Last time we were in Thailand (2018), we almost got into a TukTuk that was a scam. Thank goodness I read about it prior to going. Dude wanted to take us to a suit making shop before taking us to our destination. I’m Thai but he saw my family, Caucasian husband, and kids. He saw us a ploys.
Natty. Love your positive energy and journalism style. You bring excitement every time you're on. Nicely done. This is a fabulous idea. Bringing traditional transportation with a modern tech flair into the future. Here is a good chance for the Thai govt to invest in the country's future. Cleaner air, less noise pollution, less costs. They could incentivize current Tuk Tuk drivers to invest in these also by giving them discounts and service agreements. In the long run (depending on start up costs, which again the govt should partner with current drivers/owners), these electric Tuk Tuk's could cost less to maintain. Also, foreign investors could help in these ventures, again with emphasis on helping the local Tuk Tuk drivers.
The reason they only get so few passengers is because they are charging 500 BAHT!!! That is over US$16 and if you've never been to Thailand, that is a HUGE rip off. A lot of Thai people don't even make that in one day's work.
I read the Thai government wan't issuing license plates for TuK Tuks [any form] anymore. I also heard some TuK Tuk drivers are selling their plates for extravagant prices? The rates Tuk Tuk drivers charge tourists are excessive and exploitation. They want 400-500 baht for the distance an air conditioned Taxi would charge 120 baht!
That's the reason they're not making money. If they were honest and charge a decent rate they would make money. Reminds me of those men who hang around hotels hoping to make a killing in one trip while being idle for the entire day.
Tuk tuk drivers are there own worst enemy the are always trying to rip you off at every change no wonder people who know Bangkok don’t use them for me it’s not worth the aggravation I’d rather walk
I only take taxis if it is late at night/early morning and the BTS and metro are closed.... I hate haggling with taxi and tuk tuks. Sometimes I'll take a motorbike taxi.... I also try to use the canal boats if I can remember. But if MUVMI is a fixed rate via the app, I'd use it too.
They used to be 2 stroke and made a lot of pollution but they were cheap. They slowly changed to 4 stroke with less pollution but very expensive especially for farang.
Natty has once again excelled, for the Thai people, tourist, this type of show shows just what Thailand is about, the culture being demonstrated perfectly, well done Natty
I never use tuk tuks in BKK purely because of both health (outdoor pollution, no air filter unlike cars) as well as the safety reasons (cars are designed to withstand accidents to some extent, tuktuks your head would just hit the pavement if you were to fall on the side...)
I saw the first elictric ones made like 8-9 years ago in bbk.. but of course they only sold them to hotels, hospitals etc. I live this new concept, same will as we alr asy know start to happen with Mototaxi too... Great step forward
Thank you for this Natty and Muvmi. EV is the future. Climate change is real and fossil fuels must be phased out. Great idea hope we get more EVs in Pattaya 😁✌️💕
Doesn't matter. They used to be, 10 years or so ago, a great deal. Now they are just a bunch of crooks who think they rate the same rates as a taxi with AC.
@@rocket5551 I do. But, while I realize they were hawking the new electric versions, the drivers will be the same. If my post alerts even one newcomer then I reckon I helped.
This is good to hear. I would use that over a traditional tuk tuk or scooter every time. Quiet and clean, easy like a grab or Uber. Are there incentives for business owners to trade in their gas for electric?
Thanks for this report on electric tuktuks. I am surprised that the green aspect of these vehicles is mentioned, but there was not a word about how silent they are bringing a bit of peace in a very loud street environment in good part caused by regular tuktuks. As for cars a gradual evolution to an all-electric tuktuk Bangkok is hopefully part of a better future for the city. For those actually complaining that electric tuktuks are too silent, I say that you cannot stop progress, and we will eventually adapt to the new electric environment of cars and tuktuks: it’s better than a lot of noise and pollution !
Keep it oul school that's what I love about Thailand it's not like the west if they keep moving forward there will be no point holidaying there that's what I love about Thailand it's like being back in the good old days please keep Thailand the way it always was even more people will visit then .... keep Thailand original....
concrete box houses and modern trains. used to love the sleeper car bottom bunk with the window open going up to nong kai. riverside teak houses. now all riverside dwellings gone to make room for a concrete boardwalk and steps the length of the Mekong. and the Lao blame the Thais for the disappearance of the giant catfish. etc etc
Do not ride a tuk-tuk with a taxi driver who is dirty and not neatly dressed, including people who are intoxicated or the car smells because you will be cheated on the price. You should call a car through the application that is available. You will receive good service and a good car.
