phuketruski Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I sure never have and im sure I sure never will , But there must be a good 1000 plus ripoff taxis and tuk tuks all around patong with another 100 more popping up every day, I seriosly wonder if they actually get any customers bcause the odds are there is more taxis than there is farang tourist in patong right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 They get plenty of tourists. See many Tuk Tuks every day with passengers .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDave Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 As I'm typing this, they're wringing their hands in greedy anticipation as the first cruise ship of the season sails into Patong Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aachen Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Because there are so many Tuk Tuks they have to charge you a high price to get there income over the day with less work, ähh customers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 And while the yellow-roofed Tuk Tuks in Patong are fined, the ones in Karon are showing off their Ghettoblast-Equipment und taking passengers illegally. I wonder if they charge 30 Baht, which is the allowed maximum (but within Phuket City limits only). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 As I'm typing this, they're wringing their hands in greedy anticipation as the first cruise ship of the season sails into Patong Bay. Mariner Of The Seas (Royal Caribbean Line). Big ship, more than 3000 pax. Should kick start the high season in Patong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 rather walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 As I'm typing this, they're wringing their hands in greedy anticipation as the first cruise ship of the season sails into Patong Bay. Mariner Of The Seas (Royal Caribbean Line). Big ship, more than 3000 pax. Should kick start the high season in Patong! I was surprised to see it sailing past Kata Beach at 06.30 this morning. Quite an early start to the high season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Yeah. I have been in a tuk tuk in Patong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I boycott tuk's in Patong.I just walk a lot.I take the 1000 baht note from my left pocket,smile and put it in my right pocket.Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fishin2 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I have ridden on one many years ago. It was pouring down rain and wanted to go a couple blocks down beach road. Little did I know it would end up costing me 100 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I boycott tuk's in Patong.I just walk a lot.I take the 1000 baht note from my left pocket,smile and put it in my right pocket.Works for me. Don't cry when they kick the crap out of you for mocking them. I understand your sentiment but if you actually flash money and put it back you are inviting an ass whooping. The tuk tuk drivers are not above violence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I boycott tuk's in Patong.I just walk a lot.I take the 1000 baht note from my left pocket,smile and put it in my right pocket.Works for me. Don't cry when they kick the crap out of you for mocking them. I understand your sentiment but if you actually flash money and put it back you are inviting an ass whooping. The tuk tuk drivers are not above violence. Sometimes I casually ask for a price, with no intention of ever getting in. I just want to see if there has been a change in the monopoly set price. When they tell me the price, I say, "Too expensive" and walk off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I boycott tuk's in Patong.I just walk a lot.I take the 1000 baht note from my left pocket,smile and put it in my right pocket.Works for me. Don't cry when they kick the crap out of you for mocking them. I understand your sentiment but if you actually flash money and put it back you are inviting an ass whooping. The tuk tuk drivers are not above violence. Sometimes I casually ask for a price, with no intention of ever getting in. I just want to see if there has been a change in the monopoly set price. When they tell me the price, I say, "Too expensive" and walk off. I'm sure they lose a lot of sleep over that............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 An inflammatory post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Mango Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 ^^ thats pretty lame NKM , but whatever floats your boat I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 @ grumpyoldman Of course they will not lose sleep over it, but what they have lost is the western tourists market, and their money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 ^^ thats pretty lame NKM , but whatever floats your boat I guess My point is, if you walked into a market here and asked the price of say, a T-shirt, only to be told, "800 baht." - you would say "too expensive" and walk away, or offer a considerably lower price, and maybe eventually agree on a price, where the sale then takes place. I occassionally ask for a price to see if there has been any change in the industry, or if they are willing to haggle. Last time I asked, about 2 weeks ago, the price was still high, and they refused to haggle on it. So, still no change. As mentioned by the OP, I also wonder how long they can hold out. This coming "high season" and I use the term "high season" losely, will be very interesting. We've already had "The Thai Business 101" price increases, which is, "money go down - so put price up to keep same money" however, we can now see the effect of their ridiculous prices on the tourism industry here. So, sooner or later, they may have to actually lower their prices, or go back to working a proper job, because the demand has really shrunk in recent times, which is totally their own fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlehead Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Mmmmm. 19 posts and 2 answered the OP's question. I rode in one once 13 years ago. From Patong to Nai Harn when I moved there. It was 400 baht and I only took it because I had a bunch of stuff to move. I swore never again and I haven't. By the way there was a cruise ship at Panwa a little over a month ago for you guys who are keeping track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin4977 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Between these and taxis I guess they is not a lot of difference in price from the comments made I take it I am going to gave to pay through the nose to get around next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Between these and taxis I guess they is not a lot of difference in price from the comments made I take it I am going to gave to pay through the nose to get around next week Robin, where are you staying and where do you want to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin4977 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I am staying in patong for 3 days from Saturday and then we was planning on travelling round the island and staying in different areas for a couple of nights plus won't I need to get to rawai to catch a boat to some of the islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I am staying in patong for 3 days from Saturday and then we was planning on travelling round the island and staying in different areas for a couple of nights plus won't I need to get to rawai to catch a boat to some of the islands Depends which islands. Most of the smaller speedboats run from Chalong pier, larger ferries to Phi Phi and beyond run from Rassada Pier in Phuket town. Speed boats to Koh Yai etc run from Bangrong pier north of Phuket Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin4977 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Ok so on average say from patong to chalong or even to rawei do you think I will be paying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Ok so on average say from patong to chalong or even to rawei do you think I will be paying Tuk Tuk will try for 1,000 baht, might settle for 600 baht. I would try ordering a cab from Grab Taxi application. Google it. Might be lucky and see a passing meter taxi - lot more of them about these days, maybe not in downtown Patong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Might want to consider renting a car, probably the same price as R/T from Patong to Rawai/Chalong, approximately 800 baht/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Might want to consider renting a car, probably the same price as R/T from Patong to Rawai/Chalong, approximately 800 baht/day. I thought about advising a rental car, but not sure these 800 baht/day roadside places in Patong offer true full insurance. Personaly I only rent from accredited car rental compnaies like Avis, Hertz, Budget and they usually charge more than 800 baht, more like 1,200 baht/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDave Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Sixt car rental operates in Phuket and rents cars from about 850 baht/day including 3rd party insurance and a loss damage waiver. Go to their website Sixt.com and enter "Patong" as the pickup location. I think their office is at the southern end of Rat-U-Thit 200 Pii road near the Patong Merlin hotel. Another option: Right now, GrabCar (GrabTaxi) is doing a promotion for one free ride anywhere in Phuket. Use promo code "FREE". They have another promotion for a 200 Baht discount for up to 3 separate trips using promo code "PHUKETGC". These discounts are being heavily promoted at the Patong Carnival this week, and are valid through 30 November. You'll need to download the GrabTaxi application to your smartphone, then select GrabCar when making your booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Ok so on average say from patong to chalong or even to rawei do you think I will be paying Tuk Tuk will try for 1,000 baht, might settle for 600 baht. I would try ordering a cab from Grab Taxi application. Google it. Might be lucky and see a passing meter taxi - lot more of them about these days, maybe not in downtown Patong. A tuk-tuk will try for 1000 baht and will settle for 1000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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