Phuket Thailand

aussie dollar · #1 07-12-2005, 14:09

this article is strange

Phuket, Thailand: Thursday, December 8, 2005

Tuk-tuk fares
Before the tsunami, nearly all tuk-tuks in Patong had a list of fares displayed in the vehicle for passengers to see. Having visited Patong again I have noticed that the lists are no longer there and that the price of a journey outside of Patong varies from tuk-tuk to tuk-tuk, sometimes by as much as 150 baht. Surely the fare should be the same regardless of which tuk-tuk you use.

Monday, December 5, 2005 Shaun Rice, UK.
“All tuk-tuks must display a list of fares for passengers to see. I always check when walking along the streets, and if I find a tuk-tuk that does not have a list of fares on display, the driver is arrested.

If you find a driver who does not display the fares or who ‘traps’ you into paying a higher fare, you can call me at 01-8914335 or call 1584, and we’ll arrest him. ”

Monday, December 5, 2005 Theerayuth Prasertphol, Chief Technical Officer, Phuket Provincial Transportation Office.

have never seen price list
reckon his phone would never stop ringing
arrest them would be no drivers left
what bulldust

Donz · #2 09-12-2005, 09:57

I never even seen a tuk tuk with a price list.
But im always drunk so maybe i just didnt see them.

stevem · #3 09-12-2005, 10:18

There was a very small time frame where they tried to get tuk tuk's inline and set standard rates. I do believe that it was the police and government that thought they could succeed with this, everyone else knew what the outcome would be.

Benjy · #4 09-12-2005, 11:54

Personally I think they will have to come into line at some point, Phuket is getting larger and more developed. The small-time resort rip-off mentality will at some point have to go.

Especially now the PM has some projects in Patong.

stevem · #5 09-12-2005, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benjy

Especially now the PM has some projects in Patong.

That has been the catch cry of the locals for ages, and one that I havnt really subscribed to. Now seeing as he all but abanded the jungceylon project, I doubt there is little interest from that side of the fence.

Benjy · #6 09-12-2005, 13:24

What about the hotel he (or his family owns)?

LivinLOS · #7 09-12-2005, 13:30

Word amoung the real estate people is he (his minions so not in his name) have been buying huge amounts of land between 80 and 120 meters from sea level.. anyone want to make a bet that the building heights may well change to 120m as soon as he leaves office..

Benjy · #8 09-12-2005, 13:36

I was under the impression that the graceland resort or whatever its called was his.

Coolhand · #9 09-12-2005, 13:55

Also, I have heard that 'baby' Taksin (his son, I think) is one of the co-owners.