PaiMei Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 my pappy said 'son you're going to drive me to drinking, if you don't stop driving that pattaya baht bus.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiSteveBKK Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I think I saw one with 108 inside and hanging on. Top speed was 3.2 The metal step on the back was dragging the ground and sparks were a-flying ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeSurd Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 There is twice as many baht buses in pattaya than is needed, cut in half the number means less pollution and traffic, yes you may need to wait a bit longer for one to come along but the benefits far out weigh the wait. I don't agree. They need to redistribute them more all over Pattaya. Third Road badly needs a regular service. Pattayaklang later in the evening and Pattaya Tai all day long could do with more frequent services. What about Thepprasit and Pratumnak? Jomtien 2nd Road? No service at all as far as I know. The baht bus routes haven't changed in at least ten years - and look how much Pattaya has developed in that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 If reincarnation is real, which would you most prefer to be reborn as: A -- A Pattaya baht bus driver B -- An allergy prone garbageman in Dululth, Minnesota C -- An obese transgender Bolivian sex worker, specializing in feet D -- An albino Hare Krishna cult member in Nigeria Duluth?? One of the best spots on the US map.....ship me back that way any old day....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I find the Baht Bus a great spot to park my motorbike...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidflyer Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Certainly additional routes would be very welcome but I'm afraid it is a supply and demand issue. Of course if there's no supply... I am very pleased with the improved quality of the buses. Not that many years ago the head room was much, much less. And the various "grips" on the back make boarding much easier and safer. All in all, I think the Bath Buses add hugely to the positive side of Pattaya. There hasn't been a fare increase in over ten years. Maybe it's time for one. I think 20 baht for non-Thai at least. Yes, I know that causes problems. There was certainly an uncomfortable period of adjustment when the fare went from 5 to 10 baht. Dual pricing was attempted and failed in short order, to my chagrin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Certainly additional routes would be very welcome but I'm afraid it is a supply and demand issue. Of course if there's no supply... I am very pleased with the improved quality of the buses. Not that many years ago the head room was much, much less. And the various "grips" on the back make boarding much easier and safer. All in all, I think the Bath Buses add hugely to the positive side of Pattaya. There hasn't been a fare increase in over ten years. Maybe it's time for one. I think 20 baht for non-Thai at least. Yes, I know that causes problems. There was certainly an uncomfortable period of adjustment when the fare went from 5 to 10 baht. Dual pricing was attempted and failed in short order, to my chagrin. Why should non Thais pay extra???? So are you saying there should be dual pricing for all services and goods for non Thais!!! OK let's pay 130 bht for a bottle of Leo and your girlfriend/wife gets it for 65 bht. Get a life for goodness sake tourists pump millions into Thailand sure way to lose tourist is introduce dual pricing as the floating market does. Been there twice payed Thai price entry and you don't see a lot if tourists there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Certainly additional routes would be very welcome but I'm afraid it is a supply and demand issue. Of course if there's no supply... I am very pleased with the improved quality of the buses. Not that many years ago the head room was much, much less. And the various "grips" on the back make boarding much easier and safer. All in all, I think the Bath Buses add hugely to the positive side of Pattaya. There hasn't been a fare increase in over ten years. Maybe it's time for one. I think 20 baht for non-Thai at least. Yes, I know that causes problems. There was certainly an uncomfortable period of adjustment when the fare went from 5 to 10 baht. Dual pricing was attempted and failed in short order, to my chagrin. think your just trolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Gambino Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 If reincarnation is real, which would you most prefer to be reborn as: A -- A Pattaya baht bus driver B -- An allergy prone garbageman in Dululth, Minnesota C -- An obese transgender Bolivian sex worker, specializing in feet D -- An albino Hare Krishna cult member in Nigeria E- The breast fed baby of Pamela Anderson. My luck is I'd be a triplet in the middle on a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooo Upto Me Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 If reincarnation is real, which would you most prefer to be reborn as: A -- A Pattaya baht bus driver B -- An allergy prone garbageman in Dululth, Minnesota C -- An obese transgender Bolivian sex worker, specializing in feet D -- An albino Hare Krishna cult member in Nigeria Ur a bit of a strange character aren't u? Ru American? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 If reincarnation is real, which would you most prefer to be reborn as: A -- A Pattaya baht bus driver B -- An allergy prone garbageman in Dululth, Minnesota C -- An obese transgender Bolivian sex worker, specializing in feet D -- An albino Hare Krishna cult member in Nigeria Ur a bit of a strange character aren't u? Ru American? Are you flirting with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Speaking of flirting and romance ... tonight a baht bus driver SPANKED my hand?!? This was a bit of a first. I was paying a totally non-controversial fare of 10 baht with 2 5's but the driver was rolling slow, wouldn't even fully stop, even though he was expecting my payment. So I get my hand in there quickly to deposit the coins but he seems angry and SPANKS MY HAND?!? The coins went flying, I said something like, Hey watch out dude, (I revert to Californian sometimes) and then he drives off. I don't get it. Maybe he knows me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajab Al Zarahni Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Speaking of flirting and romance ... tonight a baht bus driver SPANKED my hand?!? This was a bit of a first. I was paying a totally non-controversial fare of 10 baht with 2 5's but the driver was rolling slow, wouldn't even fully stop, even though he was expecting my payment. So I get my hand in there quickly to deposit the coins but he seems angry and SPANKS MY HAND?!? The coins went flying, I said something like, Hey watch out dude, (I revert to Californian sometimes) and then he drives off. I don't get it. Maybe he knows me? Possibly you had already paid and this was simply an early symptom of dementia ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 As if a baht bus driver would reject a double payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajab Al Zarahni Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) As if a baht bus driver would reject a double payment. A good point. Possibly he was hoping for a sado-masochistic interaction but suffered an approach-avoidance conflict at the critical moment. Edited January 6, 2016 by Rajab Al Zarahni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 He is probably a "20 baht" driver and remember you from last time , you did not act like a stupid tourist and refused to pay more then 10 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 He is probably a "20 baht" driver and remember you from last time , you did not act like a stupid tourist and refused to pay more then 10 baht.Maybe. But the fare I was paying then was a definite 10. Could be because he was rolling for some reason he hadn't realized someone had gotten off. It was unusual that he would be rolling at all when expecting a fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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