In what can only be described as an unprecedented storm of misfortune, six young schoolgirls from Nonthaburi found themselves in the eye of a tempestuous taxi debacle that left them stranded and soaked on July 1st. What was supposed to be a joyous birthday outing quickly turned into an ordeal when an irate taxi driver, seemingly as cranky as the heavens on this inclement day, dashed their plans and raced into the annals of taxi terror tales.
The journey kicked off as innocently as one could imagine. The cheerful troupe of eager teenagers, all aged between 14 and 15, embarked on their adventure in a conspicuously green taxi, buzzing with the infectious excitement that accompanies a much-anticipated dinner out. Destination: Prachachuen 36, to mark a birthday bash in style. But as the taxi nudged closer to The Mall Ngamwongwan, Mother Nature decided to rain on their parade—quite literally. A downpour so sudden brought traffic to a stubborn halt, but it was the driver’s reaction that truly took everyone by surprise.
The driver, described by the students as a weathered veteran of the roads, metamorphosed into a storm himself. In what could only be interpreted as a surreal display of impatience, he barked commands for the passengers to disembark and demanded 187 baht—a modest fee at best but a fortune of inconvenience under these chaotic circumstances.
Fifteen-year-old B (pseudonym) recounted the bewildering encounter: “He started hollering for us to vacate the taxi and demanded his fare. I promptly sent the money through TrueMoney, but he burst into a frenzy, claiming it was MIA. Shaken, I asked my friend to try again.” In a bewildering twist, after snatching both transfers, the driver ejected the girls in the midst of a vehicular morass and vanished into the rainy horizon. C (pseudonym), fourteen and equally flabbergasted, added, “I ended up sending the cash from my Kasikorn Bank account. When the second transfer was confirmed, he simply yelled at us to get out. It was like living through a bizarre nightmare.”
Sodden and supplicating for mercy from the elements, the girls bravely huddled together and summoned another cab to salvage the remnants of their evening. Yet, back in the comfort of their homes, the tale was far from over. A brigade of furious parents marched alongside the girls to Rattanathibet Police Station, armed with blood but not-so-sweet vengeance. C’s mother, 45-year-old Air, was indignant: “He knew they were just schoolchildren. He even knew their school. Why didn’t he reach out to return the extra 187 baht? This is indefensible.”
Lickety-split, the police, equipped with details from the taxi’s registration and bank accounts, orchestrated a swift resolution. When officers contacted the driver, it was his son who responded and in an abrupt about-face, he transferred back the funds to B without a whisper of apology to sugarcoat their tarnished evening, as reported by Channel 3 Plus. Air voiced her dismay at the absence of contrition but expressed a silver-lining hope that this saga would be a beacon of cautionary tales. “I want this to stand as a prime example,” she proclaimed. “No passenger should face such treatment.”
And thus, the epic of the rain-drenched, beleaguered schoolgirls of Nonthaburi finds its place in the chronicles of taxi lore, a dripping reminder for passengers and drivers alike to keep their umbrellas (and manners) close at hand.
Wow, this taxi driver should have been more considerate towards the girls. Leaving them stranded in the rain is unacceptable!
You never know what might have made the driver react that way. Maybe he was having a bad day.
Even on a bad day, there’s no excuse for leaving kids stranded in stormy weather. It’s just basic human decency!
Exactly. Professional drivers need to uphold a standard of safety and reliability, no matter what they’re feeling personally.
Those poor girls! I can’t imagine the fear and confusion they must have felt getting kicked out of the taxi like that.
I think the parents completely overreacted. Kids getting caught in the rain isn’t newsworthy.
Perhaps, but it’s more about the driver’s attitude and the disappearance of the money that caused this uproar.
Exactly! It’s not just about the weather, it’s about responsibility and treating people right.
True, but sometimes these things get blown out of proportion. It was resolved quickly in the end.
Imagine all the taxi drivers who do their job with integrity. They deserve more recognition.
The driver’s son was the one who returned the money. This tells me maybe the driver himself wouldn’t have done it if not for his son stepping in.
Good point, Katie! Maybe the whole family needs a course in customer service.
I’ve had bad experiences with cab drivers too. It’s like some of them think they’re doing us a favor by simply driving us around.
Agreed, Rio! It makes you cherish those few who are genuinely nice and keep the experience pleasant.
Exactly, it’s why I almost always book rides via apps now. At least there’s some accountability.
This reminds me of the old tale of the wicked stagecoach drivers. Maybe history isn’t so different after all!
It’s sad to think that these kinds of experiences might deter people from trusting public transport in the future.
Or it forces better standards, like more regulation and customer service satisfaction in the taxi industry.
At least the girls were able to maintain their composure and try to handle things themselves initially. Shows maturity!
Is it just me or should there be stricter laws for taxi drivers who pull such stunts?
Definitely not just you, Chad. Accountability measures would help prevent these things.
I feel sorry for them, but I also think it’s a testament to their bravery dealing with such a tough situation.
There should be a platform where passengers can easily report bad conduct like this. It’s tough to deal with situations on the spot.
Maybe there’s more to this than meets the eye. Was the driver just fed up, or is there a deeper issue here with the taxi service regulations?
The real storyline here is the driver’s son doing the right thing. There’s a lesson in action over words.
Yeah, I suppose, but I kind of wish the driver himself had come forward.
Am I the only one wondering why they weren’t using ride-sharing apps? They seem to offer more solutions in cases like this.