Phuket Thailand - Motorbike taxis getting like tuktuks..

IRISH JONNY · #36 24-02-2007, 14:53

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Originally Posted by marc26

i have a nice phuket tattoo on my foot that proves i couldnt ride a bike at 1st either!!!

my gf kept telling me "cha cha"
paulie no listen

but you probably were after drinking 20 heinkeens before you drove the bike.........5555555555..........ij

RobRoy · #37 24-02-2007, 15:00

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

Ill Walk Before I Support Them Mb Taxis.......one Day They Looked For 50 Baht From The Beach Road To Orchid Guest Gouse........i Just Told Him To Fcuk Off And Walked Instead.......
Its A Pity That Patong Couldnt Do Something Like The Baht Buses In Patts.....10 Baht Wherever You Go !!!!!!!!

Ij

I just set off walking and wave a 20 Baht note. never get more than 20 yards before one of them bites. But, re. my previous post, there's no guarantee you'll get a sane and rational driver.

IRISH JONNY · #38 24-02-2007, 15:10

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Originally Posted by RobRoy

I just set off walking and wave a 20 Baht note. never get more than 20 yards before one of them bites. But, re. my previous post, there's no guarantee you'll get a sane and rational driver.

or even sober !!!!!!!!!

ij

RobRoy · #39 24-02-2007, 15:26

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

or even sober !!!!!!!!!

ij

Thanks IJ, forgot that one.

rotty · #40 26-02-2007, 08:34

We are in Phuket next month

anyone know what the going rate for a Tuk Tuk from Bangla to Le Meridien is likely to be ( nice to know the going rate ) , was paying 100-120 last visit ( 3 years ago ) but sounds like thinsga have gone up considerably

Simbo · #41 26-02-2007, 16:26

Get a driver you know and stick with him that's the best bet. There are some good MB taxi guys out there who will not rip you off. The other night i have no recollection of how I got back but my money was in pocket and no sore backside!! I end up on cruise control back to the guys next to Taipan and they have only tipped me off once in almost 2 years.even if you here on holiday and then back again after a few months there's a good chance they will remember you.

marc26 · #42 26-02-2007, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Simbo

Get a driver you know and stick with him that's the best bet. There are some good MB taxi guys out there who will not rip you off. The other night i have no recollection of how I got back but my money was in pocket and no sore backside!! I end up on cruise control back to the guys next to Taipan and they have only tipped me off once in almost 2 years.even if you here on holiday and then back again after a few months there's a good chance they will remember you.

i guess ive been fortunate with these guys
nothing but helpful when ive taken them
have taken great care of me the few times ive had a few too many and almost tipped us both over

marc26 · #43 26-02-2007, 20:46

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

but you probably were after drinking 20 heinkeens before you drove the bike.........5555555555..........ij

actually it was right in middle of afternoon
when i 1st got there, thought i could drive better than i actually could

RobRoy · #44 27-02-2007, 00:51

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Originally Posted by marc26

actually it was right in middle of afternoon
when i 1st got there, thought i could drive better than i actually could

Marc, I can't wait to meet IJ, he sounds like a proper hooligan.

marc26 · #45 27-02-2007, 01:10

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Originally Posted by RobRoy

Marc, I can't wait to meet IJ, he sounds like a proper hooligan.

i see you are a good judge of character
IJ is hooligan
although im usually modest, you'd be much better off meeting an upstanding citizen such as myself if i can be honest with you

also, IJ's comment was because hes been drinking with me many, many nights and knows i like the sauce

Denver · #46 27-02-2007, 02:55

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Originally Posted by Simbo

Get a driver you know and stick with him that's the best bet. There are some good MB taxi guys out there who will not rip you off. The other night i have no recollection of how I got back but my money was in pocket and no sore backside!! I end up on cruise control back to the guys next to Taipan and they have only tipped me off once in almost 2 years.even if you here on holiday and then back again after a few months there's a good chance they will remember you.

Good advice Simbo, there are a couple of good blokes in Kamala that seem to get all the business because they are reliable, turn up on time if booked for an airport run etc and basically charge a fair price..............They get business by 'word of mouth' and thier mobile numbers are in many phones around here.

marc26 · #47 27-02-2007, 02:56

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Originally Posted by Denver

Good advice Simbo, there are a couple of good blokes in Kamala that seem to get all the business because they are reliable, turn up on time if booked for an airport run etc and basically charge a fair price..............They get business by 'word of mouth' and thier mobile numbers are in many phones around here.

just dont ghet confused after that gallon of vino and call one of them for ST!!!

Denver · #48 27-02-2007, 03:15

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Originally Posted by marc26

just dont ghet confused after that gallon of vino and call one of them for ST!!!

555555555 You've got a point! I'll change his name to ROSSO!

Drink of Champions...........Available all over the Island.............Get some NOW!

RobRoy · #49 27-02-2007, 03:32

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Originally Posted by marc26

i see you are a good judge of character
IJ is hooligan
although im usually modest, you'd be much better off meeting an upstanding citizen such as myself if i can be honest with you

also, IJ's comment was because hes been drinking with me many, many nights and knows i like the sauce

In that case, see you both in September if you're there on my first visit ever to MTB.