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Are long distance taxis in Thailand required to use the meter?
Taxi RegulationsTransportationBangkokJomtienTaxisLong-Distance TravelMetered TaxisTaxis from AirportNegotiating Taxi FaresGrab TaxiBella Taxi
May 7, 2023
3 years ago
Jack ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERAre long distance taxis required to use the meter? (Bkk to Jomtiem)
TLDR : Answer Summary
In Thailand, especially for long distance rides like from Bangkok to Jomtien, taxis are not strictly required to use their meters. Many drivers operate on a fixed price basis and it is common practice for passengers to negotiate the fare before starting the ride. Fares can vary widely, typically ranging from ฿1,100 to ฿1,700 or more, depending on the point of departure and traffic conditions. Services like Grab or local taxi apps are often recommended for easier fare management.
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Rei ***********
If Bangkok to chang Mai, maybe.
Jeffrey **********
if they are not using the meter, they are over charging you
Madz ******
1100 baht if you book in advance 👍🏽
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Leroy ******
I've booked a taxi service. They quoted me 1200 thb - their price - just book a taxi service. Online everywhere.
Kevin *********
Not if you've agreed a price.
Josh *********
Negotiating BKK cab fares:
1. Hail a moving taxi in uncongested area: meter (if agreed)
2. Moving taxi in a congested area or to a non-central sector/parked taxi: +50-100% usually works.
3. Out of town: Grab rate (+/- 10 baht/km--or more.
4. A/P: extra for large bags; more limits on number passengers and bags.
5. Everywhere: + tolls
1. Hail a moving taxi in uncongested area: meter (if agreed)
2. Moving taxi in a congested area or to a non-central sector/parked taxi: +50-100% usually works.
3. Out of town: Grab rate (+/- 10 baht/km--or more.
4. A/P: extra for large bags; more limits on number passengers and bags.
5. Everywhere: + tolls
Carlos *********
This it Thailand! Even the required requirements aren't required.
Carlos *********
@Jack ***************
no you are fine. I was just trying to be humorousJack ****************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Carlos ********
yeah, I guess I should've specified "for values of required"Reply to
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Hans *************
Taxi 1600 thb, less is not fair.
i went. many times
i went. many times
Jay *******
There are no rules in Thailand. Negotiate price on everything before you agree to anything.
Albert ********
I would assume so. The bus is a few bhat.
Nik ************
Grab a Taxi outside airport and pay 1600 max 1700
David ********
1200bht
Phil ******
No its fixed price on list in car
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James ***********
Yes supposed to
Martin *********
MR T TAXIS
Bob **********
1200-1500 baht depending where in Bangkok you are
Allison *******
Meter is always broken
Av **********
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or they work too goodReply to
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Erkki **********
Paid 1100
Lye **********
If you want to save money. Go to their eastern terminal (ekkamai) and ask for public transport. They use those public van. It's not so comfy but way cheaper.
Brandon ************
@Lye *********
the big bus from Ekkamai is 131₿Reply to
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Gareth *******
Agree on a price,Then kindly ask them to put the meter on.I have done this before quite interesting.Even worth a small tip to see the difference.
Uffe *********
Paid 1300 🙂
AxMdob *******
Just use bolt
Chris *****
1500.
Jeremy ********
Book it on Grab…from BKK airport to beach road is only ฿1,600 or so
Stefano ********
Bolt 1270 excluding motorway
Stefano ********
@Jeremy *******
to much, i just payed Bolt 1277Steve **********
Steve *******
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Dinner yes, entertainment not enough! 😂😂😂Steve **********
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@Steve *********
that as well but I get a mini bus for ฿160 so I save more 🤣🤣🤣Steve **********
@Jeremy *******
yes, but my entertainment wouldn't have been better with 30 baht.....but thanksJames *********
@Steve *********
Truth 🤣Reply to
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Luc ************
No. Just call
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for this ride.Peter *******
@Luc ***********
use Pattaya express about 1300 bhtJack ****************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Luc ***********
too late, and I don't think I am overpaying by much. But I haven't overcome my western outrage when people lie to my face (a product of my American Stockholm Syndrome is the belief that somehow it is better when they lie behind my back) and I want to be the right amount of irritated.John *********
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