Tuk Tuk is a legendary and most effective vehicle in BKK..I like to use in many occasions....Switching to electricity is good to reduce air n noise pollution...But its a little more prone to get accidents..????Cause its so quiet that people and other passing vehicles could not notice it coming..!!! China got many accidents from early periods of electric motorcycles.....Just a thought..!!!!
So basically its the Uber of E-tuktuk with limited range. It's a great idea and badly needed. The tuktuk and the motorcycles are the biggest polluters in BKK. The real impact will be getting this tech to the masses. The gov't should be designing incentive programs for regular tuktuk drivers to trade in their smoke spewers for these newer models. Start installing solor charging infrastructure. Setup financing programs. The asshole king is sitting on $60Billion... maybe he can kick in a few baht. The design of these etuks strays too far from the traditional design... just not the same..
@@lesbianalien3435 one day I hailed a regular taxi around MBK. Turns out the driver had a catalogue with places he wanted to take me to. I told him I'm on my way to Dusit Zoo. He must have been acting dumb because it took him a while to figure out I wanted to go to the zoo in Bangkok. That was so annoying to think I hailed a moving taxi that turned out to be something else. After leaving the zoo there were several tuk tuk drivers outside the zoo. I avoided them thinking I can easily hail a taxi. The taxis that stopped wanted a flat rate to take me to MBK. I refused and kept on walking. Eventually I found a taxi that took me to MBK using the meter. The taxi commission there needs to crack down on these outlaw drivers who give Bangkok a bad reputation. Best thing for tourists is learning how to travel on the BTS and MRT. Those are efficient and can save lots of money and time. The local buses are also cheap.
@@samthepoet107 many years ago there used to be many fake taxis at the airport. And there was a number of times tourists would jump in after they got off their flight. And the fake taxi would take them somewhere and beat them up and rob the tourist. You have to think. The tourist straight off a flight is a high value target. With hoilday money laptop phone etc. Thank god its not like that anymore. So you got away lightly with them just trying to scam you
@@lesbianalien3435 that used to happen here in New York City at JFK Airport. There is usually a long taxi line. A man standing in the arrival area would make an offer. The unsuspecting tourist would be happy to get quick service. Then the driver would take them off their route, often either overcharging them or robbing them. I don't see such news anymore but I was coming in from the Philippines two years ago when a man in the arrival area offered me a taxi ride that I turned down. Even regular legal taxi drivers can be crooks. Coming in at JFK some years ago I stood in line to get a yellow taxi. I told him which route to take. I used to work at JFK and would drive my car there to work so I knew the shortest route. He ignored me then went up on the Van Wyck Highway, the longest way but quickest way around 2 am in the morning. When I complained he got off and took local streets. I told him I'm not paying him the meter rate because he ripped me off. I paid him the flat rate for JFK to Manhattan. The most honest taxi drivers I found were in Hong Kong. I tried giving a Hong Kong taxi driver extra but he won't take it. I told him I won't need the HK money anymore and told him to keep it. Also the good thing about Hong Kong if you know where you are going you can take the train directly outside the airport doors to the city center.
thanks for watching, check out our latest video from Bangkok Pat:ua-cam.com/video/6ocBFPL1M6g/v-deo.html
Yep. There's an electric tuktuk in Chiang Mai. Took a ride in 2019. Loved it! No fumes and no loud noise.
Last time we were in Thailand (2018), we almost got into a TukTuk that was a scam. Thank goodness I read about it prior to going. Dude wanted to take us to a suit making shop before taking us to our destination. I’m Thai but he saw my family, Caucasian husband, and kids. He saw us a ploys.
Natty. Love your positive energy and journalism style. You bring excitement every time you're on. Nicely done.
This is a fabulous idea. Bringing traditional transportation with a modern tech flair into the future. Here is a good chance for the Thai govt to invest in the country's future. Cleaner air, less noise pollution, less costs. They could incentivize current Tuk Tuk drivers to invest in these also by giving them discounts and service agreements. In the long run (depending on start up costs, which again the govt should partner with current drivers/owners), these electric Tuk Tuk's could cost less to maintain.
Also, foreign investors could help in these ventures, again with emphasis on helping the local Tuk Tuk drivers.
Two Intelligent eloquent women making a difference.
The reason they only get so few passengers is because they are charging 500 BAHT!!! That is over US$16 and if you've never been to Thailand, that is a HUGE rip off. A lot of Thai people don't even make that in one day's work.
This is a great idea! When I visit BK I will definitely use them!
Natty belongs on CNN or the BBC. Amazing gem.
I read the Thai government wan't issuing license plates for TuK Tuks [any form] anymore. I also heard some TuK Tuk drivers are selling their plates for extravagant prices? The rates Tuk Tuk drivers charge tourists are excessive and exploitation. They want 400-500 baht for the distance an air conditioned Taxi would charge 120 baht!
