thairick Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Hi,my wife and i are looking to retire in mai rim.we have a house in mind and are looking for an english speaking driver that we can call up to pick us up for shopping etc.this will be long term for a negotiated price.we will be in the mae ream area Regards rick & gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Uber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnicaleBob Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 As sharktooth advised, Uber would be your best choice. I would suggest using Uber a few times and in time you will find a driver that you like and meets all your needs. You may then make a long term deal with him/her on the side outside of the Uber network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyDelight Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I know a reliable dude with a luxury van. Very good relaxed driver, well mannered and speaks good English. not a crazy dude on M150. Dm if you need his number, he has Line as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBKK Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I don't think UBER services Mae Rim. AFAIK unless it has changed recently the outer ring road is the limit of their coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louleecnx Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Hi Ricky, did you managed to find a driver? I would appreciate you sharing any information as I’m looking one myself doing the occasional errands in Mae rim/Mae Teang area. Thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I don't think Thai people would want to be personal taxi driver for one person when there are so many other opportunities for them. However, you might find an expat friend who is willing to work part-time discreetly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 14 hours ago, EricTh said: I don't think Thai people would want to be personal taxi driver for one person when there are so many other opportunities for them. However, you might find an expat friend who is willing to work part-time discreetly. Our village, which is far south of town, has a Thai husband and wife team that run a casual taxi service mainly to the airport.Most villages have similar. They dont advertise or broadcast the fact for obvious reasons but you may find someone like that if you ask your around your neighbourhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Sparkles said: Our village, which is far south of town, has a Thai husband and wife team that run a casual taxi service mainly to the airport.Most villages have similar. They dont advertise or broadcast the fact for obvious reasons but you may find someone like that if you ask your around your neighbourhood Airport fare profit is bigger than just fetching you anywhere you want to go for shopping like what 'thread owner' wanted. It's a personal driver and NOT public driver which we can use Uber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiLightning2143 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 UBER has been declared "illegal" in Thailand and withdrawn. Somehow thought they continue to operate Grab, which took over Ubers Thailand operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairick Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 3:33 PM, Louleecnx said: Hi Ricky, did you managed to find a driver? I would appreciate you sharing any information as I’m looking one myself doing the occasional errands in Mae rim/Mae Teang area. Thank you very much hi ,yes we did,his name is noppadol and his phone no. is 0827633744.we have bought a car now but we still use him when we need a drop off,his English is ok,he lives in mae rim,i,m sure he can help. regards rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairick Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 6:48 PM, EricTh said: I don't think Thai people would want to be personal taxi driver for one person when there are so many other opportunities for them. However, you might find an expat friend who is willing to work part-time discreetly. hi,if we give him a days notice he is very happy to pick us up and drop us off. no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/16/2018 at 3:04 PM, EricTh said: Airport fare profit is bigger than just fetching you anywhere you want to go for shopping like what 'thread owner' wanted. It's a personal driver and NOT public driver which we can use Uber. Eric TH The husband and wife "team" that operate from our village have nothing to do with Uber in the past or Grab now.They, being retired, are available for any local journey and waiting time if necessary.Its a service appreciated by some in our village on a regular basis as apart from calling taxis or tuk tuks we have no other transport options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 6:48 PM, EricTh said: I don't think Thai people would want to be personal taxi driver for one person when there are so many other opportunities for them. However, you might find an expat friend who is willing to work part-time discreetly. In CM we often use a Tuk Tuk man, fairly good English, reliable, safe driver. several times In the past I've given his name and number to farang who have asked TV folks to suggest a drivers name. Several times the farang have called the driver, however he always says 'sometimes I'm busy with other people I drive casually for or picking up my kids from school, and twice a month booked all day for a temple, so I can't always guarantee I can be available at the exact time you want'. Further, several times the farang involved have sent me a further message saying 'he can't guarantee...., so does he want business or not'. Silly attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louleecnx Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 8 hours ago, Ricky haste said: hi ,yes we did,his name is noppadol and his phone no. is 0827633744.we have bought a car now but we still use him when we need a drop off,his English is ok,he lives in mae rim,i,m sure he can help. regards rick. Thank you very much Ricky. I appreciate your generosity. Hope all is well with you at Mae rim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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