NaaKap Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Vacuum said: This only happens in tourist destinations. I've never experienced this behaviour that you describe. Thailand is a tourist destination. If you have never experenced what I an alluding to... read the bews. Do not know what rock you have been hiding under But try getting out a bit more “to the tourist destinations” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank83628 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 moan moan moan...there is always a ticket outta here if you all hate it that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastos60 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Youlike said: I don't believe because a Thai would never do such thing. I is always the foreigner that is responsible for pressing that button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaimike370 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Sangwan Sitthipanya should be fired and not allowed to hold any position involving foreigners. He sets a very bad example to other Thai officials, he is a disgrace to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley01 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Had this scam happen to me last week from airport long term parking to sukhumvit. stopped at traffic lights near car park and the meter was ticking over rapidly. Went 3km whilst stationary. When I brought it to the good mans attention via talking to my wife on the phone and him hearing me tell her his taxi number and name, the meter turned off and all I had to pay the kind gent was the toll. another scam at airport is the metre running when you get i the taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclag Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 4 hours ago, rkidlad said: I used to go a regular route to Sukhumvit over 5 years years ago. The price was always around 100-110 baht. One day I noticed the meter flying up - the amount was over 200 baht. I told the taxi driver that his meter was rigged and I'm just paying 100 baht. He didn't say a word. Just took the money and I got out. I guess tourists wouldn't have a clue. Brave but ! A farang got stabbed by a taxi driver for not paying a few hundred baht meter fee . He later died in the hospital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Thais are very honest and will never do such thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starship Trooper Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Youlike said: I don't believe because a Thai would never do such thing. WHAT ? A Thai taxi driver cheating and to another THAI....never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, tandor said: ..what type of sound does this wondrous device make..as i have never heard one! Do you work for the RTP and need a golden bell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 5 hours ago, rkidlad said: I used to go a regular route to Sukhumvit over 5 years years ago. The price was always around 100-110 baht. One day I noticed the meter flying up - the amount was over 200 baht. I told the taxi driver that his meter was rigged and I'm just paying 100 baht. He didn't say a word. Just took the money and I got out. I guess tourists wouldn't have a clue. Yeah...just got out........???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Vacuum said: 4 hours ago, NaaKap said: LOS = Land of scans. I predicted this 5 years ago as the tourists refuse to return after being dual priced, scammed, robbed, ripped off. Spiked drinks. With rats and filth everywhere (and that is just the pepole) The me me me me attitude would kill the tourism trade and the desperation would set in with the scams and ripoffs becoming more blatant as Thais fight amongst themselves for the few bhat they an steal from unsuspecting tourists. Watch the next two or three years as the place turns into a battleground. 4 hours ago, Vacuum said: This only happens in tourist destinations. I've never experienced this behaviour that you describe. This only happens in tourist destinations - WORLDWIDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Monkeyrobot said: You think he could hide that button a bit better, A perfect place use the volume controls on the steering wheel, bypass to the meter. Are you a taxi driver by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawairat Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Noooo way fake news sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 56 minutes ago, riclag said: Brave but ! A farang got stabbed by a taxi driver for not paying a few hundred baht meter fee . He later died in the hospital Not brave at all. I’m a big guy, he wasn’t and he was in the wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 25 minutes ago, ujayujay said: Yeah...just got out........???????????? Yes, I suppose it’s funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Hate Thai taxis - much preferred UBER in Thailand and now only the inferior GRAB. GRAB drivers and cars are okay just the software & connectivity sucks. Prefer private hire to & from DMK & BKK airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeybik Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 6 hours ago, rkidlad said: I used to go a regular route to Sukhumvit over 5 years years ago. The price was always around 100-110 baht. One day I noticed the meter flying up - the amount was over 200 baht. I told the taxi driver that his meter was rigged and I'm just paying 100 baht. He didn't say a word. Just took the money and I got out. I guess tourists wouldn't have a clue. Same thing happened to me one time. The meter was going up way faster than it should have for the same trip. I called him out on it and he caved immediately, I paid what I normally paid for the same trip and he didn't say a word. rkidlad is correct, a tourist wouldn't have a clue. I'm sure he just wanted to get rid of me and hope I didn't report him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Caught "red handed" !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Well that will never happen in Phuket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieterWiehe Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Vacuum said: This only happens in tourist destinations. I've never experienced this behaviour that you describe. just go to any National Park look for the Entree Fee this is in nearly every Place special price for foreigners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedle dee Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Oh and the London / new york cabbies are angels . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 5 hours ago, NaaKap said: LOS = Land of scans. I predicted this 5 years ago as the tourists refuse to return after being dual priced, scammed, robbed, ripped off. Spiked drinks. With rats and filth everywhere (and that is just the pepole) The me me me me attitude would kill the tourism trade and the desperation would set in with the scams and ripoffs becoming more blatant as Thais fight amongst themselves for the few bhat they an steal from unsuspecting tourists. Watch the next two or three years as the place turns into a battleground. I think you mean LOS = Land of Scams But I could be wrong ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Another disgusting attitude that will be a great promotionnal campaign for tourism. Instead of hunting down illegal cooks and cleaners, the Thai police should rather focus on it's own citizens who are cheating, giving a disastrous image of the country and leed it to it's doom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chama Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 This can only boost tourism if the story gets out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brling Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Nyezhov said: I never have a problem with cabs worth me complaining about. I feel left out. If you had any problems with cabs, then you would blame the farangs as usual. No Thai would ever scam Mr wannabee Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 4 hours ago, JimP said: In the age of GRAB, there is no reason to be even taking a slimy Thai taxi driver. Buy a smart phone download the Grab Application Say goodbye to these vermin who weave around the city like cockroaches. Instead of rude <deleted>, with Grab you get a polite driver who greets you, a fare that is non-negotiable, and no faffing with meters or destinations. GET GRAB and <deleted> the taxi drivers and 'motocy' drivers. My life improved tremendously once I learned how to use GRAB. Try it. You won't regret it. Problem with grab and similar is that with the Thai traffic and insufficient numbers of Grabs, wait times will often be long Taxis, on the other hand, are plentiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 By tomorrow, we'll have the obligatory "good Thai taxi returns 3 million dollars cash left behind by farang tourist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 35 minutes ago, brling said: If you had any problems with cabs, then you would blame the farangs as usual. No Thai would ever scam Mr wannabee Thai. Another dude who has had his heart broken by a Thai girl ???????????????????? PS: its rare, if even that, that I get scammed by anyone Thai or not. ???? Well there was that Romanian girl at an FKK who insisted she was Italian.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, Fex Bluse said: By tomorrow, we'll have the obligatory "good Thai taxi returns 3 million dollars cash left behind by farang tourist" That was mine, how did you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Tweedle dee said: Oh and the London / new york cabbies are angels . I got ripped off by a cabbie in LA. I didn’t mention it as it has nothing to do with this story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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