That's the reason they're not making money. If they were honest and charge a decent rate they would make money. Reminds me of those men who hang around hotels hoping to make a killing in one trip while being idle for the entire day.
thank you natty .
Tuk tuk drivers are there own worst enemy the are always trying to rip you off at every change no wonder people who know Bangkok don’t use them for me it’s not worth the aggravation I’d rather walk
The taxis are the worst scammers there, i preffer walk if i can
I only take taxis if it is late at night/early morning and the BTS and metro are closed.... I hate haggling with taxi and tuk tuks. Sometimes I'll take a motorbike taxi.... I also try to use the canal boats if I can remember. But if MUVMI is a fixed rate via the app, I'd use it too.
They used to be 2 stroke and made a lot of pollution but they were cheap.
They slowly changed to 4 stroke with less pollution but very expensive especially for farang.
Natty has once again excelled, for the Thai people, tourist, this type of show shows just what Thailand is about, the culture being demonstrated perfectly, well done Natty
I love tuk tuks for short rides!
I never use tuk tuks in BKK purely because of both health (outdoor pollution, no air filter unlike cars) as well as the safety reasons (cars are designed to withstand accidents to some extent, tuktuks your head would just hit the pavement if you were to fall on the side...)
Great interview and great idea!
Shame this was not used to promote road safety, seat belts were fitted but not used ????
Tuk Tuk a great way to get around. Have used many time while in Bangkok.
I saw the first elictric ones made like 8-9 years ago in bbk.. but of course they only sold them to hotels, hospitals etc. I live this new concept, same will as we alr asy know start to happen with Mototaxi too... Great step forward
yup i drove one in 2019 in chiang mai. pleasant without the noise. and good for the enviroment. win win there
Thank you for this Natty and Muvmi. EV is the future. Climate change is real and fossil fuels must be phased out. Great idea hope we get more EVs in Pattaya 😁✌️💕
Excellent Idea …. People will prefer Tuk Tuk then Taxi
Loving the tuk tuk
Happy New Year Natty !!
I do train in BKK, and baht bus in Pattaya.
Thanks Natty interesting as usual nice blouse !!!
Cool episode!
I need one for personal use. I don't like how long they are. s there a shorter version of this?
Great story Natty. You are Gold 👍
Doesn't matter. They used to be, 10 years or so ago, a great deal. Now they are just a bunch of crooks who think they rate the same rates as a taxi with AC.
@@rocket5551 I do. But, while I realize they were hawking the new electric versions, the drivers will be the same. If my post alerts even one newcomer then I reckon I helped.
“Tuk tuk is representative of Thai culture” she says. Yup, I kind of agree - noisy, dirty, dangerous and adhering to class system.
you should ask her how much dose it cost if someone want to buy a tuk tuk[ personal use.
This is good to hear. I would use that over a traditional tuk tuk or scooter every time. Quiet and clean, easy like a grab or Uber. Are there incentives for business owners to trade in their gas for electric?
Nooo! I love the fact that I can’t tell the difference between a 2000 Subaru WRC car and a Tuk Tuk until I look.
Happy new tuktuk 😁
I hope the classic tuk tuks are allowed on the street as well as the modern alternative.
What a great idea
Sawadee pii mai Natty 😍 ❤
Happy new year
Thank You Natty Thaiger 😍👍
and Natty was never seen again
Thanks for this report on electric tuktuks. I am surprised that the green aspect of these vehicles is mentioned, but there was not a word about how silent they are bringing a bit of peace in a very loud street environment in good part caused by regular tuktuks. As for cars a gradual evolution to an all-electric tuktuk Bangkok is hopefully part of a better future for the city. For those actually complaining that electric tuktuks are too silent, I say that you cannot stop progress, and we will eventually adapt to the new electric environment of cars and tuktuks: it’s better than a lot of noise and pollution !
Happy New Year Natty 🥳🥂🎷🎼
Great vlog Natty !!! Are you really a rebel ??? I don’t think so 🥰🥰
Do they first take you to the jewelry store before the destination you want to go to? And waste 4 hours of your time?
first stop: Jim Thompson
Keep it oul school that's what I love about Thailand it's not like the west if they keep moving forward there will be no point holidaying there that's what I love about Thailand it's like being back in the good old days please keep Thailand the way it always was even more people will visit then .... keep Thailand original....
concrete box houses and modern trains. used to love the sleeper car bottom bunk with the window open going up to nong kai. riverside teak houses. now all riverside dwellings gone to make room for a concrete boardwalk and steps the length of the Mekong. and the Lao blame the Thais for the disappearance of the giant catfish. etc etc
Impressive. Ahead of the curve
Do not ride a tuk-tuk with a taxi driver who is dirty and not neatly dressed, including people who are intoxicated or the car smells because you will be cheated on the price. You should call a car through the application that is available. You will receive good service and a good car.
