Tuk tuk fares

[nkped]

Okay, they are too high and a rip-off. But within Patong, what is the amount to offer that is reasonably likely to be accepted?

[Nicke]

100 baht within patong is common, but geir said earlier this year more and more asked for 200 baht when he wanted to go to Nanai. (5-10 mins ride)

[steve@thaib]

Have to say that the tuk-tuk drivers genuinely grit my shit, motorbike taxis are better but walking is king.

[void]

Originally Posted by Nicke

100 baht within patong is common, but geir said earlier this year more and more asked for 200 baht when he wanted to go to Nanai. (5-10 mins ride)

Damn, you guys make me feel cheap. ... Guess I am.

Typically, if I am by myself, I will rarely pay the Tuk Tuk driver any more than 60 baht for a short hop in Patong (I was last in Patong in May this year). Yes, many times I end up walking, as the Tuk Tuk drivers refuse to budge in their price, and so do I. The Phuket Tuk Tuk mafia is notorious for high prices and "price fixing".

Some slightly dated web sites with Tuk Tuk pricing information to help the "newbies" negotiate:

http://phuket.as/transport.php

Phuket Gazette article:
http://phuketgazette.net/issuesanswe...ils.asp?id=373

While its practically impossible to get any Tuk Tuk driver to agree to 50 baht, I have commonly got them to agree to 60 baht for a short hop in Patong. Of course they will usually only do that if they are by themselves, and not with their peers. They will often agree to 70 baht when in the presence of their peers.

And of course, if its unbearably hot (and I like the heat, but sometimes the heat is too much even for me), or if its well past midnight (and I am truly plastered, or in a hurry), I will "break my rule" and settle for 100 baht.

[nkped]

Thanks guys. I usually walk, but there are times that doesn't work too well such as when you have just left a Bangla night spot with a new friend and NEED to get back to the hotel.

[aussie dollar]

Always walk to bangla tuk tuk home 100baht at any hour

[Latino4life]

wooow so the prices are the same as 2,5 years ago... Coz within Patong it costed around 100 B... It was possible to lower it to 70 but on the other hand 30 B wasn't worth the effort... Though I agree 100 B is a rip-off considering what everything else cost... However it's a cool ride and they drive like maniacs so you have to hold on to the bar for your very life cool...

[alexandermic]

Originally Posted by nkped

Okay, they are too high and a rip-off. But within Patong, what is the amount to offer that is reasonably likely to be accepted?

100 baht, but do not do it- rent a moto taxi for 20 baht 1 way- better yet rent an automatic moto (no shifting and electric start) for 150 baht per day and go where you want- trust me-What I do is have a beautiful bg ride me around and I pay the daily fee for the moto-it is sexy and they love it-

[junkhouse]

Originally Posted by butterflyblonde

Hey Safeas. Where the fook did you get that smiley from ?

And how do you import from another site or wherever into here ? I know of some great smilies and would love to use them as the ones here are boring nowadays

Check title line to see how I did it, btw photobucket is ok to host your avatars and smilies just for this purpose...
or as I did, just steal oe that suits your need, btw photobucket will supply you with the urls to use, others may not allow hotlinking..
http://photobucket.com/albums/v704/vgmaster1003/

[Whazzzup]

Okay got it ... ... I'm on my way

[marc26]

i understand that some people have different finacial situations than other, and i should try and save a little more, but when your haggling over 60-100 baht for a tuk-tuk, i just couldnt be bothered

[swiftdave]

Originally Posted by marc26

i understand that some people have different finacial situations than other, and i should try and save a little more, but when your haggling over 60-100 baht for a tuk-tuk, i just couldnt be bothered

I know what you mean. I spent 20 minutes haggling over a watch til I realized the difference was about a dollar. By the way, it is a TAG fake and I challenge anyone to tell the difference. and it is keeping perfect time.

[patong.be]

From Patong
PATONG - AIRPORT 320 B
PATONG - CAPE PANWA 290 B
PATONG - CHALONG BAY 230 B
PATONG - KAMALA BEACH 130 B
PATONG - KARON 110 B
PATONG - LAGUNA 200 B
PATONG - PHUKET TOWN 200 B

From Karon:
KARON - KATA 80 B
KARON - PATONG 110 B
KARON - PHUKET TOWN 230 B
KARON - CHALONG BAY 160 B
KARON - KAMALA 180 B

From:Phuket Town:
PHUKET TOWN - CAPE PANWA 140 B
PHUKET TOWN - CHALONG BAY 160 B
PHUKET TOWN - RAWAI 200 B
PHUKET TOWN - PROMTHEP CAPE 230 B
PHUKET TOWN - KARON 230 B
PHUKET TOWN - PATONG 200 B
PHUKET TOWN - KAMALA 300 B
PHUKET TOWN - CHERNG TALAY 220 B
PHUKET TOWN - AIRPORT 340 B

http://www.patong.be

[aussie dollar]

Offical from where,could be good to have a copy on some offical letterhead or such to show drivers when bartering fare.
bit like marc26 dont haggle over small amounts but sometimes fares asked are bloody stupidly high.

check out the prices in sydney,they are bloody high
http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/usin...xis/fares.html

[LivinLOS]

Legally all registered tuk tuks are supposed to have that on display inside the vehicle..

Good luck finding one of those sheets or getting those rates tho..

[mal140]

Originally Posted by patong.be

From Patong
PATONG - AIRPORT 320 B
PATONG - CAPE PANWA 290 B
PATONG - CHALONG BAY 230 B
PATONG - KAMALA BEACH 130 B
PATONG - KARON 110 B
PATONG - LAGUNA 200 B
PATONG - PHUKET TOWN 200 B

From Karon:
KARON - KATA 80 B
KARON - PATONG 110 B
KARON - PHUKET TOWN 230 B
KARON - CHALONG BAY 160 B
KARON - KAMALA 180 B

From:Phuket Town:
PHUKET TOWN - CAPE PANWA 140 B
PHUKET TOWN - CHALONG BAY 160 B
PHUKET TOWN - RAWAI 200 B
PHUKET TOWN - PROMTHEP CAPE 230 B
PHUKET TOWN - KARON 230 B
PHUKET TOWN - PATONG 200 B
PHUKET TOWN - KAMALA 300 B
PHUKET TOWN - CHERNG TALAY 220 B
PHUKET TOWN - AIRPORT 340 B

http://www.patong.be

do you work for the tuk tuk mafia??

[mal140]

Originally Posted by alexandermic

100 baht, but do not do it- rent a moto taxi for 20 baht 1 way- better yet rent an automatic moto (no shifting and electric start) for 150 baht per day and go where you want- trust me-What I do is have a beautiful bg ride me around and I pay the daily fee for the moto-it is sexy and they love it-

Think the rates had gone up to 300 bhat for high season and they would need your passport for the rental.
Thats why i got 1 from my wife's friend for 100 bhat a day and whats best.. no papers required for the rental.
Not to mention the number of road block the police had set up all around Patong. It impossible to ride around without being stopped.
During my last trip I actually flash my Army ID when they ask for my bike licence and they let me off. They have not idea what i show them 55555....

[driv]

Originally Posted by swiftdave

...and I challenge anyone to tell the difference. and it is keeping perfect time.

The difference is - knowing that they are real or not.

Mine are (real )