fatbhoytim Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 Seen 2-3 of this new type of baht bus in town recently. Looks like a plastic or fibre glass design. It looks very closed in and doesn't seem to have seat cushions, or a decent view. No standing at the back either. If this is the way forward, I can see a price rise on the way. Up to 20 baht! What will the cheap arses do then 😂🍻 sorry pics not very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankholland Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 They are the new electric baht busses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbhoytim Posted July 7, 2024 Author Share Posted July 7, 2024 8 minutes ago, frankholland said: They are the new electric baht busses. Ah, makes sense now!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 (edited) Is there any topic that has featured in the last 20+ years of various Thai Forums more often than that of the Pattaya Baht bus. 😄 Or better value for money! Edited July 7, 2024 by Jambo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 Standing on the back of the Baht Buses is cool, its always my first choice.... That back standing area is a real money maker for the Baht Buses when its packed... I hope they lose interest in the EVs due to the cost and all the lost charging time... But The way the city rolls is to cram policies down peoples throats even if every one is against it... Like removing all the signs from Walking Street...So even if the new Baht Buses are not as good as the old ones, it will not matter.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 19 minutes ago, fforest said: Standing on the back of the Baht Buses is cool, its always my first choice.... That back standing area is a real money maker for the Baht Buses when its packed... Except when you fall off. Then its good business for the hospitals and no inurance pay out from the Baht bus 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 17 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: Except when you fall off. Then its good business for the hospitals and no inurance pay out from the Baht bus 😁 Well as long as anyone is Vaccinated they should be Ok... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 57 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: Except when you fall off. Then its good business for the hospitals and no inurance pay out from the Baht bus 😁 Or with the appalling standard of Thai drivers you’ll probably get rear ended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 (edited) That's odd, Toyota don't make a full EV version of the Hilux as yet, but the plug in socket correlates with where the EV plug is. That's one of the test bed models... Well spotted!! https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/motoring/2794104/toyota-testing-ev-pickup-ahead-of-production-in-thailand Still going with state of the art leaf spring suspension as well lol. https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/all-electric-toyota-hilux-to-go-into-production-in-2025/ Edited July 7, 2024 by Butch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbhoytim Posted July 7, 2024 Author Share Posted July 7, 2024 9 minutes ago, Butch said: That's odd, Toyota don't make a full EV version of the Hilux as yet, but the plug in socket correlates with where the EV plug is. That's one of the test bed models... Well spotted!! https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/motoring/2794104/toyota-testing-ev-pickup-ahead-of-production-in-thailand Still going with state of the art leaf spring suspension as well lol. https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/all-electric-toyota-hilux-to-go-into-production-in-2025/ Feck, that's above my pay grade 555 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 1 hour ago, fforest said: Well as long as anyone is Vaccinated they should be Ok... 1 hour ago, fforest said: Standing on the back of the Baht Buses is cool, its always my first choice.... That back standing area is a real money maker for the Baht Buses when its packed... I hope they lose interest in the EVs due to the cost and all the lost charging time... But The way the city rolls is to cram policies down peoples throats even if every one is against it... Like removing all the signs from Walking Street...So even if the new Baht Buses are not as good as the old ones, it will not matter.... The fact that you stand on the back of those things pretty much tells the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 1 hour ago, Glasseye said: The fact that you stand on the back of those things pretty much tells the story. I also prefer to stand on the back whenever I can - easy to get on and off, nice cool breeze while in motion, and often the only way to get back and forth from Jomtien because the busses are always so busy... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 1 hour ago, maipenrai said: I also prefer to stand on the back whenever I can - easy to get on and off, nice cool breeze while in motion, and often the only way to get back and forth from Jomtien because the busses are always so busy... My mate Sweatie was standing on the back of a baht bus going along Beach Road Jomtien when it went over one of those "sleeping policemen" and he was catapulted into the road. Not hospital job but looked a mess. Mind you, he always does. 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted July 7, 2024 Share Posted July 7, 2024 1 hour ago, Jambo said: My mate Sweatie was standing on the back of a baht bus going along Beach Road Jomtien when it went over one of those "sleeping policemen" and he was catapulted into the road. Not hospital job but looked a mess. Mind you, he always does. 🤣 Maybe he should have been hanging on tighter, there's plenty to hang on to... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted July 8, 2024 Share Posted July 8, 2024 I'm always standing on the back as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freee!! Posted July 8, 2024 Share Posted July 8, 2024 4 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said: I'm always standing on the back as well I only do that when it is getting crowded, but it does have its advantages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted July 8, 2024 Share Posted July 8, 2024 I used to do it, but over the years I''ve heard too many horror stories and started to do the math. I guess I'm just an old ninny, but the horror of falling off one of those things and getting run over by a concrete truck doesn't appeal to me. When I get on those things I make sure I am well planted with my feet and have a good grip on something. And very careful when getting off and paying. Motorbikes whzzing by and uneven pavement everywhere. Some of those guys shift and brake hard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted July 8, 2024 Share Posted July 8, 2024 6 hours ago, Glasseye said: I used to do it, but over the years I''ve heard too many horror stories and started to do the math. I guess I'm just an old ninny, but the horror of falling off one of those things and getting run over by a concrete truck doesn't appeal to me. When I get on those things I make sure I am well planted with my feet and have a good grip on something. And very careful when getting off and paying. Motorbikes whzzing by and uneven pavement everywhere. Some of those guys shift and brake hard. Well, that's just Thailand in general and Pattaya in particular - everyone should be aware of what's going on around them and always expect the unexpected and you should be okay. I'd worry more (and do!) about crossing 2nd or 3rd Roads on foot than I would about riding on baht busses, so chill out, hang on tight, and don't be an old ninny, lol.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted July 8, 2024 Share Posted July 8, 2024 Fcuk that , if I'm paying 10 baht , I'm having a seat ... if it's full I'll wave them on and get the next one 😎 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted July 9, 2024 Share Posted July 9, 2024 7 hours ago, maipenrai said: Well, that's just Thailand in general and Pattaya in particular - everyone should be aware of what's going on around them and always expect the unexpected and you should be okay. I'd worry more (and do!) about crossing 2nd or 3rd Roads on foot than I would about riding on baht busses, so chill out, hang on tight, and don't be an old ninny, lol.... Thanks, I'm usually chilled, even when soaked in sweat. lol Yes, crossing those roads can be quite a challange. And your point about always being aware is well taken and certainly a priority in my book (as you know). As challenging as crossing those roads can be typically my radar is on full power. It's the little side Sois where the bikes (especially the electric ones that you cant hear) come whipping around a corner out of know where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted July 9, 2024 Share Posted July 9, 2024 7 hours ago, Stillearly said: Fcuk that , if I'm paying 10 baht , I'm having a seat ... if it's full I'll wave them on and get the next one 😎 If they raise the price to 20 baht we might as well close this forum down because because I bet all the expats here will be leaving on the first plane out of Thailand... 20 baht will break peoples bank... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted July 9, 2024 Share Posted July 9, 2024 2 hours ago, fforest said: If they raise the price to 20 baht we might as well close this forum down because because I bet all the expats here will be leaving on the first plane out of Thailand... 20 baht will break peoples bank... Fucking right mate .. It should be reduced to 5 Baht like the olden days !! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrogmonster Posted July 10, 2024 Share Posted July 10, 2024 The tranny rubbing my leg while its mate tries to steal my wallet. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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