Jersey_UK Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Traveller Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 See below:- Regards London Taxi Service in Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey_UK Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 See below:-Regards 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howtoescape Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Taco Loco Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 They are also exporting to the UK. Same company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrubbery Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 See below:-Regards 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Sanford Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I saw one in use the other night and was quite shocked by it. It was dropping off passengers at the Ambassador hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 See below:-Regards London Taxi Service in Bangkok Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaihome Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 The dealership is on Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd. on the right (going north) near the start of the elevated expressway. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop_corn Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey_UK Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 i usually take them outside villa market thonglothey 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Seen them at the old airport a few times.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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