dsfbrit Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 (edited) We are coming to Koh Samui in the next couple of weeks, staying at Chaweng. We will be arriving at midday. Could someone please advise the cheapest way to get to the hotel. I am not a 'cheap charlie' I am not trying to save the odd 100 baht or whatever, I just don't like being ripped off!! Thanks for any advice Edited November 11, 2007 by dsfbrit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 We are coming to Koh Samui in the next couple of weeks, staying at Chaweng. We will be arriving at midday. Could someone please advise the cheapest way to get to the hotel.I am not a 'cheap charlie' I am not trying to save the odd 100 baht or whatever, I just don't like being ripped off!! Thanks for any advice Mini bus from the airport. There is a desk in arrivals, buy your ticket from them. DO NOT GET A TAXI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdvsn Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 We are coming to Koh Samui in the next couple of weeks, staying at Chaweng. We will be arriving at midday. Could someone please advise the cheapest way to get to the hotel.I am not a 'cheap charlie' I am not trying to save the odd 100 baht or whatever, I just don't like being ripped off!! Thanks for any advice There is a van service from the airport to any hotel on Chaweng. I don't recall the exact price but I think that it's somewhere around 100 or 150 baht per person. The van service is reliable, no games played and just as convenient as a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattias33 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Have you already booked your hotel? In that case ask them if they do pick up in the airport. Most hotels and bookingagents organize transfer to/from airport for their costumers. Some of them for free even. Worth checking, if you booked already that is. And you have the right attitude towards samui taxi. Dont use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmezeta Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 We are coming to Koh Samui in the next couple of weeks, staying at Chaweng. We will be arriving at midday. Could someone please advise the cheapest way to get to the hotel.I am not a 'cheap charlie' I am not trying to save the odd 100 baht or whatever, I just don't like being ripped off!! Thanks for any advice Airport minivan, buy 150 bath ticket inside terminal. Pick up from hotel is always more expensive, unless you are in a group of 3-5 people. -m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loiner100 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Try this service, very reliable and a fair price: http://www.samuishuttle.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsfbrit Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks to all of you for the good advice. I have sent emails to the hotel and to Samui Shuttle. If I don't use these then I will use the minivan and not the taxi!!! Hope the bad weather has not caused you too many problems down there. regards dsfbrit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsfbrit Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share Posted December 17, 2007 Try this service, very reliable and a fair price:http://www.samuishuttle.com/ We did and I would recommend it to anyone. I have had several trips to Koh Samui in the last month, firstly with friends and then on my own twice and have used this service for the last 2 trips. Excellent, picked me up on time - 150 baht to Chaweng and back the same price and on time again as well. Next trip on time again and a very early pick-up as well, got the 6 am flight from Bangkok on this trip so I was the only one on their mini bus. I came back to the airport from Lamai and they only charged 200 baht. The best prices I had from other companies were Chaweng/Airport = 300 baht and Lamai/Airport 400 baht. So thanks for this advice. Like I say - I am not a cheap charlie - I spent about 10 times this bus fare on tips for the hotel staff!! - I just don't like being ripped off by taxi drivers thats all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mssabai Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 On Friday I was forced to get a taxi from Bo Phut to Ban Rak. Was expecting the usual arguments, but as soon as I stepped in I said "meter" and he said "no problem, it will come to about 60 baht". So I was very happy, got in, rode the 10 minutes to Bo Phut with him asking me how to say thank you for your custom in English. Arrived at the pier and the meter was 68 baht. I went to hand him 70 and he refused saying he had agreed to 60 baht and would stand by it. I said call it a tip whilst nearly fainting. As I stepped out he said "thank you for your custom" and smiled and waved. I know this is an exception but it just goes to show they are not all bad guys.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 On Friday I was forced to get a taxi from Bo Phut to Ban Rak. Was expecting the usual arguments, but as soon as I stepped in I said "meter" and he said "no problem, it will come to about 60 baht". So I was very happy, got in, rode the 10 minutes to Bo Phut with him asking me how to say thank you for your custom in English. Arrived at the pier and the meter was 68 baht. I went to hand him 70 and he refused saying he had agreed to 60 baht and would stand by it. I said call it a tip whilst nearly fainting. As I stepped out he said "thank you for your custom" and smiled and waved. I know this is an exception but it just goes to show they are not all bad guys.... This must be a first for Samui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeFeller Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 On Friday I was forced to get a taxi from Bo Phut to Ban Rak. Was expecting the usual arguments, but as soon as I stepped in I said "meter" and he said "no problem, it will come to about 60 baht". So I was very happy, got in, rode the 10 minutes to Bo Phut with him asking me how to say thank you for your custom in English. Arrived at the pier and the meter was 68 baht. I went to hand him 70 and he refused saying he had agreed to 60 baht and would stand by it. I said call it a tip whilst nearly fainting. As I stepped out he said "thank you for your custom" and smiled and waved. I know this is an exception but it just goes to show they are not all bad guys.... This must be a first for Samui. This story is a hoax, otherwise I must admit that a Samui cab driver can have a normal human intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 On Friday I was forced to get a taxi from Bo Phut to Ban Rak. Was expecting the usual arguments, but as soon as I stepped in I said "meter" and he said "no problem, it will come to about 60 baht". So I was very happy, got in, rode the 10 minutes to Bo Phut with him asking me how to say thank you for your custom in English. Arrived at the pier and the meter was 68 baht. I went to hand him 70 and he refused saying he had agreed to 60 baht and would stand by it. I said call it a tip whilst nearly fainting. As I stepped out he said "thank you for your custom" and smiled and waved. I know this is an exception but it just goes to show they are not all bad guys.... This must be a first for Samui. This story is a hoax, otherwise I must admit that a Samui cab driver can have a normal human intelligence. Now you have put it that way, you must be right. Its a hoax. Sorry OP. But it just too unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Keep that story for April 1st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeFeller Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 This is story is like you go to a local shop, you buy 1 coke and 1 water and the cashier doesnt use a calculator... