The guys who help you to park your car with their torch - expect a tip?

[mattk1]

Hey guys,

Just a quick question about the guys outside bars who help you park when you arrive and then help you again when you leave (normally waving a torch). What's the deal there, am I expected to tip and if so what's the normal routine?

I never really need the parking guys help but they don't really give you any choice, as soon you pull up, there they are, lol.

Cheers

[Stradavarius37]

Yes, usually a 500 baht tip is normal for those hard working lads.

[gerry123]

Yes, usually a 500 baht tip is normal for those hard working lads.

500 ? please tell you joke

[tonytigerbkk]

Yes, usually a 500 baht tip is normal for those hard working lads.

500 ? please tell you joke

Yes Stradavarius, stop pulling the guy's leg.

These are the boys with the torches and not the whistles, you should never tip these parking attendants less than 1,000 Baht.

[ThePlant]

Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

[Rooo]

Moved to Pub.

[tonytigerbkk]

Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

I was under the impression that you were not allowed to park a vehicle in Koh Sarn Road.

[sdanielmcev]

Depends on how many tires you want on your vehicle when you return.

[tonytigerbkk]

Do these attendants only deal with cars or will they help with parking a bicycle?

[ThePlant]

I understand they'll even let you chain your bike up too as long as your lycra isn't too whiffy......

[tonytigerbkk]

I understand they'll even let you chain your bike up too as long as your lycra isn't too whiffy......

But surely the lycra would be very whiffy if you have been riding a bike through Bangkok.

[kannot]

Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

I was under the impression that you were not allowed to park a vehicle in Koh Sarn Road.

correct this job is reserved only for Thais, you would need a work permit to do this obviously

[ThePlant]

If you're really lucky and a bit of a quent, these lads might come and give you a rub while you're trying to have a wazz too...

[wprime]

Why would you tip someone who tells you to keep going until you hit the kerb?

[thehelmsman]

Let's also not forget to tip the guy giving a shoulder rub as you're taking a leak.

[tonytigerbkk]

Let's also not forget to tip the guy giving a shoulder rub as you're taking a leak.

I believe that 2,000 Baht is the going rate, making a park & rub tip total of 3,000 Baht minimum.

[Roadman]

If you want a sensible answer then yes. ฿20 is what my family give as a tip. Some get a few Baht from the establishment but they rely on tips.

[Cypress Hill]

If you want a sensible answer then yes. ฿20 is what my family give as a tip. Some get a few Baht from the establishment but they rely on tips.

So?

You can't expect people to compensate you for doing a job so pointless, you're hardly paid a salary.

[YeahSiam]

 

Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

 

55555555 @ good ol' Darth Bilious. There wasn't

even anyone to argue with on this thread but

there he sits, seething, railing and foaming

at the mouth while bitterly mashing keys in his

perpetual McCarthy-style crusade against

"the enemy"....

How sad, how pitiful

[richard_smith237]

It depends... but mostly just offer 20 baht.

If its in a restaurant car park - Tip is up to you (I usually give them 20 baht).

If its on the side of the street - Tip is a must, they expect it... they can get upset and scratch the car etc otherwise. It just not worth it.

Now, my issue: I have a reversing camera and sensors - these guys alway stand too close to my car and the sensors are going off !!...

I've never trusted them since one of these guys reversed me into another car years ago (*pre-sensor / camera days).

But, they are useful - they prevent those careless carpark dings in your door... its amazing how much more careful silly people are when they are being watched while exiting their car... That alone is worth a 20 baht tip.

[ThePlant]

 

Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

 

55555555 @ good ol' Darth Bilious. There wasn't

even anyone to argue with on this thread but

there he sits, seething, railing and foaming

at the mouth while bitterly mashing keys in his

perpetual McCarthy-style crusade against

"the enemy"....

How sad, how pitiful

Simmer down my angry friend. I was merely offering some career advice for you lads...

[Cypress Hill]

Darth Bilious!!

