Palatkik Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I wonder why the extra baht? Perhaps because they use the expressway going to Pattaya and stay on the bouncy under route coming back with a higher exposure to accidents so you get a discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_schist Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 either that it it pays for your travel insurance ha ha. all i know is that last week i travelled back from pattaya with one of the top 3 hangovers of all time. As soon as the bus strated moving i knew i was in trouble. i managed to get to bkk without throwing up but i did think i was going to pass out. it was enough to put me off for life...next time its the taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Mini vans are a decent alternative as well...was 250bht last time I used it...scheduled pick ups at your hotel, or designated spot...same same comming back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I have only taken the bus from MorChit a couple of times but i thought it was a pretty good service and reasonably priced. The good thing about the bus is that it is big and you feel a bit safer than in a car. Some of the limo drivers i have had were scary the way they drove and the speed they went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Petchburi Pete Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Believe it or not, some of these passengers do live out in the middle of nowhere! If you have bags/luggage stowed in the side compartment below the seats, make sure you sit on that side and keep an eye on your stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummigut Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Think there has been a rise in bus prices across the board. Happened sometime after election <<burp>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palatkik Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 We did a detour up to the foot hills of Khao Kieo last month? Just for one old lady who couldn?t be arsed to get local transport near Bang Sean. I assumed the old girl was a relation of the driver. No one on board, mostly Thais said a word to the driver adding at least 45 minutes to the journey. One wonders whether the drivers are ever told from the start that they are just f&cking bus drivers and there are 43 other fare paying suckers aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALHOLK Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Hi! You obviously didn't read my post properly. If the live in Chonburi why the fuck don't they take the Chonburi bus. I think it is about as frequent as the Pattaya bus. regards ALHOLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuytrede Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 not so many first class busses to Chonburi, so it can make sense to take the Pattaya bus and: Thais will choose a bus according to the reputation of the company. There are big differences (many foreigners don't even realize there are different bus companies because the busses all look the same). This may be a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palatkik Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I recall many years back when the aircon blue buses ran only point to point and had hostesses and drinks on this route. The driver would tell passengers asking to get off prior to wait until they reached the destination, either Ekamai or Pattaya terminal (then located on the beach road). If you wanted to get off on route you had to take the non aircon buses that stopped anywhere and everywhere. Even these stuck to the planned route though and persons living off the beaten track then transferred to a local bus or taxi. Everyone knew what they were paying for before getting on board. Now you are left to the drivers whim. If such a service of old were available today on a regular 30 minute basis or so I?d take it, but will use taxis in the mean time or drive myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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