Apart from BTS and MRT, unfortunately very limited in terms of coverage of the city for the moment, the taxi remains the easiest and most practical way to get around in and around Bangkok.
Taxis are mostly recent cars, Toyota sedans (mainly) a minimum of space and in addition to the traditional yellow and green or blue and red taxis (the latter which I see less and less it seems to me), these come in a multitude of colors among the most visible, pink but also blue, yellow, orange, etc. Brightening up the streets of Bangkok a little.
Finding a taxi is easy as there are so many of them (around 100, or about 000 taxi for every 1 inhabitants!), especially since there will always be one near hotels, shopping malls and other tourist spots.
Never mind, I have rarely understood the real interest in taking a tuk tuk apart from the "fun" side. Because in a taxi, it is a guarantee of regulated prices (if with a meter, see below in the advice), there is air conditioning and we are less exposed to pollution so what more could you ask for...
Take a cab
As such, it is very basic, taxis are hailed with the arm, directly. No need to position yourself in specific areas, although, out of respect for other users, avoid stopping a taxi at an intersection.
If you see the red light, at the corner of the windshield, it means that the taxi is already occupied, if it is green, it means that it is free (it is written in Thai "wang", which means free). Knowing that they have a meter, there is therefore no need to negotiate since the cost of the trip simply depends on the distance (see explanations below).
Depending on the area of the city, it can be difficult to find an honest taxi… In my experience, it is practically impossible to find a taxi with a meter around Khao San and the main temples. To overcome this, note that there is a metro in this area (Sanam Chai station, behind Wat Pho) and otherwise there are tuk tuks, it will not be cheaper but at least they are negotiable, so it remains in the order of things.
How much does a taxi cost in Bangkok?
The initial price of a ride is 40 Baht, This is the number you should see when the driver starts his meter. Which remains fixed for the first kilometer, after which the rate changes as follows (rate updated in 1):
For the distance from 1 km to 10 km, the taximeter fare is set at ฿6,50 per km.
When the distance exceeds 10 km, up to 20 km, you will pay 7,00฿ per km
The distance from 20 km to 40 km has a fixed rate of 8,00 Baht per km
From 40 km to 60 km – 8,50 ฿ per km
From 60 km to 80 km – 9,00 ฿ per km
And finally, beyond 80 km – the fare rises to 10,50 ฿ per km
You will see that the fare is incremented by 2 Baht each time, this will happen more or less quickly depending on the distance traveled.
Note that if the taxi drives less than 6 km/h (traffic jams!!), then an hourly rate of 3 ฿ /min applies.
The fare quoted is normally up to date. There was a fare increase recently, increasing the average fare by 10%. In their defense, taxi fares had not changed for a long time, the starting price, previously 35 baht, had remained unchanged for 30 years!
Gift : a very well-designed site to estimate the cost of your taxi ride in Bangkok! Taxi Fare in Bangkok
Taxi meter in Bangkok
Typically, a taxi ride of a few kilometers will be between 60 and 120 ฿. A trip to/from Survanabhumi International Airport will generally be between 350 and 450 ฿ depending on the location of your hotel, not including highway tolls that you have to pay separately and the airport tax of 50 baht.
Example of price
To give a concrete example: let's say you are staying near Khao San Road (randomly...) and want to go to the floating market in Khlong Lat Mayom, this represents a 15km distance.
So according to the calculation system, the race should cost you 40 ฿ starting (representing 1km) + (11km following x 6,50 ฿) + (3 last km x 7 ฿) = 132,5 Baht (vs. 106,5฿ with the old pricing for comparison).
The city that never sleeps is never short of taxis, they are cheap (if honest) and available 24/24. The few exceptions being if you are far from a main artery, even more so if it is night or raining (taxis are, at that time, generally more popular).
Knowing that being a taxi driver must not be easy every day, if the driver has been polite and careful, a small tip or at least rounding up the fare is welcome and will be appreciated.
Inside a taxi in Bangkok.
On the other hand, if a driver starts to confuse you with "it will cost 200 or 300 ฿", forget it, demand the meter and move on if he refuses. There is no shortage of taxis. The problem with accepting, even though many will tend to think that it is still cheap, is to fuel this phenomenon which exasperates the authorities as much as the locals.
Because what is hidden behind it is that with this apparent easy money, under the cover of "oh poor people, it gives them a helping hand", which in reality, some people gorge themselves on, and above all, they will tend to prefer foreign passengers, even refusing to take charge of locals.
Baggage supplement
Information passed discreetly and recently (end of 2020), it is official since published in the Royal Gazette. Taxis are now entitled to ask for a luggage supplement. The amount, varying from 20 to 100 baht, and will depend on the size of your belongings.
