webfact Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 New vest for moto-taxis revealedBy Coconuts BangkokPhoto: Wassana Nannuam, Rama IX NewsBANGKOK: -- The new motorcycle taxi vests are here, and you’ll have a hard time much difference.The Department of Land Transport yesterday revealed a new vest design for moto-taxi operators, which looks just about the same, but now includes its owner’s name printed on the back near the top, along with a box containing their registration number, name in English and Thai, and a photograph.They’re also much less green than originally announced by the junta in July.As a plan to organize the moto-taxi system, all operators nationwide must register at their district’s Land Transport Office starting on Thursday, according to Director-general Atsatai Ratanadilok Na Phuket.Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co//2014/09/02/new-vest-moto-taxis-revealed-- Coconuts Bangkok 2014-09-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likener1 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Space for sponsorship advertising, I suggest......... Sang Som Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulainn Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 ..............you’ll have a hard time much difference.................. What the hell does that mean? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bell Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 That will stop the corruption for sure. Wonder how much of the budget for all this will go to the local Benz dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 ..............you’ll have a hard time much difference.................. What the hell does that mean? It means they missed the words "seeing", "noticing" or my favourite...same same but different, much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 why not put the tariff on the back and front in Thai and English so everyone knows exactly what the fare should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnehaha Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 why not put the tariff on the back and front in Thai and English so everyone knows exactly what the fare should be because they are decided by the mafia who "owns" that stand. yes, there is a rate that should be applied but it is ultimately up to the operator or vested guys. after all, they have to pay for their vest and those things are not cheap. some places they are more than 10,000 a month and the guy has to pay for a year, so a loan is generated and interest is paid (usually to the same mafia owner). it is quite common throughout most of the world that prices are not standardized, but are negotiated. in fact one could say the dynamic market is more free market capitalistic than you find in the bastions of free market capitalism such as the USA and other such countries. i find it ironic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retell Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Meter on the motorbike taxi ? Shoul not be too hard to install 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 These folks do look proud of their effort. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM505 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 BFD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halion Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Wow , Introducing another Thai innovation, the "Magic Vest" which will in one fell swoop right all the wrongs with regard to the rampant malfeasance of these motor bike bandits. It will remove corruption,introduce curtisy and ensure that the wearer obeys all safety and traffic regulations. Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I wonder in which relation the guys of The Department of Land Transport are with the manufacturer of the new unnecessary however mandatory vests. I assume only a hand full of insiders will fork in big time on this deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 why not put the tariff on the back and front in Thai and English so everyone knows exactly what the fare should be because they are decided by the mafia who "owns" that stand. yes, there is a rate that should be applied but it is ultimately up to the operator or vested guys. after all, they have to pay for their vest and those things are not cheap. some places they are more than 10,000 a month and the guy has to pay for a year, so a loan is generated and interest is paid (usually to the same mafia owner). it is quite common throughout most of the world that prices are not standardized, but are negotiated. in fact one could say the dynamic market is more free market capitalistic than you find in the bastions of free market capitalism such as the USA and other such countries. i find it ironic. Are n't these vests going to be given out free, to get rid of the "mafia " Instead of purchasing orange vests at exorbitant rates from the so-called motorcycle mafia, operators would instead receive free vests from officials so long as they’ve registered with authorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMSOBAD Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Teach them to drive before issuing the vest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equalizer Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I am sure someone will have a vested interest in this project somewhere along the line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairastawoman Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Not written "I'm a drunk monkey and I will kill you in an accident" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchair Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Why do people have to be so critical, when the Thais come up with new ideas. Well done I say. Anybody should be able to own a vest. This is a nice little job, that keep the young people out of trouble and earning a bit of money. better than doing nothing on the unemployment benefit, like in our countries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter1882 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The motorcycle taxis provide a vital service. They do, however need to be properly regulated. The price has become quite high especially for local people who use them on shortish trips out of sois to mrt or skytrain for example. These can be around 30 or 40 baht per trip and with two per day equate to something like 800 to a 1000 per month, a large chunk out of a ten to 15 k salary. If the so called mafia connection can be taken out of the equation then the taxis can lower their prices to a more realistic level. Both need to happen for the future of the service though whether that will happen remains to be seen. The interrelationship between the motorbike taxis and the key existing and developing transport links, especially trains, are very important for many city dwellers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredNL Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 They’re also much less green than originally announced by the junta in July. MUCH LESS GREEN !!! They aren't green at all or am I colourblind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiller Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Space for sponsorship advertising, I suggest......... Sang Som It would be nice if they had a space for their most recent booking photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My understanding is that the vests are free to any Thai who wishes to become a M/Cycle taxi driver. Apparantly no limit on the number of drivers ? why not put the tariff on the back and front in Thai and English so everyone knows exactly what the fare should be because they are decided by the mafia who "owns" that stand. yes, there is a rate that should be applied but it is ultimately up to the operator or vested guys. after all, they have to pay for their vest and those things are not cheap. some places they are more than 10,000 a month and the guy has to pay for a year, so a loan is generated and interest is paid (usually to the same mafia owner). it is quite common throughout most of the world that prices are not standardized, but are negotiated. in fact one could say the dynamic market is more free market capitalistic than you find in the bastions of free market capitalism such as the USA and other such countries. i find it ironic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZZPA Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 why not put the tariff on the back and front in Thai and English so everyone knows exactly what the fare should be because they are decided by the mafia who "owns" that stand. yes, there is a rate that should be applied but it is ultimately up to the operator or vested guys. after all, they have to pay for their vest and those things are not cheap. some places they are more than 10,000 a month and the guy has to pay for a year, so a loan is generated and interest is paid (usually to the same mafia owner). it is quite common throughout most of the world that prices are not standardized, but are negotiated. in fact one could say the dynamic market is more free market capitalistic than you find in the bastions of free market capitalism such as the USA and other such countries. i find it ironic. I think in the world of taxis the prices are pretty standardised in most places nowadays (have you tried negotiating with a London cabbie?). The only exception being a very long trip where you might be able to agree a fare in advance, or else its on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 These folks do look proud of their effort. My comment is coming from one who did nothing to help correct the problem. I think they have every right to be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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