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Hua Hin Taxis and Tuk-Tuks
Dear Editor,
Your monthly Hua Hin paper is quite informative, however, what I am missing are proposals in areas, where tourists and residence are equally concerned about e.g. In the modern world one can hardly work or listen to news from around the world, which is hardly possible with the slow broadband connections provided by the 3 major servers here, which in no way is up-to-date with the offers provided in Bangkok or Pattaya, especially since many elderly people spend longer and longer periods here in winter or the
problem with the so called taxis. Beside the Tuk-Tuks hardly any is marked as such and do not carry a license number openly. The pick-ups are the worst; the best seat in front is unusually taken by a girlfriend or a boyfriend. The guest has to climb up somehow in the back benches. Once in a while quite an operation, if you are bodily handicapped. And then come the fares: From Shiva Som to Market village or Hilton THB 100, to the Golden Place THB 180- 200. In Bangkok in a comfortable air-conditioned Taxi, the rides would be THB 35-60 on the meter. There is just no relation. Talking to a friendly Driver, he clearly state if he would go down and somebody hears it, he could never rent a taxi again.
I feel this should be published in order to open some eyes.
M. Alexander
Gang operating in Hua Hin
Dear Editor,
Yesterday evening my wife, daughter and I walked along Petchkasem road after a pleasant evening with our friends. When we crossed the road from the clock towards the temple direction police station a man on motorcyle snatched in a violent way my daughters handbag and sped away across the junction towards the trainstation. This happened about 1 am at night when several people where walking in the same area along a well lit road about 100 meters from the police station!
I am writing you to request a publication on your website to inform people about this practice and how to avoid and protect yourself: sadly this type of crime happens very often in Hua Hin by the same gang operating in several tourist cities in Thailand:
1. One way to prevent bag snatching is not to carry a bag, or to carry it in a way that makes it quite inaccessible, such as wearing it under your coat or clothes.
2. When possible always walk against the traffic and keep your bag at your right away from the roadside.
3. Make a habit to carry your key chain in a pocket - NOT in your bag. And, you should never put your name and address on your house keys or car keys.
4. Do not wear a shoulder bag with the strap diagonally across the body, If someone grabs the bag in that position and tries to run with it, it can catch the strap around your neck and this can seriously hurt you, especially when the thief is on a motorcycle.
5. If you decide that you want to fight for your bag, you should know how to fight because you take a serious risk you will get hurt: expect your attacker is armed with a knife or gun. My advice is not to fight - your life is worth much more than your bag!
Always file a police report immediately after the attack happened.
Kind regards,
Marcel.