This surcharge does not apply to small personal items such as handbags, laptop bags or even backpacks, as long as they do not exceed the limit values (see below) and this, up to two bags possible, the 3rd will be payable in any case. This obviously does not apply to wheelchairs and other aids for disabled people, the elderly and hospital patients.
The tax will be 20 ฿ if the baggage dimensions exceed 66 cm (26 inches) and valid up to 125 cm (49 inches). For larger items, such as surfboards, bicycles, general sports equipment and musical instruments, for example, whose size exceeds 127 cm (50 inches), the tax in question increases to 100 baht.
10 Tips for Taking a Taxi in Bangkok
- A taxi is vacant if the red light is on (side opposite the driver normally)
- There is no need to negotiate the price of a taxi ride, all taxis in Bangkok are equipped with meters, which is normally MANDATORY! If a driver refuses to put the meter and insists on getting a fixed price instead of the meter then move on. After all, there is no shortage of taxis. Generally those waiting in front of hotels and very touristy places (Khao San, around the main temples) are often suspect... The best in this case is to move away from the place a little.
- Don't be surprised if a taxi driver refuses to take you to your destination., if it is now possible to report the said taxi to the police because it is now reprehensible, the simplest thing as a tourist remains to ask the next taxi, there is no shortage of them. It can happen, if your destination is particularly far away or in a place prone to traffic jams, that you will be refused several times before finding the right one.
- You can also take a taxi at the bus stop levels but expect to be honked at if a bus arrives...
- Just like tuk tuks, Beware of "friendly" drivers who want to take you to “good places”, to put it simply, run away from them!
- Don't expect the taxi driver to know the city like the back of his hand. and since GPS is rarely included, it is always better to have a map, a name with an address (if possible even in Thai), this is particularly valid for your hotel, because for other places I assume that they will often be tourist spots therefore known to taxis.
- Be careful when you get out of the taxi to check that a motorbike is not coming. between the taxi and the sidewalk! This is a "classic" case that unfortunately happens frequently, I'll let you imagine the state of the door but potentially of you and the driver of the motorcycle if this happened...
- It is common to round the price. at the closest to 5 or 10 bahts (like paying 85 or 90 when the taxi displays 83 Bahts), the working conditions of the driver not always being easy because it is rather easy to imagine how driving around Bangkok all day can be tiring, but it is not obligatory. It is quite common for drivers not to have much change, Always carry small denomination notes and coins with you.
- Yet obvious, before going out, check that you don't forget anything, if there are regularly honest taxis struggling to bring a property back to its owner, not all of them take this trouble!
- Last point, trust your instinct! If a taxi driver seems suspicious in any way when you share your destination, change your mind and choose another one.
To conclude this article, you should know that there are now apps like Grave ou Bolt which provide an alternative to calling a taxi. From my personal experience, even though I rarely take a taxi since I have my own car, I have never had any problems apart from refusals. But to avoid any disappointment, in these cases I often use Grab, which makes it easy to order a taxi, practical for specific times in poorly served areas (in my area it is a small street where taxis sometimes pass, but they are not as numerous as on the main roads).
I hope that with these few tips you will avoid unpleasant surprises and inconveniences.
I still regularly hear people who take taxis at the airport, even though they are official, and who end up paying 600-800 baht if not more... Knowing that at the airport, a coupon is given to you, you MUST KEEP IT! If the driver takes it and does not give it back to you, demand that he gives it back and be sure that he puts the meter on!
And you, what is your experience with taxis in Bangkok?
Chris
When arriving by bus at night at Mochit Bus Terminal in Bangkok, do not pay attention to the touts. Continue your way forward and then go to your right. There, we are guided into a queue for conventional taxis. As a landmark, there are metal barriers!
Roman
In fact, it is always better to avoid touts and find official taxis, this is particularly true for airports and bus terminals.
Escapes mag
Thanks for all this advice, I'm planning my trip to Thailand! I can't wait to be there 🙂
Roman
With pleasure! When are you planning your trip to Thailand?
loud
What seems most important to me is:
"If a taxi driver seems suspicious in any way when you tell us your destination, change your mind and choose another one."
From experience:
It's evening in the Chinatown of BKK and for tonight I feel like eating Indian food, and luckily there is an Indian restaurant less than 3 km away that is very well rated by trip advisor.
I get off and start walking on the small sidewalk while looking at the map on my smartphone. Hop hop hop a taxi passes!
Greetings made, I ask him if he turns on the meter then he asks where I want to go. I ask the question about the meter again and he answers that yes he turns on the meter. On that I tell him that I want to go 3 km south. He says ok that's good.