[marko kok prong]

 

Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

 

55555555 @ good ol' Darth Bilious. There wasn't

even anyone to argue with on this thread but

there he sits, seething, railing and foaming

at the mouth while bitterly mashing keys in his

perpetual McCarthy-style crusade against

"the enemy"....

How sad, how pitiful

Really ,Yeah Siam ,stop talking about yourself like that,though i must say an accurate description.

[YeahSiam]

 

Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

 

55555555 @ good ol' Darth Bilious. There wasn't

even anyone to argue with on this thread but

there he sits, seething, railing and foaming

at the mouth while bitterly mashing keys in his

perpetual McCarthy-style crusade against

"the enemy"....

How sad, how pitiful

Really ,Yeah Siam ,stop talking about yourself like that,though i must say an accurate description.

Given your domestic problems and your disturbing

attraction to your stepdaughter, shouldn't you be

trying to put your life in order instead of making

woeful attempts at humour on here?

[ThePlant]

 

Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

 

55555555 @ good ol' Darth Bilious. There wasn't

even anyone to argue with on this thread but

there he sits, seething, railing and foaming

at the mouth while bitterly mashing keys in his

perpetual McCarthy-style crusade against

"the enemy"....

How sad, how pitiful

Really ,Yeah Siam ,stop talking about yourself like that,though i must say an accurate description.

He can't help himself. He has no income. no job, no woman, al he has is his instant, incansescant rage at those who do oh so much better than he does.

[YeahSiam]

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Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

 

55555555 @ good ol' Darth Bilious. There wasn't
even anyone to argue with on this thread but
there he sits, seething, railing and foaming
at the mouth while bitterly mashing keys in his
perpetual McCarthy-style crusade against
"the enemy"....
How sad, how pitiful

Really ,Yeah Siam ,stop talking about yourself like that,though i must say an accurate description.

He can't help himself. He has no income. no job, no woman, al he has is his instant, incansescant rage at those who do oh so much better than he does.

Oh dear, thePlank's using words he can't spell again.

[ThePlant]

Oh dear, thePlank's using words he can't spell again.

I can spell Work Permit you trampy loser....now off you pop and get a job,

I have a whistle for sale for 400B if you want it.....? PM me for details....

[YeahSiam]

Oh dear, thePlank's using words he can't spell again.

I can spell Work Permit you trampy loser....now off you pop and get a job,

I have a whistle for sale for 400B if you want it.....? PM me for details....

Bitter, bitter, bitter Lord Bilious. Wasn't it throwing your toys

and name-calling that caused you to be engulfed by the

Dark Side in the first place? Seriously, though you've got

this massive inferiority complex that seeps into every

single word you type. I urge you to seek counseling at your

earliest opportunity lest it consume you.

[neverdie]

 

Could be a new sideline for the pikeys....

A whistle and a torch down the end of Soi Ladyboy spunk is a lot cheaper than huddling around a 10 year old Acer in the grindhouse doorway.....

 

55555555 @ good ol' Darth Bilious. There wasn't

even anyone to argue with on this thread but

there he sits, seething, railing and foaming

at the mouth while bitterly mashing keys in his

perpetual McCarthy-style crusade against

"the enemy"....

How sad, how pitiful

Really ,Yeah Siam ,stop talking about yourself like that,though i must say an accurate description.

He can't help himself. He has no income. no job, no woman, al he has is his instant, incansescant rage at those who do oh so much better than he does.

He has nightly grindhouse liaisons though. Very short fuse. Maybe 4'11 in height & must have huge shoulders to carry that 'chip'

[neverdie]

Oh dear, thePlank's using words he can't spell again.

I can spell Work Permit you trampy loser....now off you pop and get a job,

I have a whistle for sale for 400B if you want it.....? PM me for details....

He would probably have trouble blowing the whistle as he exhausts his ability to 'blow' during his vigorous grindhouse liaisons.