edwardandtubs Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 There are still websites claiming it's still running but none saying it's finished. http://www.pattayaplaza.com/maps/Pattaya-Beach-Bus-Map.htm I can't see them running and no one I ask in Pattaya has a clue what I'm talking about. Did the company go bust or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryofthailand Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 The Pattaya beach bus is not running this week, as they are involved with the LPGA golf tournament at Siam country club. Should be back on their regular schedule next week. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 Thanks for the info. I hate golfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I don't think the bus route has been very successful. It appears that all the people who cry and complain about the baht buses are still using the baht buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begsaresponse Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 We passed one once on second road a few weeks ago. Up until then I assumed it was finished. We used to use it regular when we lived in Central Park 1. But then it just disappeared! begs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 I just need a way of getting along Sukhumvit Road where the baht buses don't go. I'll keep a lookout for them this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I don't think the bus route has been very successful. It appears that all the people who cry and complain about the baht buses are still using the baht buses. They don't run often enough and they are very poor at PR in promoting/explaining their services. We want TAXI METERS as an alternative to baht buses, so the complaining really isn't about the lack of another bus service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfaboy Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I just need a way of getting along Sukhumvit Road where the baht buses don't go. I'll keep a lookout for them this week. There are Baht Busses at Sukhumvit Road. Sometimes I take one from Naklua to Sri Racha. Total fare for the trip (no surcharge because I am Farang) 20 Baht !. There are also Baht Busses going the other way (i.e. direction of Sattahip). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya_Fox Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I just need a way of getting along Sukhumvit Road where the baht buses don't go. I'll keep a lookout for them this week. There are Baht Busses at Sukhumvit Road. Sometimes I take one from Naklua to Sri Racha. Total fare for the trip (no surcharge because I am Farang) 20 Baht !. There are also Baht Busses going the other way (i.e. direction of Sattahip). Yes I have used them also in that area...amazing value and so convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 I just need a way of getting along Sukhumvit Road where the baht buses don't go. I'll keep a lookout for them this week. There are Baht Busses at Sukhumvit Road. Sometimes I take one from Naklua to Sri Racha. Total fare for the trip (no surcharge because I am Farang) 20 Baht !. There are also Baht Busses going the other way (i.e. direction of Sattahip). I really need one that stops around the junction with Pattaya Klang and none of the baht buses do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Baht buses are the most efficient/cheapest transport in Patters. No need for metered taxi(s) IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 (edited) Baht buses are the most efficient/cheapest transport in Patters. No need for metered taxi(s) IMHO. Speak for yourself! Lots of us want them very badly. As an ALTERNATIVE, not a replacement. You don't have to take them, plenty of us will use them for trips when we are hauling things, when we are going off the baht bus tracks, trips to the hospital, in the rain and heat, etc etc. Freedom of choice, how can you be so arrogant as to oppose that? Edited October 28, 2007 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 ^^don't oppose them, but I'm a realist - u won't see taxi(s) anytime soon mate regardless of how much u whinge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 ^^don't oppose them, but I'm a realist - u won't see taxi(s) anytime soon mate regardless of how much u whinge. Yes, it is unlikely. Doesn't mean we don't need and want them. A poll a while back here showed a huge majority in favor of taxi meters being offered here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Although my usual mode of transportation has been my own two feet, I have from time to time done the motorbike taxi and lived to tell about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Although my usual mode of transportation has been my own two feet, I have from time to time done the motorbike taxi and lived to tell about it! Those aren't taxis, they are thrill rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Although my usual mode of transportation has been my own two feet, I have from time to time done the motorbike taxi and lived to tell about it! Those aren't taxis, they are thrill rides. I've been on a few thrill rides in my life, and fortunately the motorbike experience is just one of many that I've survived to tell my friends about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Yes - mototaxi(s) are another great alternative. Mind you be great if the helmet they gave you wasn't thai size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Moto taxis are a great alternative like fried cockroaches are a great meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Moto taxis are a great alternative like fried cockroaches are a great meal. Quite tastey if you overlook that they are cockroaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 After seeing so many Thai girls covered in scars from moto accidents I'm never using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) Yep, moto taxis are just the thing for that Russian family bopping around town. I will never understand this resistance to the option of Bangkok style taxi meters in Pattaya and implied support of the baht bus mafia. Edited October 29, 2007 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdf Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 If real taxis, with doors, windows, room for a full size adult, air con, seatbelts etc. were available, I would hope to never go near a baht bus. Unfortunately, I have to use these overpriced havens of pickpockets and vomiting tourists. I agree that real taxis are not likely here for some time. But I can hope. kdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) Yes, we can hope. But we can also speak up and make it clear that many people want them and would most certainly use them. The Pattaya tourism and government officials CLAIM they want to make Pattaya a more respectable, mainstream, even family friendly resort. This is one concrete thing they can do to solidify Pattaya's entry into the big leagues of international beach resorts. Pattaya Taxi Meters, NOT controlled and owned by the baht bus mafia as happened in Chiang Mai. Ones that actually use their meters UNDER LAW with similar fare structure to Bangkok taxi meters. Speak up. It will take years but passive acceptance of the mafia will only delay this major civic improvement. And don't forget taxi meters would be great for many businesses. For example, if you own a restaurant in the Pratumnak hill or Third Road area (not served by baht buses) with taxis you could place nice ads with taxi maps and your business would instantly be accessible to a much large pool of customers. Edited October 29, 2007 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Phuket doesnt have metered taxi(s) so I see no chance Patters will get them. Enjoy the baht bus - its a lovely experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) Phuket doesnt have metered taxi(s) so I see no chance Patters will get them. Enjoy the baht bus - its a lovely experience. Pattaya is a densely populated city. Phuket is a city and a large island. Pattaya is close to Bangkok. Your logic and comparison to Phuket does not compute. The only resistance is the MAFIA. Edited October 29, 2007 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Mafia is present in Phuket big time, so its related. Anyways... WE LOVE THE BAHT BUS, say it LOUD, and say it PROUD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Mafia is present in Phuket big time, so its related. Anyways... WE LOVE THE BAHT BUS, say it LOUD, and say it PROUD!!! Fine. WE LOVE THE BAHT BUS. but WE ALSO LOVE THE TAXI METER, but it a challenge to love something that doesn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Mafia is present in Phuket big time, so its related. Anyways... WE LOVE THE BAHT BUS, say it LOUD, and say it PROUD!!! Fine. WE LOVE THE BAHT BUS. but WE ALSO LOVE THE TAXI METER, but it a challenge to love something that doesn't exist. Go to Bangers, plenty taxi meter there to love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) Go to Bangers, plenty taxi meter there to love. laugh.gif Yes, I love em so much I want to take them home. Ever hear of a kept taxi? Edited October 29, 2007 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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