Let's go for a ride.
In my head I'm thinking that this guy has a little mischievous look.
As he starts asking where I want to go, I show him the map on my smartphone and then the sketch begins.
The guy stops to look at the map on the screen and he doesn't seem to recognize the map after 2 minutes of fiddling with it. So he asks why I want to go there.
There's my first mistake. I tell him that it's an Indian restaurant at this address.
He says he doesn't see where to go and that there is a market in the evening which will make it difficult to get through.
We leave and chat for 5 minutes, all the while pretending not to know where to go.
He makes another stop. I ask him why and he pulls out maps from under a seat and tries to find a way, all the while talking to me about this and that.
Then he takes out several brochures of Thai restaurants and I tell him no thanks because tonight I really want to go to this Indian restaurant.
He leaves and we drive slowly while chatting about Thailand, and I tell him a little about my life, telling him that I've been with a Thai girl for a month, etc.
He starts talking to me about Thai women, while searching for something. The light turns red, and then he pulls out pictures of girls in skimpy outfits, telling me he knows girls who give really good massages.
I politely told him that I was hungry and that I wasn't alone. The light turned green and I asked him if we were almost there.
He says he's trying but it would be easier if we went to a restaurant he knows. (the meter shows 70 thb)
I tell him that no, tonight I want to eat Indian food and that he's had a bad time with a guy like me because a mule is more docile.
Another red light and this time he talks about my girlfriend asking why I was alone tonight. I explain to him that she was joining me tomorrow and that tonight was my only chance to eat Indian food for a while because she doesn't like Indian food.
Anyway, I tell him I'm starting to get impatient and ask him if we're almost there. He ignores my request and asks if I want to give my girlfriend a piece of jewelry!
This time he's crossed the line and I'm starting to think that this guy stinks of trouble.
Since it was a struggle to explain everything and he didn't seem very comfortable in English (maybe he was acting), I told him that we didn't seem to understand each other and that it was probably because of my bad English.
As it is partly because of my bad English I offer him 100 thb compensation if he takes me back to the hotel.
Immediately he stops the meter and turns around.
There he understands and here I am at the foot of the hotel after a 30-minute walk...
Roman
Hey Guillaume! Interesting testimony, apparently you did indeed come across the wrong kind of taxi, obviously it's the one looking for restaurant commissions/selling (fake) jewelry, tough luck... but you're doing well, the important thing in this case is to stay in control and keep calm, it's essential otherwise things can go badly...
Travel Tips Blog
What struck me in the taxis was the number of lucky charms, representations of Buddha or pendants that there are in the taxis.
Roman
Yes, it is a "must have" for any taxi driver! Knowing that people often have their car blessed by a monk, I also have a few amulets and "protections" in my car...
Clement
Hello,
I am planning a little trip to Thailand next week and thank you very much for your blog. This page is a good example, you give real advice and it is very practical
Thank you so much!
Roman
Thank you Clément, it's always a pleasure to see that my feedback can help!
Caro
Hello,
we are a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children) and we are going to Thailand in February 2016, I have just booked a hotel in Bangkok (Siam district) and I was wondering: how do we get to our hotel from the airport (arrival at 19pm)? With all our luggage, a taxi would be better, but are there taxis for large families (well, like a van for 5 + driver)? Will we be asked for extra for being many? So, how much will the trip cost us?
Thank you for your blog, it is a treasure for organizing our trip!
Roman
Hello,
There are taxis that use larger vehicles than the "classic" Toyota Corolla but they often charge a fee for excess baggage, in any case, remember that a taxi MUST use the meter, you will have to pay highway tolls and the airport tax (50 baht), in total, it should not exceed 500 baht.
renault
Hello Caro,
I am also preparing my trip (5 people including 3 children) but it seems difficult or more expensive to travel with 5 people… is this true??? I am arriving at Bangkok airport “Suvrat” and want to go to the Amphawa floating market… how much should I expect… otherwise by bus but I am afraid it will be complicated… a few tips… namely that we will take bus, train, taxi to Chaing Rai… I am interested in your ideas and experiences… or maybe you have contacts there… have a good day.
Virginia.
Roman
Hello,
The problem with 5 is that taking a taxi means squeezing in since normally you can fit 3 people in the back plus one in front, or 4 people… if one of the children is young it might be possible… but on a long distance like Suvarnabhumi and Amphawa… you have to count 2 hours of driving, at best. I have no idea of the price but I think it would be around 2000 baht at least… The option that might suit you is to take the train to the city center, Victory Monument, and take a mini van, normally you now have to go to the bus terminal for the south (Southern Bus Terminal), via a shuttle and from there take a mini van to Amphawa.
