Rooo Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Where do you sit, font or back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan96822 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxwellsDemon Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Kickin' in the front seat. Sittin' in the back seat. Gotta make my mind up - which seat can I take? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuturatica Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantilley Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Usually in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now