Tuk Tuks Trying It On

[muggins]

or find a tuk tuk with a phone who likes repeat business, the price can even get cheaper that way

Better still (though this won't work for the majority of you guys who like ladies), there are a few cute gay tuk tuk drivers out there, get their numbers and you get reliable service plus two rides for the price of one Believe me, its true..........only in LOS! But a caution to our straight brethren, those lady tuk-tuk drivers, sorry but most of them are lesbians

With your advice in mind, I 'tried it on' with a TukTuk driver last night. I gave him a good tip, then as I got out I patted him on the back and said 'Chase me!!' as I ran down the street, but nothing happened!? Maybe they're not all gay after all.

[uptheos]

Why farangs worry about what amounts to a dollar or less is beyond me. I could understand it for Thais making 200 baht a day, but not most farangs.

As I said at the start they demand 100 baht extra which is closer to three dollars ( I'm presuming you mean US$) and that isn't what bothers me, as they would probably get 50-100 baht tip as I am drunk. If they want 300 baht ask for it and I'll haggle or go to the next guy. Don't try and stop half way home almost in a threatening way as it stupid o'clock in the morning and dark.

Unlike you, I never tip a Tuk Tuk driver once the fare is negotiated.

I do agree with you though, i.e. they can haggle for as much as they can get before starting the journey, but stopping on the way and demanding more is outrageous.

I think at night I would bite the bullet and go home instead of back, because it wouldn't happen that often.