Tokay Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 It's only happened 4 or 5 times in the many years of being here, but today it happened again. I'm on my bike, slowing down to take a turn and I pass a group of motobike taxi drivers who are sitting there at the corner. One of them looks me dead in the eye and says, "Motobike? Motobike?" as if I'm going to stop mine and get on his to finish my ride. I look around to make sure it is indeed me he is speaking to and every time it is, alone on my bike. What am I missing here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Their sense of humor ? Is it possible that they might be laughing at you and thinking... This guy actually thinks we are serious ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 They are on automatic. There is a taxi guy I have walked by probably 1000 times, he knows me, I know him, he can see I never take motos, he still asks ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 It's only happened 4 or 5 times in the many years of being here, but today it happened again. I'm on my bike, slowing down to take a turn and I pass a group of motobike taxi drivers who are sitting there at the corner. One of them looks me dead in the eye and says, "Motobike? Motobike?" as if I'm going to stop mine and get on his to finish my ride.I look around to make sure it is indeed me he is speaking to and every time it is, alone on my bike. What am I missing here? They are deliberately seeking to annoy you in order to cheer themselves up from the boring nature of their job. Unless I actually require a motorcycle taxi I studiously ignore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keemapoot Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 There might be a legitimate reason for your incident, but I wouldn't count on it. I've been jogging on the beach and had a guy ask me if I needed a taxi. But in your case, sometimes you can hire moto taxis to lead the way to take you somewhere if you are lost. I've used them often for that purpose. but...nah, not this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 What is that old saying "Them that asks, gets." We have some true believers here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 It's only happened 4 or 5 times in the many years of being here, but today it happened again. I'm on my bike, slowing down to take a turn and I pass a group of motobike taxi drivers who are sitting there at the corner. One of them looks me dead in the eye and says, "Motobike? Motobike?" as if I'm going to stop mine and get on his to finish my ride.What am I missing here? Were you looking around? looking lost ? There might be a legitimate reason for your incident, but I wouldn't count on it. But in your case, sometimes you can hire moto taxis to lead the way to take you somewhere if you are lost. I've used them often for that purpose. but...nah, not this time. I'm with 'keemapoot' on this one. Could be he was thinking that you are lost looking around whilst you drove. BTW I travelled Thailand for near on 20 years and in me early days had to ask these boys which way to go allways very helpful Yours truly, Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basjke Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I remember once I was waiting in my car in front of the bangkok bank on south pattaya.One guy comes knocking on my window and asks if I want a taxi to bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryTibbs Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I remember once I was waiting in my car in front of the bangkok bank on south pattaya.One guy comes knocking on my window and asks if I want a taxi to bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junki3korean Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Maybe your that bad on your bike.....and he is looking out for your life.... Did you have beer in your hand?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryO Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 on several occasions when getting off a motorbike in front of someplace like The Avenue, where i get off right at their motorbike stand area, as i am getting off paying the motorbike guy, every single time, they ask me "where you go, you need motorbike?" they ask very nicely and they are just trying to earn an honest living, so i politely say no thank you. but i think its more than them simply being 'On auttomatic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junki3korean Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 The only time I`ll use them whilst I have a bike is when i get a F*cking fine and I need a ride to the cop shop to pay my fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieter1 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) if you see a tree, it is probably a tree, if you see a table, it is probable a table, if you see someone behaving like retarded ... In Thailand, I got used to this ... Normally, I don´t even remember this kind of behavior any more. It is so much kind of daily routine. Edited May 30, 2009 by dieter1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) Let's get real here. These guys are OBNOXIOUS. I mean REALLY OBNOXIOUS. As I encounter them everywhere the way I deal with pests like this is to FILTER THEM OUT. I ignore them. I do not look them in the eye. They are a step up from tailor touts to me. They do not bother me, because like I said: FILTERED. Now, I do realize they are earning a living and "asking" for work is what they feel they need to do. Typical cases: Walking purposely at a very quick pace, clearly NOT LOST, clear that I have functioning eyes and can see them if I did want them, but STILL they loudly clap and call from across the roadway. Yesterday, again walking fast and purposely, one of these guys does his hire me dance and I just ignore him and walk by (to people who say you engage each of these guys PERSONALLY either you don't get out much or you like wasting your energy). So this guy says, Exercise (well yes, but also FREE and SAFE TRANSPORTATION, its called WALKING) and then calls out PUMPUI (fat) and laughs. Not the first time, and no I am not in the least bothered or offended by this rude behavior, because these guys barely exist to me, they are PESTS that I can easily avoid ... Yes, I do realize in Thai culture walking more than a few blocks is considered deviant and many Thais think a person with money (all farang of course are rich didn't you know?) is baa baa for walking when they have money to ride. I actually would ride a lot more if I lived in Bangkok which has taxi meters, as I am in Pattaya, that is not an option. That all said, once in a while one of these moto guys catches my eye , because some of them are CUTE . At those times, I think, maybe I should pay more attention to them. Edited May 30, 2009 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampasailor Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Motorbike Taxis are very important to the locals and I use them a lot in the boonies of bkk. They are everywhere when you need them and they are quicker than a reguar meter cab. They are normally used for quick short range work.. ie to get you to the bus stop or from the bts to your office. Some will offer you a helmet. Please accept it and thank them for it. They are the onces