yeah I have not arrived yet, but I’m thinking they know you’re not Thai so if you’re by yourself, then they’re probably not gonna wanna go down in their price. That’s a good idea to decline the ride if they’re not gonna turn on the meter. I’m actually thinking when I first get there, I am not going to buy a motorbike. I’ve heard about how many accidents there are so I’ll give myself some time. Also if there is an accident, it seems that the foreigners get blamed and also are the ones that have to pay. Thanks for relating your experience.
I totally understand your concern. Some people just have to argue no matter what. I think it’s wise to ask questions and try to think how you will manage different situations that come up.