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 by pinzo
try not to take THE BLUE WITH RED (IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY) THEY ARE FROM THE PIRVATE COMPANY... SOME TIME THEY LIKEs TO GO ROUND CIRCLE BEFORE REACHING THE PLC OR PRETEND NOT TOO SURE ABT THE PLACE.(sometime they really don knoe the plc)
or at the airport they will ask for 300 baht to 400 baht with tax 50 baht.( normally its cost abt 180 to 200 baht with tax form the airport to city) always take the taxi in the taxi stand. and remeber the above advises
try to
TAKE THE GREEN WITH YELLOW TAXI.
its better as these are
driven by the owner
AND ALWAY ASK FOR METER .
before u even step into the taxi
if no meter get out .
sky trian or subway
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To be fair, taxi drivers taking advantages on tourists is not unique to Bangkok. However, the incapability of taxi drivers to understand English may increase your chance to wander aimlessly in Bangkok in a cab. Don't expect they will at least know the English street names. They don't.
Get a Thai name of your destination and present it to the driver.
Glimpse the map to get an idea what direction and how far is your destination. If the taxi goes to a different direction for some time, probably the driver misunderstood your destination or he is not taking the direct route. Don't feel bothered to reconfirm your destination if this happens.
Know where some major landmarks are (e.g. famous hotels) so you will still know where you are after the cab has traveled many streets. Leave a Comment
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 Suvarnabhumi - Bangkok Airport by beebah
Once you arrive at the airport. As soon as you set your foot in the arrival hall. First thing you will hear is not "Welcome to Thailand!" But it will be "Hello, where are you going? taxi?" and it's not going to be only 2-3 times. You will get it at least 10 times or more. Even I'm a local. I live here. These touts even try to sell me a taxi ride! This is VERY tiring and annoying.
Most of these taxis are overpriced. Eventhough they're registered. But these are not regular taxis. They're more like a "Limo" service. (well, but condition of the vehicle is far from being a limo) One of my friends told me one of these touts asked 1,400 Baht for a ride to downtown!
Facts :
1) Regular public taxi (metered). Rates will be something between 250-400 Baht max to go anywhere downtown.
2) If you take a taxi from taxi stand just outside terminal. Service fee will be added (normally it's around 50 baht)
3) Fees for toll-way, express way is not included in a fare. But even it's included in a fare already it shouldn't go over 400 Baht.
4) Express, toll fee.. you pay as you arrive at the "booth" Do not need to give money to driver in advance. Once he stops at the toll office booth. Just ask him how much - and pay as you go.
5) Tip is always appreciated. 40-50 Baht is max. 10-20 is minimum. But don't give just 5 Bath. That's considered insulating (except it's a very short ride)
6) There's nothing such a "Promotion" from government. Do not agree to go anywhere but your destination.
When facing taxi touts. All you need to do...
• Just keep saying "No, Thank you"
• Go straight to Public Taxi Stand. Just right outside terminal. (spot the sign and long line of people waiting)
• If they keep asking "Where are you going?" Just tell them "Pattani" (most south province of Thailand. Nobody goes there if not necessary) or simply say "My friend is picking me up"
• If they still keep hassle you. Just speak your language (If your native is not English) I really enjoy doing this sometimes I just invent some new nonsense language just to confuse them so they leave me alone. It usually works.. LOL
• If they offer you a ridiculous price for a taxi ride. Just laugh it off as loud as you can. :-) They will know that you're not innocent, uninformed tourist.
Take the bus instead of taxi. If not straight to your hotel. At least go downtown first. Then catch another taxi from there. It saves a lot of cost and hassle-free. Leave a Comment
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Be sure to have at least 300 THB small notes when u arrive at the airport and take a cab.
The taxi driver will say that they do not have small change and will not give u your change.
At least break the $ when u take the tollway or have 300THB small notes with u.
Ask the driver to drive u to a nearby convenient stall to break the notes. Leave a Comment
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When you arrive at the airport, you will be swarmed by official looking people trying to get you into their taxi cabs. Beware of this and proceed at your own risk.
The best bet is to arrange transportation ahead of time with your hotel or take a metered cab (and make sure they turn the meter on).
The average cost to get from the airport to the center of the city (about 30 min) will cost 400 Bhat. Leave a Comment
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This is my 2nd experience in Bangkok
At night I thought of going to Chinatown and have a look what do they have there.
The taxi driver told me that Chinatown has closed, nothing there. They said go to Silom Road, there is better. After Bla Bla Bla Bla they started asking whether want to go to massage before dinner & etc. I'm damn frustrated with them. I thought that if Chinatown is closed then the chinese no need to eat? I was damn angry that day. You want to go to Chinatown or not? If yes how much, don't want then said don't want. Then I go to take another taxi to Chinatown.
When I reach the Chinatown, you won't believe it. It just like Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur. If those shops were closed how do the Chinese who open their stalls in Chinatown survived?
I paid 80baht from Mandarin to Chinatown because the driver would not want to go on meter. I took it because it is very jam that day. But I return to Mandarin hotel for 50baht only.
Mandarin hotel is somewhere along RamaIV road if not mistaken
Tell the damn taxi driver where you want to go. And be confident with your primary destination. Leave a Comment
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Don't get accosted by people as you leave the terminal into the hot air of Bangkok. IGNORE EVERYONE and head right to the sign saying "Public Taxis". Here you will approach a desk and be given a piece of paper assigning a driver to you. The flat fare is TB400 (as of today March 2008) to the city. I always make a mental note of the Taxi Drivers Number as I am sitting in the taxi, just in case I leave something behind or any other problem. Always make sure the meters on. Leave a Comment
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 by Peter4
Alas, another victum of the taxi/restaurant scam in Bangkok. On the V-T forum, an angry newbie is loudly complaining. Instead of reading this website, he depended on a taxi driver to recommend a seafood restaurant. Big mistake!
After eating, the restaurant bill was much higher than expected. Newbie suspects the restaurant paid the taxi driver and added on to the meal bill. He is correct. (Here's the link. The rant is not entertaining, but this is a very common scam in Bangkok. http://tinyurl.com/kx82a)
The money paid for that over-priced meal is tuition for a beginner's lesson: In Bangkok, never trust a taxi driver for any recommendations. Taxi and restaurant scams are common. This website - Virtual Tourist - does a superb job of explaining such scams. And there are other websites explaining exactly this taxi/restaurant scam, too.
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In Bangkok, I never depend on taxi drivers for suggestions, but I have received many, excellent recommendations from bellboys. If you want a tasty meal, ask a bellboy at your hotel where to get the best noodles in the neighborhood. He will certainly know and be able to point you in that direction. A bellboy recently recommend a noodle stand in my neighborhood. A bowl of egg noodles, with wontons, BBQ pork, a sprinkling of fresh crab meat, and other delicious toppings, was 45 baht - about US$ 1.00. Add 15 baht more for a glass of fresh, iced, lemon-tea.
If you enjoyed the meal, when you go back to your hotel, tip the bellboy 40-100 baht for his advice.
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I live in Bangkok. If you have questions about long-stay here, you are welcome to contact me. Your question could inspire a new tip. - Peter Leave a Comment
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