that care about you. i wish they all carried a spare helmet. GF's Mom was in an accident and 3 brain surgeries later she is a 12 year old. No helmet. The human head is a delicate thing. Protect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterFingers Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Some of those guys sell gasoline (petrol) for motorbikes. Don't know but probably siphened (stolen) and cheaper than at the pumps to be sure. They sell them in glass bottles that they have usually concealed. I'm guessing this was their proposition to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifan2 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Some of those guys sell gasoline (petrol) for motorbikes.Don't know but probably siphened (stolen) and cheaper than at the pumps to be sure. They sell them in glass bottles that they have usually concealed. I'm guessing this was their proposition to you. Their petrol is more expensive than the pumps ,and that's how they make a profit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg_2003 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 We also have this happen to us very often, but its always as we are just getting out of/in to our car. We often park near a motorbike taxi stand when we go shopping every week, They ALWAYS ask us, without fail, if we need a motorbike taxi. They know very well that we have just got out of a car, and since we park in the same place every week, they know where we are going and that we never need a taxi.. Doesn't bother me, though. Just leaves me wondering sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 If you think Pattaya is bad you should try Phnom Penh. It is impossible to walk more than 1 yard without being asked if you want a motor cycle or a tuk tuk. You can walk past a dozen of them and say "no" to each one, and the next one will still ask you. Furthermore the motorcycles and tuk tuks also cruise along the roads, and drive up next to you and ask you if you want one, even though you are walking past parked motorcyckles and Tuk Tuks, all of which you have turned down, within their eyesight. The only difference is that most of them say "Sir" and ask you with a smile, and when you say "No thanks" they smile again, and say "thank you sir", or some other polite words to that effect. They all speak English, and some of them extremely good English. I even had one translate for me one day as the Cambodian who I was with, although fair speaking English, asked him to translate!! So it makes the bother of being assailed every minute by drivers pale into insignificance as compared to the some of the attitudes in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 A friend of mine use to think that they were calling to her ' Motorbike sexy ' until I explained to her that they were really saying ' Motorbike taxi ' She looked fed up then, tee hee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 It's only happened 4 or 5 times in the many years of being here, but today it happened again. I'm on my bike, slowing down to take a turn and I pass a group of motobike taxi drivers who are sitting there at the corner. One of them looks me dead in the eye and says, "Motobike? Motobike?" as if I'm going to stop mine and get on his to finish my ride.I look around to make sure it is indeed me he is speaking to and every time it is, alone on my bike. What am I missing here? If it is on the corner of the soi where you reside they probably just want to let you no they are there, not only do they do taxi service but they will run errands as well for a price. Just a word of warning though, If you are on travel insurance you probably will not be covered for riding on a motorbike, and you can bet your bottom dollar that the bike has no insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterFingers Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Some of those guys sell gasoline (petrol) for motorbikes.Don't know but probably siphened (stolen) and cheaper than at the pumps to be sure. They sell them in glass bottles that they have usually concealed. I'm guessing this was their proposition to you. Their petrol is more expensive than the pumps ,and that's how they make a profit . Hmm...I stand corrected I guess. I just assumed it was cheaper, because who the hel_l would buy it from them if it's cheaper at the pumps? Anyway, I still think this might have been the proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Some of those guys sell gasoline (petrol) for motorbikes.Don't know but probably siphened (stolen) and cheaper than at the pumps to be sure. They sell them in glass bottles that they have usually concealed. I'm guessing this was their proposition to you. Their petrol is more expensive than the pumps ,and that's how they make a profit . Hmm...I stand corrected I guess. I just assumed it was cheaper, because who the hel_l would buy it from them if it's cheaper at the pumps? Anyway, I still think this might have been the proposition. When i first came here I use to think they were selling bottles of Whiskey. But then i realised it was Petrol is Whiskey bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 LOL Some funny answers in here. I suppose they may be trying to show me the way somewhere. That would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMEEERE Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Just reply " yes it is " ,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg_2003 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Some of those guys sell gasoline (petrol) for motorbikes.Don't know but probably siphened (stolen) and cheaper than at the pumps to be sure. They sell them in glass bottles that they have usually concealed. I'm guessing this was their proposition to you. Their petrol is more expensive than the pumps ,and that's how they make a profit . Hmm...I stand corrected I guess. I just assumed it was cheaper, because who the hel_l would buy it from them if it's cheaper at the pumps? Anyway, I still think this might have been the proposition. We have bought the bottles of gasoline from the motorbike taxi's from time to time because we either aren't going anywhere near a Gasoline Station and in a hurry to get somewhere, or because we were too low and probably wouldn't make it to the station. Its just more convenient sometimes rather than driving all the way to the station when you're traveling in the opposite direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackopsnz Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Some of those guys sell gasoline (petrol) for motorbikes.Don't know but probably siphened (stolen) and cheaper than at the pumps to be sure. They sell them in glass bottles that they have usually concealed. I'm guessing this was their proposition to you. Their petrol is more expensive than the pumps ,and that's how they make a profit . Hmm...I stand corrected I guess. I just assumed it was cheaper, because who the hel_l would buy it from them if it's cheaper at the pumps? Anyway, I still think this might have been the proposition. When i first came here I use to think they were selling bottles of Whiskey. But then i realised it was Petrol is Whiskey bottles. WHATS THE DIFERENCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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