Trey,
Much more dependable and honest, than those "thug's" and "thieves", in ATL, or NYC! 55555:complain:
If I were you, I'd have the hotel concierge arrange for a taxi to Patong. (maybe even hotel limo) They'll see that you get a responsible taxi...for sure!
Hire the taxi, for 3 or 4 hours....(probably around 1000thb...$25 to $30)
Have the taxi, drop you at Ratuthit Rd and Bangla. (arrange with taxi, for pickup place and time..back to hotel. Or, get drivers cell number...call him for pickup)...then,
1. Walk down Bangla Rd, to Soi Eric.
2. Go to Mai Thai Bar...introduce yourself to Nicke (owner)
3. Ring the bell, and enjoy a cold beer/beverage (get a MTB T-Shirt for that)
4. Ask Nicke, or any BM about nearby Massage...etc. (lot's of that nearby)
5. Have a nice massage/wank....(or whatever)
6. Back to MTB, with trip report (time permitting)
7. Meet your taxi, and go back to hotel
(at least, that's what I ALWAYS do...55555)
Enjoy,
Pablo