Taxi Etiquette Bangkok.

[Rooo]

Where do you sit, font or back?

[David48]

I asked this question of the gf when I came here.

I got the blank look as a reply ... and a 'just get in will you' look.

Depends which door I open to ask the question to the driver about where to travel.

But usually I sit in the back.

... and that appears to be what is expected by the Taxi driver because the front passenger seat is usually in the full forward position allowing the most room in the back.

Edited May 16, 2012 by David48

[David48]

Just asked the Thai gf the same question through YAHOO and she replied that

almost always he will sit in the back.. and not behind the driver taxi.

Edited May 16, 2012 by David48

[ivan96822]

I don't claim to be an expert on this subject, but I sat in the back and made pleasant conversation with my cabbies. One pulled out pictures of his kids as he drove in the Sukhumvit area. The other was a Camboadian national who drove me from Pattaya to BKK at approximately 120 mph the entire time. All the while, he made steady eye contact with me in his rear-view mirror, even when not talking.

[smokie36]

I sit in the front and talk incessantly to them. I think it disturbs their concentration so they drive a little bit slower.

Started doing this after one cabbie got stopped and fined at the toll booth for speeding. I don't like waiting 10 mins while he has to queue for the BiB.

[MaxwellsDemon]

Kickin' in the front seat. Sittin' in the back seat. Gotta make my mind up - which seat can I take?

[phuturatica]

I'm a lady so I always sit in the back if I'm in a taxi on my own. That's what my Thai boyfriend told me to do. Not sure if it's some etiquette or safety measure...

[brit1984]

The front passenger seat is usually used to store various bits-and-bobs and the rear seats are not fitted with safety belts. I think most Bangkok taxi drivers would prefer the passengers to sit in the boot, or walk to their destination.

[overherebc]

The front passenger seat is usually used to store various bits-and-bobs and the rear seats are not fitted with safety belts. I think most Bangkok taxi drivers would prefer the passengers to sit in the boot, or walk to their destination.

Bloemfontein SA

Sometimes makes you feel good about BKK taxi drivers

Taxi Driver - Bloemfontein.wmv

[dantilley]

Usually in the back.