webfact Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Pattaya: New "baht bus" man's iron fist - fines of 100 baht as "new dimension" in travel mooted Picture: Sophon Cable TV The new head of the song thaew's or baht buses in Pattaya told a meeting on Saturday about his fourteen point master plan for a "new dimension in quality service". Sophon called it an "iron fist" approach as Tawat Pheuakbunnark attempts to bring order to Pattaya' public vehicles. Police - both the tourist variety and regulars - looked on as 100 operators at the drivers' HQ were told that fighting, drug dealing, drunken driving, ripping off tourists and poor driving were now things of the past. Or else! Picture: Sophon Cable TV The "or else", as reported by Sophon, was 100-500 baht fines and licence suspensions. A large sign on the stage called it "A song thaew training project". Here is Tawat's cunning "Do and Don't" plan in the order as reported by Sophon: 1. Do dress nicely. 2. Do display charges, driver details and routes. 3. Do take passengers where they want to go. 4. Don't rip anyone off. 5. Don't exhibit bad manners. 6. Don't park illegally. 7. Don't attack officials. 8. Don't drink alcohol or do drugs. 9. Don't drive in a scary manner. 10. Don't attack passengers or steal their possessions. 11. Do use the proper stops. 12. Do obey the rules and timings of the rank. 13. Don't deal drugs or possess drugs. and 14. Don't fight and swear. Tawat was quoted as saying that 100 - 500 baht fines would be levied on those that break the rules. In addition there would be seven day suspensions and even total bans from Pattaya. Thaivisa notes that Sophon did not report if the drivers were quaking in their boots following the meeting. Source: Sophon Cable TV -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-07-15 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 OMG, comedy gold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 22 minutes ago, webfact said: Tawat was quoted as saying that 100 - 500 baht fines would be levied on those that break the rules. If he thinks the drivers would be worried about that, he's a bigger Tawat than everyone thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Just now, bluesofa said: If he thinks the drivers would be worried about that, he's a bigger Tawat than everyone thought. Notice the big smiles of the drivers. I had a look to see if I could recognize the one that physically assaulted me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 #15 You forgot don't smoke, Bozo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Don't attack passengers or steal their possessions. No "baht bus" driver will accept this...attacking and stealing is part of the fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remorhaz Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 100 baht fine! Geez that would mean the next tourist gets to pay 200 baht to get where they are going! Better steal his iPhone too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Priceless absolutely priceless, 14 point plan which not 1 of the baht bus drivers will ever put in operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, colinneil said: Priceless absolutely priceless, 14 point plan which not 1 of the baht bus drivers will ever put in operation. The Mafia remains too powerful and will pay the usual lip service to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 When all's said and done, the baht busses serve Pattaya very well. Prices never increase and if required to act as removal van, delivery van, tour bus then decent rates can be agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 51 minutes ago, webfact said: Sophon called it an "iron fist" approach Hamfisted .? 53 minutes ago, webfact said: Here is Tawat's cunning "Do and Don't" plan in the order as reported by Sophon: Not since the days of Baldrick has a plan been so cunning .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deez Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Solves that problem then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianezy0 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 An iron fist approach worn with kid gloves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, champers said: When all's said and done, the baht busses serve Pattaya very well. Prices never increase and if required to act as removal van, delivery van, tour bus then decent rates can be agreed. Yeah more or less. But in my earlier year's here they would accept 5 baht for short rides and it was generally 5 baht for Thais overall. Not the case for a long time. So it's not true that the fares haven't gone up. Of course the 10 baht fare is usually a great deal, emphasis on usually. The list of orders suggests some of the times that it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 A vulgar post and replies removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Been living in Jomtien more than a decade. Only once was I cheated, when gave driver a 20 baht note and he drove off in a hurry so as not to return change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeGB Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Why are these fines so ridiculously low! A 10,000 baht fine might have an effect. But 500 baht is peanuts to these mafiaiosi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtco Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 3. Do take passengers where they want to go. 4. Don't rip anyone off. 10. Don't attack passengers or steal their possessions. Yep no problem ... the trouble is there ain't no passengers to do that to (tourism 20% > 30% down) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 32 minutes ago, Emdog said: Been living in Jomtien more than a decade. Only once was I cheated, when gave driver a 20 baht note and he drove off in a hurry so as not to return change. Well, people can avoid being cheated fare-wise by always paying in exact change and trying to never actually speak to the drivers, as that can easily morph into a charter fare ride. That said getting cheated can be relative. Like if you're going from Jomtien to Pattaya and they turn at Pattaya Tai or kick you out at Pattaya Tai (neither particularly rare) and you meant to go much further. Lots of cases like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: 1. Do dress nicely. number one. image is number 1. all image and no substance. 2 hours ago, webfact said: 2. Do display charges, driver details and routes. 3. Do take passengers where they want to go. 4. Don't rip anyone off. 5. Don't exhibit bad manners. 6. Don't park illegally. 7. Don't attack officials. 8. Don't drink alcohol or do drugs. 9. Don't drive in a scary manner. 10. Don't attack passengers or steal their possessions. 11. Do use the proper stops. 12. Do obey the rules and timings of the rank. 13. Don't deal drugs or possess drugs. and 14. Don't fight and swear. the other points are anti tradition and culture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: "Do and Don't" plan 14. Don't fight and swear. only do one, or the other if you do both, you are in big do-do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 One TV show I would love to see return exclusively for Thailand is "Spitting Image" - the subject matter is endless, they wouldn't even have to make it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I will never forget a driver physically hitting and pushing a foreigner to make him move up, where everyone was already packed so tight you could hardly breathe ! His kids were looking on visibly upset, it was a disgusting scene !! The screaming cursing woman at the bus stop in front of the school , direction Jomtien, should also be sacked, she’s a shame to all thailand ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: 1. Do dress nicely. 2. Do display charges, driver details and routes. 3. Do take passengers where they want to go. 4. Don't rip anyone off. 5. Don't exhibit bad manners. 6. Don't park illegally. 7. Don't attack officials. 8. Don't drink alcohol or do drugs. 9. Don't drive in a scary manner. 10. Don't attack passengers or steal their possessions. 11. Do use the proper stops. 12. Do obey the rules and timings of the rank. 13. Don't deal drugs or possess drugs. and 14. Don't fight and swear. ???????????????? Does anyone think that's enough ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Give me the job to sort this, i have hands on experience handling drivers of public transport, correct iron fist is the way but more important, suspension, and if caught driving again prison 2 years. These people ate sucking the life blood out of Phuket, also every vehicle to display government send of the phone number to complain to, no visible sign 5000 bt, if you rule with an iron fist follow it through sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Those fines are a bit steep. That will bring them to heel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I mean - REALLY - how can one understand such an impossibly understandable title? No english speakers? This is worse than Jibberish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 54 minutes ago, geisha said: I will never forget a driver physically hitting and pushing a foreigner to make him move up, where everyone was already packed so tight you could hardly breathe ! His kids were looking on visibly upset, it was a disgusting scene !! The screaming cursing woman at the bus stop in front of the school , direction Jomtien, should also be sacked, she’s a shame to all thailand ! I have witnessed scenes like that numerous times. Another thing they do if they're not happy is to order you to WALK to Jomtien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkbudddy Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Greetings, It's an excellent idea and decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joskeshake Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 and what if they don't care the rules ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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