rooster59 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Fat people paying more on motorcycle taxis in Bangkok - "Wins" say no after sign removed Image: Sanook Social media went barmy on Saturday after a man posted a picture of a motorcycle taxi rank at Lat Prao Soi 1 with a sign saying fat people had to pay more. The sign - posted on the twitter account of Ychalermthai - said that those passengers weighing 80 kilograms had to pay five baht more and those 100 kilos up had to fork out a 10 baht surcharge. But when reporters went to the rank on Saturday the sign had been taken down and the "Win" riders claimed innocence. They had no idea who put up the sign, they said, and it was not their policy to charge extra for fat people. However, they did admit that some overweight customers did voluntarily pay extra. There are 76 riders at the busy rank. Sanook.com reported that fees for bikes in the area are set and no mention is made in the regulations that it is acceptable to charge more for fat people. The poster of the picture, a resident of Soi 1, said he took it on Friday and the sign had been there for one or two days at that point. By Saturday after he had posted it on Twitter it had been taken down. He said he was a regular user of the bike service and was a large chap who sometimes was asked for extra because of that. Sometimes he paid up and sometimes he didn't, he said. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-01-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadid Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Seems pretty sensible, it might actually encourage them to walk and burn of some of that excess fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berybert Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 If you can afford to be fat you can afford to pay more for services. The extra weight is going to cost the rider more in petrol. Why should fat people get sympathy, make 'em pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, berybert said: If you can afford to be fat you can afford to pay more for services. The extra weight is going to cost the rider more in petrol. Why should fat people get sympathy, make 'em pay. And repairs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 It goes with the mentality that farangs has to pay more because they're rich, well, no one said you have to have brains or manners to be a moto taxi.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 1 minute ago, ezzra said: It goes with the mentality that farangs has to pay more because they're rich, well, no one said you have to have brains or manners to be a moto taxi.... I thought not having either was essential to get the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 35 minutes ago, ezzra said: It goes with the mentality that farangs has to pay more because they're rich, well, no one said you have to have brains or manners to be a moto taxi.... You wouldn't be overweight by any chance, would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Simple mathematics. If a person is 50 kg compared to 100-110 kg the motorbike will use more fuel depending on the wieght. There is also a bigger chance that the motorbikes take a harder beating and more damage from a bigger person. Totally fair and makes everybody else not have to pay for a general raise that surely occurs out of this reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I can see arguments looming re. the accuracy of the ranks' scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Normal taxi's in kao sarn road area still won't use the metre.....so why is this news at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgking Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I am just waiting for the airlines to kick in and start adopting this policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, lgking said: I am just waiting for the airlines to kick in and start adopting this policy. Yes, as they are so petty about the weight of bags / luggage you can take, but a huge fat person that weighs 4 times as much as me can pay the same price?! Price should go on weigh..... because more weight uses more fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgking Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) And weigh them at the TICKET COUNTER for all to see...with a weight meter, and then the adjusted price! Edited January 29, 2017 by lgking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante7 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) That would be me fecked then. Brigante7. Edited January 29, 2017 by Brigante7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosan Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Kind of like FedEx...pay by the kilo. I'm not so sure this isn't a bad idea, though I have to admit, I'm a small guy and may be slightly biased Edited January 29, 2017 by mosan Had to brush my sentence structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Sounds fair. Huge 100-150kilo use more gasoline as well as prone to ruining tires. If they don't want to pay extra let them walk, no doubt they need the exercise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx101 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Something I totally agree with also airlines should charge by your BMA if it's over you should pay by weight this wouldn't effect your height, and work your weight with your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante7 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 19 minutes ago, jak2002003 said: Yes, as they are so petty about the weight of bags / luggage you can take, but a huge fat person that weighs 4 times as much as me can pay the same price?! Price should go on weigh..... because more weight uses more fuel. Cool, I have 2 young kids, so they'll get a rebate. Brigante7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemguy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 But it is acceptable practice to charge more for foreigners.......especially the ones that can not speak Thai and really have no Idea what the reasonable charge would be...as how would they...so they pay the requested or demanded price while thinking / believing: "Hey that was cheap enough"...compared to their home country ...but, in reality, paid 2 to 3 to 4 times more than any local Thai person would pay. So no need for the Fat people surcharge as there are plenty of Foreigners around to "Over Charge" ( but not rip off, of course, as that is dishonest and illegal ) but overcharging is acceptable practice and "Thai Style" ...while the nice motorcycle taxi guys actually give you the correct change back....... seeing as they are so honest and trustworthy and all ....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casanova666 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 What about bar stools and the extra wear and tear on them ! Bar owners will need to restrict the amount of beer a customer can buy to ensure no unacceptable wear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttthailand Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I think anyone over 100kg should not be permitted to ride or is up to the driver if he wants to take. Difficult to control those little bikes weaving in and out of traffic with 100kg shifting around on the back. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckysilk Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 These fatties are probably on their way to Swensens. i totally agree and they should be charged a lot more - hurry up airlines and do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 5 hours ago, berybert said: If you can afford to be fat you can afford to pay more for services. The extra weight is going to cost the rider more in petrol. Why should fat people get sympathy, make 'em pay. Does that include people with thyroid issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Airlines I dont think theyve altered the arbitary passenger weight figure for their flight calculations since not long after WW2 rationing ended....theyve sure gotten bigger since! But seriously if you dont fit in one seat you should buy two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificperson Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/02/travel/samoa-air-fare-by-weight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Sometimes the motorbike taxi riders are so fat now I struggle to get behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I think the 80k amount is a little off for a 5 baht surcharge. If you are 175cm or more I would hardly agree with that being overweight. At 185 or more and 80k many people are almost skinny ( depending where the weight is). At 100k or more it would be hard to argue the surcharge. Have you ever seen some big ones get on a bike and the back of it almost touches the ground!! I feel sorry for the abuse the bike takes and think maybe even 20 baht additional charge is in order or a complete refusal by the driver is okay. It's his bike why would he want it damaged by Mr/ Mrs fat ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Wiggy said: Does that include people with thyroid issues? Yes. That thyroid card has been so popular and overused since the 80's. By the ways most fat people do not have thyroid issues. They eat a lot and exercise a little. Edited January 29, 2017 by alex8912 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 29 minutes ago, ttthailand said: I think anyone over 100kg should not be permitted to ride or is up to the driver if he wants to take. Difficult to control those little bikes weaving in and out of traffic with 100kg shifting around on the back. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect I see them managing quite fine with two people on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, alex8912 said: Yes. That thyroid card has been so popular and overused since the 80's. By the ways most fat people do not have thyroid issues. They eat a lot and exercise a little. Nearly always an overactive knife and fork Not an overactive thyroid 5 minutes ago, alien365 said: I see them managing quite fine with two people on the back Or weaving through Bangkok's China town with a 'leaning tower' of goods enveloping the rider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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