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 by pinzo
for tutu .... they charge for onlY 10 to 20 baht for short trip (example big c to world trade centre) and 20 to 30 baht per person for a longer trip.
but definatly u have to visit some of the jewellary shops along the way or temples. BUT DO REMEMBER DO NOT BUY ANY OF THEM AS THEY ARE ALL FAKE.. juz go in and look see look see for a 5 min in that way the tutu driver can redeem petro coupon . it quite interesting to visit the temple too . (STILL REMEMBER DON BELIEVE THE PPL IN THE TEMPLE WHO TOKS TO U ABT JEWELLERY ) they might seem real with proof card or whatever ..
ITS FAKE
TAKE BTS ITS THE SAFEST. Leave a Comment
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 ONE OF THE SUIT
DRIVERS-Bangkok. by mamasan69
My brother and I were involved in this scam a couple of times while in Bangkok. After trying to get out of looking at suits, we ended up trying to spend 10 minutes (that is what the driver said was the minimum time before he would get a gas coupon) I got kicked out of the store after about 3. My brother somehow managed to stay in there for the full time, however I never did see a gas coupon given to the driver.
Even as my brother was still in the siut shop, the driver was wanting me to go see some gems, because he happened to notice my rings.
The best suggestion that I can give would be tell the Tuk Tuk drivers that are offering a "cheaper" than normal ride, that you don't want to see any suits, or gold/gem shops. If you tell them this right away it may help to avoid getting caught up in this particular scam. Leave a Comment
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 by ahcoln
You must always bargain with the tuk-tuk driver. If their offer is too cheap, you can just ask directly whether they are going to make some stops, and I believe they will just be honest to you. If the fare seems a bit high, I always cut down to the half at the beginning, and slightly increase at the end of the bargaining. This way always work, at least for myself. Riding on the tuk-tuk is too fun that you really won't want to miss it.
Alternative way? Don't take the tuk-tuk if you really so scare. But since you are already have the courage to leave your home, what so scare to only BARGAIN? Leave a Comment
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 Tuk-tuk of Bangkok by LotusV8
Hold on Your things during the ride - I lost my cellphone on the second day in Bangkok.
A Tuk-tuk should not cost more than 50 THB, always ask for the price before You go!
Avoid Tuks that only wants 10 THB!
Avoid the Tuk-tuks and go for a cab instead, it is twice as expensive (max 100 THB) but go for taxi-meters and insist on that the driver should put it on Leave a Comment
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 TUK TUK by tophat30
Most of them will understand if you decline the offer, but if they keep on insisting, tell them that you’ll report them to the police as they’re aware that they’re breaching their Law. Call the Tourism Authority of Thailand at 694-1222 ext. 1090-1094 or after hours call 1155 for the Tourist Police. Leave a Comment
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tuk-tuks are generally fitted with a water-cooled two-stroke engine. They have handlebar controls instead of a steering wheel, making them a tricycle. The tuk-tuk is named after the sound its two-stroke engine makes when it is idling. It may have been derived from a similar Japanese automobile Daihatsu Midget in the 1950s. are popular amongst tourists for their novelty value.
They are occasionally faster than taxis in heavy traffic as weaving in and out is easier, but generally about the same or slower. Without any luggage, 3 people can fit into one fairly comfortably - it's possible to fit more in but it gets a bit cramped. Fares always have to be bargained for, and it is sometimes possible to bargain tuk-tuk drivers down to less than the taxi flagfall of 35B when they make good value. Most times, they offer no savings over a taxi, except perhaps if you're good at bargaining and can speak good Thai. The initial price they quote is likely to be well over the going rate, but it's easy to bargain it down to a more reasonable one if you know roughly the equivalent taxi fare.
In Bangkok the Thais much prefer to take taxis which don't cost much more and don't have the tuk-tuk problems of choking exhaust fumes, rough ride, no air-conditioning, and safety.
It's essential to bargain the price with tuk-tuks before getting in. If you only ask after the ride, it's likely to end in a request for an ridiculous fare which can obviously lead to an unpleasant situation.
Fares in Bangkok are 30 to 100 Baht.
Use the BTS Skytrain or the Underground MRT Subway for transport as most tourist areas in bangkok are serviced by both!
Also use a taxi but insist on them using the meter! 35 baht is the flagdown rate!
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This is a common "ruse" used by the cab/tuk tuk drivers. After you hop on their vehicle, they will claim that they need to make a detour to some place so that they can claim free petrol vouchers even if we just wander around the merchant's store. They might then suggest an alternative to where you had wanted to go. For example, we wanted to go to Chatuchak Market but he suggested somewhere else i coudln't recall the name.
Luckily, we had read up that the drivers would do such a thing so we told him we were in a rush (which we really were) and couldn't spare the time.
Surprisingly, the driver suggested he let us off at the next BTS station so that we could take a traffic-free train ride to Chatuchak, which we did. Seeing that he wasn't so hard up on the lost business, we then gave him the hop on fare of 35 baht, though he seemed surprised that we did so.
Hence, our reason of being in a hurry seemed like a good excuse to use. If one really encounters such drivers, take the train! Leave a Comment
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Beware of some of the tuk tuk drivers. On the pretext of taking you to some of the places that you want to visit or suggest that they take you on a sightseeing tours, they will take you to some gemshops etc. where you might probably get scammed.
Also, try to avoid taking the motorcycle taxis - they are pretty reckless drivers weaving in and out of traffic. No point putting your life at risk. Always take the BTS or Subway to avoid getting into a traffic jam rather than depending on the motorcycle taxis. Leave a Comment
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I was warned by another traveller to not trust anyone in Bangkok. Fortunately, I've met some very friendly folks.
However, one guy on the street gave me tons of advise on how all types of event were free (like Thai Boxing, Thai dancing) at a fair, and how the "government took tooks" are only $0.25/hour today, and amazingly one pulled up right then.
It was obviously a setup, and when I told them no thanks, the driver even called me stupid. So I called him a liar, and said I'd find a cop if he didn't get lost. No big deal, but beware of these guys. I also heard they'll tell you something like the National Palace is closed. Leave a Comment
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 by jerjc99
Everyone likes to try something new and Tuk Tuks can be fun. But never even get into a Tuk Tuk without first fixing a price that is acceptable to you. And be sure that the driver knows that you know precisely where you want to go.
Secondly, be advised that many of the drivers are on amphetamines, it's the only way that some of them can keep going, work long hours and support their families. Look into the eyes of the driver and you will know if he's high or not.
Unlike Tuk Tuks, taxis have metres. Sure, even with a metred taxi you can still be taken for a ride. But usually they are pretty good and take you the most direct route to where you want to go. And knowing where you want to go is the key. Be sure to refer to your map, or get your hotel to write in Thai language where you are going.
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