george Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Some 500 taxi drivers protest at Suvarnabhumi airport SUVARNABHUMI: -- Some 500 taxi drivers demonstrated at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport for three hours late Wednesday night urging the airport to ban illegal taxi drivers from soliciting customers there. The taxi drivers began their demonstration in the airport compound at 10 pm. They dispersed at 1 am Thursday after Narongchai Thanadchangsaeng, deputy director of Airports of Thailand Plc, promised to ban illegal taxi drivers from soliciting customers at the airport. Samut Prakan police chief Pol Maj Gen Witthaya Prayongphan also promised not to take legal action against the protesting taxi drivers. -- The Nation 2008-03-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurgen Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 bet they left the meter running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmac Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Wait until the rail link gets up and running!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Wait until the rail link gets up and running!!! When, or maybe if? Who knows, TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yep, so they can continue poor service with no Comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Wait until the rail link gets up and running!!!I hope it will be running better than the public bus connection between Patong and Karon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonQuest Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I was there, I thought they wanted a pay increase lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnyd Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) They are probably mad at the taxi drivers that pick up fares on the departure level taking people back into BKK. After all day waiting for a fare and someone smart gives a driver from the city the fare, instead of them driving back to the city with an empty cab. It was a tip given on this very site. GunnyD Edited March 7, 2008 by gunnyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Nothing scares me more than an angry taxi driver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shah Jahan Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 which ones are the illegal ones? the signs in luggage pickup would have you believe that anything except the 800 BAHT AOT taxi is illegal so who is illegal? personally I like the ones in the departures floor because they dont complain about how long they have had to wait ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clifton Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Next time one tells you he`s been waiting for four hours, tell him that`s just about enough time to find a new job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnrang Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Wait until the rail link gets up and running!!! When, or maybe if? Who knows, TIT Then they'd just bitch about 'illegal' taxis at the train stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 which ones are the illegal ones?the signs in luggage pickup would have you believe that anything except the 800 BAHT AOT taxi is illegal so who is illegal? personally I like the ones in the departures floor because they dont complain about how long they have had to wait ;-) That sign is very misleading, but I'm sure that thousans of people fall for that bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadThaiGuy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) Who put that sign up there I wonder? Sombody is misleading visitors. Disgusting. Edited March 10, 2008 by PadThaiGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushdepth Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 They are probably mad at the taxi drivers that pick up fares on the departure level taking people back into BKK. After all day waiting for a fare and someone smart gives a driver from the city the fare, instead of them driving back to the city with an empty cab. It was a tip given on this very site. The drivers who pick up at the departure level have to pay the guards for the priviledge or they risk being assaulted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I always go above, because my house is in Bangyai they wont drive there with the meter on. The overscharge and ask for 600 instead of the 350 with the meter on. So i just go to the illigal ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Will the new airport rail link actually go to the airport, or to a terminal from which one will then have to take further transport to the airport? Does anyone know? I think based on the "planning" of so many of these projects it's going to be a bit of a white elephant, (lucky in Thailand), but with different conotations elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krub Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 They are probably mad at the taxi drivers that pick up fares on the departure level taking people back into BKK. After all day waiting for a fare and someone smart gives a driver from the city the fare, instead of them driving back to the city with an empty cab. It was a tip given on this very site. The drivers who pick up at the departure level have to pay the guards for the priviledge or they risk being assaulted. I came back last night and went to the taxi line at arrival level (around 11pm). It was VERY long and moving VERY slowly. The Thai Airways attendant pushing my bags said 'lets go upstairs'.We took the elevator (I think number 2) to departure level. Near the exit of the elevator (it must be about in the middle of the terminal) there is a door leading to the curves (the first curve is for private cars and limos only). We cross the first 'road' and we come to the second one where a couple of 'security' guards are shouting in their hand held loudspeakers to the taxis and buses to move along to not stand there. BUT there is a group of 5 or 6 taxis just beside them not moving with the drivers standing next to the open doors WAITING FOR CUSTOMERS ! The driver agreed to use the meter (I live near, in Bang Na, less than 200 baht) but he made sure I agreed to pay the 'extra' 20 baht he had to give the guards.