction of sitting in the back of a Black cab instead of a Toyota.......but I guess the locals would find it bizarre to find Farang who liked Tuk Tuks in farangland

[howtoescape]

London Taxi Service in Bangkok

as everything on the company's website is written in english, im presuming they dont take too much business fom the thais

[El Taco Loco]

They are also exporting to the UK. Same company.

[Shrubbery]

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London Taxi Service in Bangkok

Maybe it was their depot / cum showroom I saw?

Can't say I understand the attraction of sitting in the back of a Black cab instead of a Toyota.......but I guess the locals would find it bizarre to find Farang who liked Tuk Tuks in farangland

Tuk Tuks are pretty popular in Brighton (UK)

http://www.tuctuc.co.uk

A "Black Cab" is more spacious than a "Toyota" and you can get a lot more luggage in a Black cab.

[Fred Sanford]

I saw one in use the other night and was quite shocked by it. It was dropping off passengers at the Ambassador hotel.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

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London Taxi Service in Bangkok

Good one.

[thaihome]

The dealership is on Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd. on the right (going north) near the start of the elevated expressway.

TH

[pop_corn]

i usually take them outside villa market thonglo

they r a wee more expensive than the normal one, but i like them cuz alot of space inside to place my shopping bags!

[Jersey_UK]

i usually take them outside villa market thonglo

they r a wee more expensive than the normal one, but i like them cuz alot of space inside to place my shopping bags!

So what folk are telling me is that........

Black Taxicabs are used in Bangkok as...........Taxicabs..........by both Thais and Farang.

Thailand sometimes it just seems too crazy to be true

[Austhaied]

Seen them at the old airport a few times..

[IMA_FARANG]

Seen them at the old airport a few times..

As I recall it was an idea of some Thai businessman that maybe tourists would like the idea of taking a London cab from the airport. Don't think it ever made it to the new airport, however. It was just a gimmick, and i think the price was too high for most people.

[gburns57au]

Seen them at the old airport a few times..

As I recall it was an idea of some Thai businessman that maybe tourists would like the idea of taking a London cab from the airport. Don't think it ever made it to the new airport, however. It was just a gimmick, and i think the price was too high for most people.

I think it shows the caring nature of the Thais.....

theres nothing they wont do for homesick old Poms