Taxi driver in Phuket offers ฿50 city tour
We might have heard about taxi scammers that overcharge tourists in Phuket, and that could make us worried about planning future trips.
However, a recent story about a taxi driver who offered passengers ฿50 for round-trip city tours may just help to change our perception towards the industry. Here’s how the incident went viral on Facebook for all the right reasons.
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Taxi driver hopes to welcome tourists back to visit Phuket
On 18th April, a Facebook user posted a positive story about a taxi driver in Phuket who offered to conduct a city tour for ฿50 (~USD1.48), reported by The Thaiger.
The user shared a story about him walking around in Phuket before being approached by a taxi driver who offered him a deal – just ฿50 for a city tour.
At first, he feared that it would be a scam, but he later accepted the offer and went around the city with him.
The taxi driver stated that he had offered this price before the pandemic started because he wanted Phuket to gain more tourists, so he didn’t want to overcharge them.
After the post went viral, many Facebook users complimented him for helping to portray a positive impression of Phuket’s tourism industry.
Netizens praise the taxi driver for his kind offer
Many netizens commented on the post that the taxi driver’s generosity would definitely encourage tourists to return to Phuket once more.
Translation: I wanna ride with him.
One commenter quipped that she wanted to ride with the driver.
Translation: Good price. I recommend this taxi driver for visitors.
This netizen supported the price point and said that potential visitors should take him up on the offer.
Translation: I’m happy to see a nice review like this.
Another user expressed her happiness after seeing the post.
Translation: See you next month.
In short, it was definitely heartening to see all the reactions by netizens who were looking forward to participate in his tour in the months to come.
Hope to see more drivers like him
Safe to say, we’re all impressed by this taxi driver’s kind offer and good intentions. He’ll definitely be a good ambassador for the hospitality from locals that most tourists look forward to when we visit Phuket.
With his efforts, I’m positive that if we have more drivers like him, Phuket will definitely draw in more tourists and maintain its good reputation.
Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): ปชส. จังหวัดภูเก็ต
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