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World’s best hotel: Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental steals the show
I suspect that ad spend is the deciding factor. -
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Aussie Arrested in Koh Phangan for 15 Sexual Assault Cases in Australia
It's possible the blue notice was applied after he arrived in Thailand. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 13 September 2024
Bangkok taxi driver berates passenger over travel distance Photo courtesy of KhaoSod A taxi passenger in Bangkok shared a harrowing experience where the driver shouted and insulted him, even refusing to stop the car. The passenger complained to the taxi company, only to be told there was no driver by that name. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338099-bangkok-taxi-driver-berates-passenger-over-travel-distance/ -
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Splitting my time between Thailand & my originating country....
Because in Thailand they don't know what an alcoholic is so just sign off? 🤣 -
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Trump Harris: Who won the debate ?
Trump claims that Germany would build power plants again. The truth is: -
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Bangkok taxi driver berates passenger over travel distance
A taxi passenger in Bangkok shared a harrowing experience where the driver shouted and insulted him, even refusing to stop the car. The passenger complained to the taxi company, only to be told there was no driver by that name. A TikTok user recently posted a video capturing a distressing encounter with a taxi driver. The driver was seen shouting and cursing at the passenger after a dispute over the correct distance to the destination. The passenger had marked the location at 8.9 kilometres, whereas the driver insisted it was 15 kilometres. The passenger described the incident with a caption warning others about “mentally unstable taxi drivers,” expressing shock and distress over the encounter. The passenger, who spoke to a local news outlet yesterday, September 12, recounted their ordeal. They had travelled from a provincial area to Bangkok for work, landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Since the hotel they booked did not allow check-in before 2pm, he searched for a nearby café to complete some urgent work. He found a café on Bang Na-Trat Road, 8.9 kilometres away from the airport. Around noon, after collecting their luggage, the passenger proceeded to the taxi stand on the third floor, at Gate 2. They encountered two taxis: a new white MG EV taxi and a pink taxi. The drivers of both vehicles were arguing over who arrived first. Out of politeness, the passenger chose the white taxi, as the driver claimed he had arrived first. Initially, the driver seemed polite, helping with the luggage. However, as they started the journey, the driver began complaining about the other taxi, accusing the driver of queue-jumping. The passenger, preoccupied with work-related calls, did not pay much attention. Distance dispute The situation escalated when the driver questioned the exact location of the destination. Using his phone’s voice command, he marked the distance as 15 kilometres. The passenger, seeing a different distance on their map, mentioned it was 8.9 kilometres. The driver became agitated, insisting it was 15 kilometres and questioning why the passenger would argue with someone who drives that route daily. The passenger refreshed their phone map, which then also showed 15 kilometres, so they remained silent. However, the driver continued to use abusive language, calling the passenger names and criticising his intelligence. The passenger, trying to remain calm, acknowledged the 15 kilometres and asked to focus on his work. The driver’s behaviour worsened as he began cursing the passenger’s parents. The passenger was in shock and unable to react. He inadvertently recorded the incident on his phone. Upon reaching the destination near Central Village, the driver refused to stop initially, eventually pulling over and demanding 125 baht. The passenger, lacking cash, asked to pay via a banking app, which the driver initially resisted, accusing him of trying to evade payment. After some back-and-forth, the driver provided his bank details, and the passenger transferred the fare. The driver, still hostile, delayed unlocking the car to retrieve the passenger’s luggage. The passenger, exhausted from the journey, struggled to take a photo of the taxi due to shaky hands but the vehicle had already driven away. The passenger later relayed the incident to his sister, who suggested posting the story on social media. They also searched for the taxi company to lodge a formal complaint, providing the driver’s name from the bank transfer slip. The company responded, stating the vehicle belonged to them but denying any knowledge of the driver, reported KhaoSod. This incident left the passenger feeling deeply unjust. The abusive behaviour over a minor misunderstanding seemed excessive, and the passenger sensed the driver might have mental health issues. By Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-09-13 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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Trying to find a bicycle that is comfortable to ride
The images you've posted are all e-bikes so they will cost more. -
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PM Paetongtarn's Policy Statement critisised as Echo of Thaksin’s Vision
Not elected? Everyone of them were including the scums from PPRP. I know you wanted MFP be the government but they couldn’t form one when given the chance so they only got themselves to blame. PT have as much legitimacy to be the government too and MFP were offered first dips but couldn’t complete the task. -
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Western Union better than “Wise”
An interesting discussion. Why would it take a week, did you only just open your account with Wise? It appears that Western Union has improved their exchange rates and are not shaving the rates as much as they used to for their commission. The only thing with Wise is that they have an option of sending different currencies as opposed to Western Union which I do not believe have that option of a foreign currency account. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 13 September 2024
Grab Thailand launches new cash loans for partner merchants Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Grab Thailand announced a revamped portfolio of cash loans aimed at its partner merchants, offering three distinct loan products to cater to businesses of all sizes. The new offerings include loan amounts up to 10 million baht with interest rates capped at 1% per month for larger businesses. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338097-grab-thailand-launches-new-cash-loans-for-partner-merchants/ -
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Thailand's New PM Outlines Bold 10-Point Plan to Revamp Economy
They can say what they want ...all they will do is open the borders for more cheap tourism. An addiction to cheap mass tourism and not diversifying the economy is horrific. -
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World’s best hotel: Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental steals the show
It's Marriott hotel. Is Marriott not one of the top chains? -
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What’s the best area in Thailand for expats to settle for long-term living?
Put your crash helmet on. You're about to get a bashing.
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