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Whenever we are in Phuket we use the services of a driver who has a clean, air-conditioned car which can seat up to 8 passengers (at a squeeze - 4 is best). He is prompt, reliable and speaks English well. He helps us with everything you can think of, from great meals at the most incredibly cheap prices to picking up things for us, picks up and drops off our laundry which he gets done at bargain prices, shopping on our behalf to give us new tastes and experiences at the markets or festivals. He also gets us 'Thai prices' when we're out shopping. He is friendly, fun and incredibly helpful. Having him makes Phuket like a second home for us because we have easy access to anything at any time with local knowledge. Mai is available for airport transfers at a quoted price, but usually 600 baht, then usually 1,500 baht per day, as fuel costs have risen and he now drives a large commuter van. Longer distances may incur a little extra, but Mai will give you a price up front. Mai's wife, Nuch (pronounced Nooch) has an email address which she checks every few days. It is listed below. I will include her telephone number as well, as she takes the bookings. If you call Thailand, be prepared to hear a beeping sound, the phone does not make a ringing sound that you are probably familiar with. It does not mean the phone is disconnected or engaged, just hang on. Mai now has two vehicles, as he has purchased a minibus which can seat 11-12 passengers so he can accommodate group bookings or smaller ones. Please note the change of email address, the other account no longer works. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor HomePhone: +6641 134 809Other Contact: hknuch@hotmail.com
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| | | | Renting cars and taxis: Private Car with local tourist guide cum driver | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
We could see almost all of Phuket within 3-4 days time, thanks to Mr. Mae and his Wife Ms Nuch, who made this possible. Mr. Mae has been staying in Phuket for quite a long time and provides transport services to tourists. They are very helpful people and understand English language quite well. I extracted his information from travel pages of one of the travelers in Virtual Tourist and contacted him thro his e mail which is kunthipc@thaimail.com. His wife Nuch manages the e-mails and its better to give 3-4 days time to reply. They have a big spacious car and are more then happy to take tourists to all the touristy places. He carries a mobile (# 016520017). At the end of the day, when we wanted to pay him for taking us around Phuket, he wouldn’t tell us the amount. He said, we could pay whatever we feel like. I was taken aback and had no idea how much to pay. We paid him 1000 THB because he had been with us for the whole day. Later on, on checking with fellow tourists, I roughly got the idea. If you hire a car for half a day, (say from 0900 hrs to 1400 hrs), normal rate is THB 500. If it is for full day (say from 0900 hrs to 1900 hrs), the rate is THB 1000. If you engage the car for the whole day and late evening, (say from 0900 hrs. to 2300 hrs), better pay 1400-1500 THB. Actually the good service which he rendered to us is unquantifiable. So it is justified if we pay a little extra. Since it is Thai Bhats, it means a lot. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor HomePhone: +66 16520017Other Contact: kunthipc@thaimail.com
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| | | | Renting cars and taxis: Great local driver with fair prices | Tip Rating: | | | | |
We found taxis expensive, plus there's always the issue of drivers who don't speak much English or want to take you to places so they get commission. Another forum recommended a youngish local man, Mr Mor. He's a trained vet and speaks excellent English. Clean, new, fully insured Toyota Wish seats 6 passengers. He can be hired by the hour for short trips to night markets etc, or for the half day or full day. Half day from 600 b; full day from 1200 b (petrol is becoming really expensive so difficult to be exact). When we were there he took us all over the island to temples, shopping (he knew where to go for the best prices), beaches, attractions and excellent local restaurants that really gave us the insider track! Because his English is so good, you can ask him about things you see or ask for other suggestions. We gave him a list of places we wanted to go and he worked out the most sensible route. Highly recommended by many people: polite, professional, very reliable. Contact him at pongkands@gmail.com or by phone on 01-647 2643. Theme: Car/Motor HomeOther Contact: jo.lamiri@gmail.com
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