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Or, Your Thai Girlfriends family offer to buy you a house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mssabai Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I OBJECT!!! This story is not a hoax, neither do I have a vested interest in bigging up taxi drivers, just think praise is due where it is deserved...... ...must just be something about the way I flashed my big baby blues at him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyNuts Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 On Friday I was forced to get a taxi from Bo Phut to Ban Rak. Was expecting the usual arguments, but as soon as I stepped in I said "meter" and he said "no problem, it will come to about 60 baht". So I was very happy, got in, rode the 10 minutes to Bo Phut with him asking me how to say thank you for your custom in English. Arrived at the pier and the meter was 68 baht. I went to hand him 70 and he refused saying he had agreed to 60 baht and would stand by it. I said call it a tip whilst nearly fainting. As I stepped out he said "thank you for your custom" and smiled and waved. I know this is an exception but it just goes to show they are not all bad guys.... Did you take his number? I don't use Taxi's very often, but I'd like to have his number just incase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Maybe she gave him her number. We`re only kidding you MSSABAI. It just is a bit difficult to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somchai jones Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 On Friday I was forced to get a taxi from Bo Phut to Ban Rak. Was expecting the usual arguments, but as soon as I stepped in I said "meter" and he said "no problem, it will come to about 60 baht". So I was very happy, got in, rode the 10 minutes to Bo Phut with him asking me how to say thank you for your custom in English. Arrived at the pier and the meter was 68 baht. I went to hand him 70 and he refused saying he had agreed to 60 baht and would stand by it. I said call it a tip whilst nearly fainting. As I stepped out he said "thank you for your custom" and smiled and waved. I know this is an exception but it just goes to show they are not all bad guys.... Only place I experience this is Singapore. Still, taxis aside, I'd much rather be in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koheesti Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 On Friday I was forced to get a taxi from Bo Phut to Ban Rak. Was expecting the usual arguments, but as soon as I stepped in I said "meter" and he said "no problem, it will come to about 60 baht". So I was very happy, got in, rode the 10 minutes to Bo Phut with him asking me how to say thank you for your custom in English. Arrived at the pier and the meter was 68 baht. I went to hand him 70 and he refused saying he had agreed to 60 baht and would stand by it. I said call it a tip whilst nearly fainting. As I stepped out he said "thank you for your custom" and smiled and waved. I know this is an exception but it just goes to show they are not all bad guys.... If only this were the rule and not the exception. I live in Ban Rak and was approached by a taxi driver in front of 7-11 as I was walking. I told him I'm not going far, maybe 2 minutes by car and he insisted on 300 baht. Needless to say, I walked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingojoe Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I OBJECT!!! This story is not a hoax, neither do I have a vested interest in bigging up taxi drivers, just think praise is due where it is deserved...... ...must just be something about the way I flashed my big baby blues at him Well you either must be extremely good looking Or You flashed more than your big baby blue eyes Or You offered to put your fist in his mouth And speaking of fists in mouths where is MARK WOLFE I am worried sick has he been vanquished and run away, or BANNED for having an opinion?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susquosh Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I've noticed more and more of them passing with the meter running.Perhaps the penny (sorry baht)has dropped at last!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mssabai Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 On Friday I was forced to get a taxi from Bo Phut to Ban Rak. Was expecting the usual arguments, but as soon as I stepped in I said "meter" and he said "no problem, it will come to about 60 baht". So I was very happy, got in, rode the 10 minutes to Bo Phut with him asking me how to say thank you for your custom in English. Arrived at the pier and the meter was 68 baht. I went to hand him 70 and he refused saying he had agreed to 60 baht and would stand by it. I said call it a tip whilst nearly fainting. As I stepped out he said "thank you for your custom" and smiled and waved. I know this is an exception but it just goes to show they are not all bad guys.... Did you take his number? I don't use Taxi's very often, but I'd like to have his number just incase. Wish I did, but no. I have come to the conclusion he was on his way back from the temple after making merit and decided that he shouldn't but a spanner in the Karmic works so soon. That and the fact I am Angelina Jolie's body double ( !!!! ) Yes they are cheeky so and sos for charging the stupid rates they so, but obviously people do pay these prices otherwise they wouldn't try and charge em (and just shrug when you laugh in their face and the sheer cheek). Think the thing is to educate the tourists, but unfortunately many Samui tourists have money to burn and don't see the rates as exhorbitant as we do. The fact is the Taxi drivers don't rely on locals for their living and even though must of us boycott them, that doesn't seem to make any difference to their business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I OBJECT!!! This story is not a hoax, neither do I have a vested interest in bigging up taxi drivers, just think praise is due where it is deserved...... ...must just be something about the way I flashed my big baby blues at him Well you either must be extremely good looking Or You flashed more than your big baby blue eyes Or You offered to put your fist in his mouth And speaking of fists in mouths where is MARK WOLFE I am worried sick has he been vanquished and run away, or BANNED for having an opinion?? Nope. AFAIK, he hasn't. Everyone is allowed an opinion, just sometimes it helps to be civil when expressing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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