Traveling by taxi around Bangkok It is the easiest and most convenient option, and the cost is very cheap. Most of the taxis are new, spacious, and in addition to green-yellow and red-blue colors, they also come in bright and striking colors, such as bright orange, red and even pink.
Very easy to catch taxis, especially around Hotels, malls andTourist attractions in Bangkok. However, you will have to wait long when it rains and during rush hours. The fare starts at 35 baht and stays that way for the first 2 kilometers. The price increases gradually by 2 baht every kilometer or so. An additional fee is charged in traffic jams - 1.25 baht per meter when traveling below 6 km/h. The average rate for a trip of several kilometers is around 50 baht (about NIS 6).
Communication can be a problem with most taxi drivers in Bangkok as they often speak little English, but you can always use a navigation app, and of course instantly!
Overall there is no shortage of taxis in Thailand's capital city, andTaxis are cheap and available almost 24 hours a day, but as mentioned when it starts to rain the availability decreases significantly. Most taxis will activate the meter automatically when you get into the car, but sometimes you may have to politely (but assertively) ask the driver to activate the meter to save unnecessary negotiations later. Since taxis are cheap and the drivers work around the clock in massively congested traffic, it is common Leave a small tip.
Here are ten more tips that you should know before you catch a taxi in the big and crazy city - Bangkok:
- Taxi color - Taxis in Bangkok are famous for being very colorful, especially the pink ones. It doesn't matter to us, since these are different companies that offer the same features and prices.
- Who is free? The taxis available in Bangkok are the ones with the glowing red free sign.
- Rates - as mentioned, There is no need to negotiate the fare as all taxis in Bangkok have a meter. A driver who refuses to use it is probably trying to cut a coupon off your back. If he insists on giving you a fixed price instead of using the meter, it is better to find another taxi. Taxis standing in front of hotels are generally suspect.
- Reluctant drivers - Don't be surprised if a taxi driver refuses to take you where you want to go. Although there is not much you can do about it, you can officially complain to the Department of Land Transport using the hotline number: 1584. You will need to take a photo of the car's license plate (inside and outside the driver's cabin). Alternatively, you can download the DLT Taxi app to report a taxi.
- Where do you stop? Everywhere you see a taxi sign. It is also okay to catch a taxi at a bus stop when no bus is coming. Otherwise, you can expect to be honked at!
- cheating - Similar to a tuk-tuk, beware of an overzealous taxi driver who offers to take you to "good" places. Skip it or reject it! Trust your intuition. If you don't have a good feeling about a taxi driver, wait for the next taxi. As mentioned, taxis standing in front of hotels can usually be the most problematic.
- Clouls - Don't expect taxi drivers in Bangkok to know the city at every nook and cranny, as this is not required in the driver's certification exam. It's always a good idea to carry a map, or have the name and location of the place you're traveling to written in cellophane.
- Getting out of the taxi - Look behind you and make sure there is no motorcycle coming from there before you open the car door. It is very common for passengers to open the door without looking, and a motorcycle driving nearby hits them. This can cause severe injury to the motorcycle driver, to the passengers in the taxi as well as considerable damage to the taxi itself.
- tips – Leaving a tip for taxi drivers is not required, although rounding the fare to the nearest 5 or 10 baht is customary, which is also a nice thing to do, as they earn very little, working long hours in often stressful conditions. But remember: taxis often claim not to carry excess, so it's a good idea to carry bills or small coins when you're out.
- The most important - Before you get out of the taxi, make sure you haven't left any personal belongings or shopping bags behind because getting them back afterwards is an almost impossible task.