Yea...Thailand should probably force electric motorbikes by 2030...Bangkok air pollution getting worse and worse
Tuk tuks are great. But arrange a price first. By the way, one of your camera lenses are very dirty.
DIFFERENCE FOR TUK TUK and uber is the vehicle
really bad air pollution noise pollution...you got it....
Lol savings the climate. But were do the electric power comes from. Hahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂
tuk tuk design is from lambro550 design sold to india by italian lambretta scooters in 1972 scooter india limited S I L made them
Tuk Tuk is a legendary and most effective vehicle in BKK..I like to use in many occasions....Switching to electricity is good to reduce air n noise pollution...But its a little more prone to get accidents..????Cause its so quiet that people and other passing vehicles could not notice it coming..!!! China got many accidents from early periods of electric motorcycles.....Just a thought..!!!!
they'd get MORE fares if they were not such gouging crooks. At 500 do Thai's use them? The electrics are FAST too.
Loving your skinny jeans
Look just as frightening as the gas powered ones :)
Just don't forget to add some original tuk tuk noise. If this is too silent. It can be dangerous
You are beautiful
Hi natty
Tuk Tuk uber ....👈
TukTuk crackdown needed. Drivers are the most annoying thing about bangkok
Nat looks so hot 🔥 🥰
U muvmi Natty
the crapyest transport out but most expensive.Glad they don't have them in Pattaya.
^^^
Let’s all pretend energy can be without pollution
So basically its the Uber of E-tuktuk with limited range. It's a great idea and badly needed. The tuktuk and the motorcycles are the biggest polluters in BKK. The real impact will be getting this tech to the masses. The gov't should be designing incentive programs for regular tuktuk drivers to trade in their smoke spewers for these newer models. Start installing solor charging infrastructure. Setup financing programs. The asshole king is sitting on $60Billion... maybe he can kick in a few baht. The design of these etuks strays too far from the traditional design... just not the same..
Tuks and motorbikes are not the biggest polluters in bkk. Myth
I never use them. How can you trust the drivers having a 3 wheeled vehicle and "4WD" mudflaps. That is a red flag straight away.
Wuss
They always try to take you to shops. Please look at this 1st please sir. And end up in a jewellery store
@@lesbianalien3435 one day I hailed a regular taxi around MBK. Turns out the driver had a catalogue with places he wanted to take me to. I told him I'm on my way to Dusit Zoo. He must have been acting dumb because it took him a while to figure out I wanted to go to the zoo in Bangkok. That was so annoying to think I hailed a moving taxi that turned out to be something else. After leaving the zoo there were several tuk tuk drivers outside the zoo. I avoided them thinking I can easily hail a taxi. The taxis that stopped wanted a flat rate to take me to MBK. I refused and kept on walking. Eventually I found a taxi that took me to MBK using the meter. The taxi commission there needs to crack down on these outlaw drivers who give Bangkok a bad reputation. Best thing for tourists is learning how to travel on the BTS and MRT. Those are efficient and can save lots of money and time. The local buses are also cheap.
@@samthepoet107 many years ago there used to be many fake taxis at the airport. And there was a number of times tourists would jump in after they got off their flight. And the fake taxi would take them somewhere and beat them up and rob the tourist. You have to think. The tourist straight off a flight is a high value target. With hoilday money laptop phone etc. Thank god its not like that anymore. So you got away lightly with them just trying to scam you
@@lesbianalien3435 that used to happen here in New York City at JFK Airport. There is usually a long taxi line. A man standing in the arrival area would make an offer. The unsuspecting tourist would be happy to get quick service. Then the driver would take them off their route, often either overcharging them or robbing them. I don't see such news anymore but I was coming in from the Philippines two years ago when a man in the arrival area offered me a taxi ride that I turned down.
Even regular legal taxi drivers can be crooks. Coming in at JFK some years ago I stood in line to get a yellow taxi. I told him which route to take. I used to work at JFK and would drive my car there to work so I knew the shortest route. He ignored me then went up on the Van Wyck Highway, the longest way but quickest way around 2 am in the morning. When I complained he got off and took local streets. I told him I'm not paying him the meter rate because he ripped me off. I paid him the flat rate for JFK to Manhattan. The most honest taxi drivers I found were in Hong Kong. I tried giving a Hong Kong taxi driver extra but he won't take it. I told him I won't need the HK money anymore and told him to keep it. Also the good thing about Hong Kong if you know where you are going you can take the train directly outside the airport doors to the city center.