Asking the driver if he goes on the highway, asking to turn on the meter to pay by km... is something visitors need to remember.
Here is a guide from the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Vietnam on how to help travelers take taxis safely and efficiently.
In addition to the subway, public buses, with the typical hot weather in Thailand, many tourists often choose to travel by taxi to save a lot of walking. Photo: Pattaya Mail
If you take a taxi for a long distance, the driver will ask if you want to go up the highway? You will have to pay more tolls if you take the highway, from 50 baht (32,000 VND). This is also the reason many visitors often wonder why the odometer shows a price, or grab a price that when paying, the amount is higher.
If you want to save money, you can say you don't want to. But if traveling at peak hours, TAT recommends that guests consider choosing this route. Because one of the "specialties" of Bangkok is traffic jams. Pay more for the highway but shorten the travel time and make you less tired.
Some taxi companies and drivers will charge a price based on time. So, when getting in the car, the first thing to do is ask the driver to turn on the meter to calculate the kilometer. If you go in traffic jams, you will be charged by the hour, the price will be very high.
Don't take the first taxi you see outside a hotel, bar or tourist attraction. Often, these drivers will refuse to use the meter or want to take you where you don't want to go. You should walk to the street and catch a moving taxi. Calling a taxi is easy in Bangkok due to the abundance of vehicles, and drivers are always available to stop and pick up passengers. Guests should pay attention to the traffic situation around at that time before deciding to take a taxi on the road.
Call 1644, the lost goods center. For the fastest and most accurate search for items, you should take a photo of the driver's ID card when you first get on. This tag is usually seen just above the odometer dashboard. Providing driver information will help search faster.
Taxi prices for the first kilometer are usually around 35 baht. Although tipping is not mandatory, if you are satisfied with the trip, you can tip 10-20 baht. For longer trips, like going to the airport, the "standard" tip is equivalent to 10% of the trip bill
