Krisb
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Post by Krisb on Apr 5, 2015 12:16:09 GMT 7
Since I've never caught a baht bus, what are the rules of these icons of Thailand?
How do you even catch one?
Is it fine to move all your shit furniture across town to your new house using one?
Can you pay extra to sit up front and have the drivers wife sit on your lap?
If he gets a flat tyre, do you offer to help change it, ask for money back, or stay up front with his wife on your lap and tell him to take his time changing the tyre?
Just wondering how it all works that's all?
Fire away!
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Post by SirToad on Apr 5, 2015 12:32:44 GMT 7
Has anyone ever been assaulted by a baht bus driver??
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Post by smokie36 on Apr 5, 2015 12:47:13 GMT 7
I like to ride the Baht buses around Bangkok....if you get one tke it to Khao San or the airport....half the price of the tuk tuk mafia muppets!
Love em to bits and never been assaulted....well only by the low cost....oh man those buses....I want one!
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Post by rgs2001uk on Apr 5, 2015 13:39:36 GMT 7
Since I've never caught a baht bus, what are the rules of these icons of Thailand? How do you even catch one? Is it fine to move all your furniture across town to your new house using one? Can you pay extra to sit up front and have the drivers wife sit on your lap? If he gets a flat tyre, do you offer to help change it, ask for money back, or stay up front with his wife on your lap and tell him to take his time changing the tyre? Just wondering how it all works that's all? Fire away! There are no rules, Wait at stop for it to come along, helps if you can read Thai, Yes many thais use them for just that, The driver usually lets me ride for free if i sit on his wifes lap, he tells me it helps to shut her up, Tell him to pass you his ya dong bottle and to take his time, if he has a pack of smokes thell him to hand them over as well |
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Post by Krisb on Apr 5, 2015 13:46:57 GMT 7
Help I'm surrounded by mods!
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OlPhatHo
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Post by OlPhatHo on Apr 5, 2015 13:55:34 GMT 7
Bring a few live chooks & piglets plus a huge basket
of assorted fruits & veggies and a crate of cold beer.
Wear old crusty shorts & a singlet with 7/11 sunglasses
over your eyes. Hand out some beers to the other pax
& driver...sit back...enjoy the ride/day.
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Post by Johnny on Apr 5, 2015 14:15:45 GMT 7
Wai everyone on the bus and be sure to tip the driver.
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Post by gweiloman on Apr 5, 2015 15:33:32 GMT 7
Didn't even know there were baht buses in Bkk. Thought they only existed down in Pattaya (I do live in Bkk by the way)
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Post by bigbadgeordie on Apr 5, 2015 15:34:36 GMT 7
Sit on the bench, nearest the back of the vehicle, stretch your legs out and do not move when people wish to exit or enter. A great way to meet new people.
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Post by smokie36 on Apr 5, 2015 15:37:19 GMT 7
Didn't even know there were baht buses in Bkk. Thought they only existed down in Pattaya (I do live in Bkk by the way) Once you get off the beaten track and down the side sois they are there mate. |
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Post by SirToad on Apr 5, 2015 15:37:30 GMT 7
Didn't even know there were baht buses in Bkk. Thought they only existed down in Pattaya (I do live in Bkk by the way) Song Taews a littl bit different than the Pattaya baht bus, but used in Bangkok. No so much in downtown areas though |
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Post by Johnny on Apr 5, 2015 15:39:39 GMT 7
Didn't even know there were baht buses in Bkk. Thought they only existed down in Pattaya (I do live in Bkk by the way) Above Soi 71 they still exist and make runs to Paradise Park and Seacon Square. On Nut below 77 has a mini hub of them under a bridge that has hundreds, not sure where all those go but it's quite busy. |
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Post by professorfart on Apr 5, 2015 16:24:54 GMT 7
We have them around here (Lat Krabang/King Kaew) but they're not for me....
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Post by SirToad on Apr 18, 2015 14:05:36 GMT 7
Must be some more tales of The Baht Bus??
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Post by rubl on Apr 18, 2015 15:26:24 GMT 7
Must be some more tales of The Baht Bus?? I live in khet Dusit. Along thanon Nakorn Chaisri only line #14 with small, appropriately orange coloured buses and the larger aircon ones. But then this is a civilised part of Bangkok  |
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