20-3-2024 (PHUKET) A renowned 5-star resort in Thailand’s Phuket province has left visitors astounded with its use of an electric cars to transport guests within the resort. However, what caught people’s attention was the fact that the cars had no doors. This peculiar feature sparked a discussion on Reddit, where a user shared a photo of the resort and expressed their surprise.
“The resort I’m currently staying at uses an electric cars without doors to transport guests around the premises.”
Resort i am at uses electric doorless mini BYD buggies to ferry guests around
byu/IFL_DINOSAURS inmildlyinteresting
Following the post, a lively debate ensued regarding the doorless electric cars. Questions arose, such as, “Don’t BYD cars come with doors?” and “Do guests have to buy additional doors?” Some also raised concerns about rainy weather, questioning how guests would stay dry without doors to shield them from splashes. Comparisons were made to golf carts and tuk-tuks, which typically have rain tarps. Meanwhile, one commenter suggested that the resort aimed to provide a unique experience by offering an open-air feel similar to a golf cart.
Eventually, a comment shed light on the reasoning behind the doorless design:
“The resort intended for this vehicle to function like a regular golf cart and provide guests with the open-air experience and ambiance of a golf cart ride. The car offers more comfort with its spacious seating, and without doors, it resembles a Jeep.”
Observant Redditors also noticed that the cars lacked license plates but had the resort’s name on the vehicle registration. This clarified that these cars were for personal use within the resort premises and not intended for road use.
The comment further explained the resort’s decision, highlighting the drawbacks of using golf carts. Golf carts require frequent battery charging, and finding spare parts, especially outer and inner tires, can be challenging. These issues are compounded when the resort is located on an island, as sourcing replacement parts and waiting for technicians can significantly impact service quality. With the electric cars, the resort addresses these concerns while still providing mobility. Although guests must move around the area independently, as the resort lacks a shuttle service, it ultimately improves the overall service score.