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadThaiGuy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 They are probably mad at the taxi drivers that pick up fares on the departure level taking people back into BKK. After all day waiting for a fare and someone smart gives a driver from the city the fare, instead of them driving back to the city with an empty cab. It was a tip given on this very site. The drivers who pick up at the departure level have to pay the guards for the priviledge or they risk being assaulted. I came back last night and went to the taxi line at arrival level (around 11pm). It was VERY long and moving VERY slowly. The Thai Airways attendant pushing my bags said 'lets go upstairs'.We took the elevator (I think number 2) to departure level. Near the exit of the elevator (it must be about in the middle of the terminal) there is a door leading to the curves (the first curve is for private cars and limos only). We cross the first 'road' and we come to the second one where a couple of 'security' guards are shouting in their hand held loudspeakers to the taxis and buses to move along to not stand there. BUT there is a group of 5 or 6 taxis just beside them not moving with the drivers standing next to the open doors WAITING FOR CUSTOMERS ! The driver agreed to use the meter (I live near, in Bang Na, less than 200 baht) but he made sure I agreed to pay the 'extra' 20 baht he had to give the guards.... So, the guards are running their own little taxi service at departures now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krub Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 They are probably mad at the taxi drivers that pick up fares on the departure level taking people back into BKK. After all day waiting for a fare and someone smart gives a driver from the city the fare, instead of them driving back to the city with an empty cab. It was a tip given on this very site. The drivers who pick up at the departure level have to pay the guards for the priviledge or they risk being assaulted. I came back last night and went to the taxi line at arrival level (around 11pm). It was VERY long and moving VERY slowly. The Thai Airways attendant pushing my bags said 'lets go upstairs'.We took the elevator (I think number 2) to departure level. Near the exit of the elevator (it must be about in the middle of the terminal) there is a door leading to the curves (the first curve is for private cars and limos only). We cross the first 'road' and we come to the second one where a couple of 'security' guards are shouting in their hand held loudspeakers to the taxis and buses to move along to not stand there. BUT there is a group of 5 or 6 taxis just beside them not moving with the drivers standing next to the open doors WAITING FOR CUSTOMERS ! The driver agreed to use the meter (I live near, in Bang Na, less than 200 baht) but he made sure I agreed to pay the 'extra' 20 baht he had to give the guards.... So, the guards are running their own little taxi service at departures now? It really looked like it and the Thai Airways attendant knew about it as he said no need to wait in line lets go to 4th floor although I was reluctant to loose my turn in the queue....Very organized though on the 4th floor and no waiting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadThaiGuy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 They are probably mad at the taxi drivers that pick up fares on the departure level taking people back into BKK. After all day waiting for a fare and someone smart gives a driver from the city the fare, instead of them driving back to the city with an empty cab. It was a tip given on this very site. The drivers who pick up at the departure level have to pay the guards for the priviledge or they risk being assaulted. I came back last night and went to the taxi line at arrival level (around 11pm). It was VERY long and moving VERY slowly. The Thai Airways attendant pushing my bags said 'lets go upstairs'.We took the elevator (I think number 2) to departure level. Near the exit of the elevator (it must be about in the middle of the terminal) there is a door leading to the curves (the first curve is for private cars and limos only). We cross the first 'road' and we come to the second one where a couple of 'security' guards are shouting in their hand held loudspeakers to the taxis and buses to move along to not stand there. BUT there is a group of 5 or 6 taxis just beside them not moving with the drivers standing next to the open doors WAITING FOR CUSTOMERS ! The driver agreed to use the meter (I live near, in Bang Na, less than 200 baht) but he made sure I agreed to pay the 'extra' 20 baht he had to give the guards.... So, the guards are running their own little taxi service at departures now? It really looked like it and the Thai Airways attendant knew about it as he said no need to wait in line lets go to 4th floor although I was reluctant to loose my turn in the queue....Very organized though on the 4th floor and no waiting ! The security is busy running their own little enterprise....meanwhile, they would probably let Bin Laden thru with a Nuclear Weapon for the price of a bowl of noodles. Like I've said in the past. The Airport needs foreign managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahmburgers Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 ...the airport and a lot of other things here (dare I say the Thai gov't itself?) needs foreign managers. ...and foreigners overseeing security. Are things still getting stolen in baggage handling at the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiep Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Just flew in to BKK on Saturday 15th. Went to the lowest level where the taxies were last time (October 07) On the way was offered 600THB into town by every tout. No Taxies on lowest level so went up to departures as I came out the door was offered 400THB But had no trouble getting a metered taxi into town, just had to be a bit quick getting in thats all. Looks like the official metered taxies are no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Just flew in to BKK on Saturday 15th.Went to the lowest level where the taxies were last time (October 07) On the way was offered 600THB into town by every tout. No Taxies on lowest level so went up to departures as I came out the door was offered 400THB But had no trouble getting a metered taxi into town, just had to be a bit quick getting in thats all. Looks like the official metered taxies are no more. they aren't on the lower level anymore. They are up in the daylight, on the same level as the arrivals. Admittetly the tout problem is only getting worse and the taxi's themselves even in the meter queue are asking for 400 baht into town for newbies who aren't used to insisting on the meter. Chatting to a few taxi drivers, I've found out this is because the wait at the new airport for taxi drivers is quite long, and fuel prices have gone up, cutting into their meter rates which haven't risen for the past 10 years. I though the heros of the Taxi drivers, Thaksin and Samak (mawh ha ha ha ha) were going to make it all better for them, apparently not. Given their original plan when the airport opened to put the taxi rank a mile away and let passenger hike there by bus versus getting a 1000 baht AOT taxi at the arrivals area, it doesn't really surprise me that this government has no interest in helping the people they conned into supporting them at the last election. But oh well...that is their problem, not mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0Mix1up Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Does displaying an Amulet ward off touts and get a metered taxi ? No I'm just being serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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