Pdoggg 3,639 Posted October 12 Report Share Posted October 12 Bolt has launched in Pattaya and Bangkok. The price is significantly cheaper than Grab. There is a very low minimum. On their app it shows the fare from TJ's to Emmy's as only just 65 baht. If riding alone, I can't justify paying the Grab price but if it is raining cats and dogs I can see myself using Bolt occasionally. You can download from the Playstore or the Apple Store. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pdoggg 3,639 Posted October 13 Author Report Share Posted October 13 Took Bolt for the first time tonight. Reliable driver and car at at bargain prices especially for short trips. Emmy's to Swampy is 1021 baht, a very good price but not extraordinary. But the 30 baht minimum really works well for short hops such as New Bar to Delirious which is about 32 baht. Link to post Share on other sites
RandiUno2 396 Posted October 14 Report Share Posted October 14 What happened to riding on the back of moped, or taking a baht bus. You guys have too much spare money! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
seven 2,246 Posted October 14 Report Share Posted October 14 On 10/13/2020 at 5:57 PM, Pdoggg said: New Bar to Delirious Even I would walk that! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
P&G 234 Posted October 14 Report Share Posted October 14 8 hours ago, RandiUno2 said: What happened to riding on the back of moped, or taking a baht bus. You guys have too much spare money! They're growing old and forgetting the time they loved Thailand as a country where you could get anything for hardly no money. It's sad to become old in one's mind. Link to post Share on other sites
ozzie 40 Posted October 15 Report Share Posted October 15 13 hours ago, RandiUno2 said: What happened to riding on the back of moped, or taking a baht bus. You guys have too much spare money! Wow if you are in Thailand and you can't afford to spend 32 baht then maybe you should not be there? Link to post Share on other sites
RandiUno2 396 Posted October 15 Report Share Posted October 15 Yeah, i guess I'm a cheap charlie...or maybe just enjoyed the feeling of being on the back of a moped or riding with the locals on a baht bus. as opposed to what I ride in in the states One of the most enjoyable things I ever did was taking a back of the moped food tour through HCM city in Saigon with my daughter on my last trip. Sheesh, some people can't take a joke. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ozzie 40 Posted October 16 Report Share Posted October 16 6 hours ago, RandiUno2 said: Yeah, i guess I'm a cheap charlie...or maybe just enjoyed the feeling of being on the back of a moped or riding with the locals on a baht bus. as opposed to what I ride in in the states One of the most enjoyable things I ever did was taking a back of the moped food tour through HCM city in Saigon with my daughter on my last trip. Sheesh, some people can't take a joke. Maybe people would know it was a joke if you used some emojis to portray that? Otherwise I am sorry we can't read your mind! Link to post Share on other sites
RandiUno2 396 Posted October 17 Report Share Posted October 17 On 10/15/2020 at 6:13 PM, ozzie said: Maybe people would know it was a joke if you used some emojis to portray that? Otherwise I am sorry we can't read your mind! Enjoy your next trip to Thailand. Link to post Share on other sites
Pdoggg 3,639 Posted October 17 Author Report Share Posted October 17 There is another app I discovered, InDriver, which has both cars and motobikes. What makes this app unique is that you set the price which can be accepted or rejected. But the Bolt prices are so low, that I would feel uncomfortable offering something lower than Bolt, even for a motobike. If Bolt didn't exist I'd give InDriver a shot since Grab is a bit rich for my 500 baht a day expat budget. Perhaps InDriver might be useful for guys who are willing to pay more than the going rate if they need a car at a peak time. Note, the pricing/value of Bolt, Grab, and InDriver might vary quite a bit by country/city. Link to post Share on other sites
stoolpusher 1,320 Posted October 17 Report Share Posted October 17 I have never used the delivery companies when in Thailand , I prefer to go for a walk and see what is available for dinner. I do have places I go regularly in Pattaya for different meals depending on what I feel like. If it happens to be pissing down when I feel hungry then I just wait a while . As far as a motorbike taxi or baht buss I use who ever comes past . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ozzie 40 Posted October 17 Report Share Posted October 17 1 hour ago, RandiUno2 said: Enjoy your next trip to Thailand. I live in Bangkok but thanks anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
RandiUno2 396 Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 On 10/17/2020 at 4:15 AM, ozzie said: I live in Bangkok but thanks anyway. Good for you. I would think about living there, but I love my children and parents too much to move over seas, and I have a great life here in the States. Enjoy your life. Link to post Share on other sites
RandiUno2 396 Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 On 10/17/2020 at 2:36 AM, Pdoggg said: There is another app I discovered, InDriver, which has both cars and motobikes. What makes this app unique is that you set the price which can be accepted or rejected. But the Bolt prices are so low, that I would feel uncomfortable offering something lower than Bolt, even for a motobike. If Bolt didn't exist I'd give InDriver a shot since Grab is a bit rich for my 500 baht a day expat budget. Perhaps InDriver might be useful for guys who are willing to pay more than the going rate if they need a car at a peak time. Note, the pricing/value of Bolt, Grab, and InDriver might vary quite a bit by country/city. Pdoggg, You have given people like me on this site so much useful and helpful for info. It has been a goldmine of tips, tools and tricks for navigating Southeast Asia and the world of ladyboys. Whenever an acquaintance mentions an interest in Thailand and ladyboys, I always direct them to your site for information and tips. I will always remember the sage advice you and bumblebee, and others gave me on my first trip to Asia a few years ago. Just thought I would give you some props for all you do here. RandiUno 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Woodie 803 Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 On 10/17/2020 at 8:36 PM, Pdoggg said: There is another app I discovered, InDriver, which has both cars and motobikes. What makes this app unique is that you set the price which can be accepted or rejected. But the Bolt prices are so low, that I would feel uncomfortable offering something lower than Bolt, even for a motobike. If Bolt didn't exist I'd give InDriver a shot since Grab is a bit rich for my 500 baht a day expat budget. Perhaps InDriver might be useful for guys who are willing to pay more than the going rate if they need a car at a peak time. Note, the pricing/value of Bolt, Grab, and InDriver might vary quite a bit by country/city. I am sure the guy from Ridez for kicks would try and beat the Bolt driver down!!!. Link to post Share on other sites
Pdoggg 3,639 Posted Sunday at 02:47 PM Author Report Share Posted Sunday at 02:47 PM So far have had only good experiences with Bolt but the baht bus is still my preferred mode of transport. I haven't figured out how to store more than two locations yet. I have my Home location stored and stored Emmy Bar with the Work label but would like to store more frequently used locations. Maybe there is a way' maybe not. Btw, Emmy's is listed as Emmy's Ladyboy Bar. Saw a price list at a Soi Diana mototaxi stand and the Bolt prices for a car are cheaper than the mototaxi bike prices. If you have ever used Grab, I'd suggest that you download Bolt from the Play Store or Apple store. Link to post Share on other sites
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