Elodie
Hello! Thanks for the article I take note of the advice but I did not understand when you say "Knowing that at the airport a coupon is given to you, you MUST KEEP IT! If the driver takes it and does not give it back to you, demand that he gives it back and be sure that he puts the Meter!" What coupon are you talking about?
Thank you so much!
Roman
Hello,
It is simply a paper that you will be given when you arrive at the taxi counter, after giving your destination.
photomath
Hello,
What is so important about this coupon? Why should we keep it and not leave it?
Roman
Hello,
Keep this because it contains information about the driver picking you up, which is important to have in the event of a dispute with them.
Delphy
Hello,
Thank you for all the advice you give, it's really great!
Do you please have an idea of the price for a taxi from Bangkok airport to Kanchanaburi?
Thanks in advance!!
Roman
Hello,
It will cost around 1600-2000 Baht for this type of trip.
Delphy
Hello,
Thanks! So I got scammed 🙁 The hotel charged me 3000 baht… (already paid by paypal)
And I think this is just the beginning! I'm so bad at negotiating 😀
I'm going back to delve into your articles in search of good deals!
Thanks again for your site, it's really cool!
Roman
Hello,
3000 Baht… at this price I hope you will be entitled to a limousine 😉
Delphy
Hello,
Yes it's true that it would be worth it apparently! ? I'll tell you that in 10 days!! ?
sonia ferris
Hello,
We are also leaving next February and there are 5 of us! 2 adults and 3 children (14, 12 and 3 years old)
We would like to find a taxi van that could follow us for a day. We would like to leave Bangkok to go to Ayutthaya then Kanchanabury. (more practical with a 3 year old child and all the luggage...)
For the return 2 days later, the same without going through Ayuttahya.
The problem is that I don't know who or where I should contact! Can you help me please?
Roman
Hello,
Yes I can help you 😉 I suggest you look at this Frenchman's services: http://www.kanchanaburi-vacances.fr/
sonia ferris
I'm going there right away! Thank you
Nathalie
Hello,
I would like details about when we will get into the taxi.
Should we ask the driver if he puts the "meter" on before getting in or the other way around?
Otherwise at Suvarna airport…, we queue at the counter to ask for a taxi; we give our destination; we are given a coupon: are we told the amount of the trip, approximately?
Does the driver automatically turn on the meter? If he refuses, do you have to queue again to take another taxi?
Thank you for your answers
Roman
Hello,
The fact is that basically, there is no need to ask to put the meter on since it is supposed to be done by default… If they do not want to put it on they will let you know by offering you a “flat rate”, before getting into the taxi, in which case you can refuse and inform the airport staff. The amount of the trip is never announced in advance since it is impossible to predict (it can vary depending on traffic and the place of arrival…)
If taking a taxi worries you, note that depending on where you are going, you can also simply take the underground train (Airport Railway Link) which goes directly to the city center.
Nathalie
Thanks for the reply
Taking a taxi doesn't worry me, I just prefer to be aware of the practices. For the metro, 1st there are 3 of us so 3 tickets (not necessarily profitable) 2nd the hotel is not next to a prince palace station. After 2x6 hours of flight I prefer to get into a taxi that drops me off in front of the hotel 🙂
Roman
This can be understood for the simple side of being dropped off. On the other hand, very pragmatically, no, the metro is just as profitable, even at 3 given the basic rate, after I understand that the hotel is not actually next to a line so the taxi remains the simplest. To give you a range, the rate should not exceed 400 Baht, a little thing to know, the highway is to be paid separately, you have to give a ticket when passing the toll, do not be surprised.
Damien
Hello, any advice for booking or finding a taxi to go far? (Hua Hin in my case?)
And thank you for your very interesting site for preparing!!
Roman
Hello,
You can book via this site, with the company Bangkok Taxi 24, it costs a little more than 2000 Baht.
Carole
Hello, I contacted a taxi via Facebook to get a price for transporting 2 people: Ayutthaya to Erawan Falls. On the Taxi Fare calculation site I find +/- 1200 baths, the taxi asks me for 3 baths, is it really too much knowing that it would be a trip from 000 p.m. to 18 p.m. and I suppose he calculates his return. Thank you for your help.
Roman
Hello,
The rate of 1200 remains just a rough estimate based on the number of km, on a one-way trip. Knowing that the return trip must also obviously be included, it is not a rate that seems absurd to me but quite coherent.
sebastien bege
Hello everyone, I am calling on you for advice because I intend to go to Thailand.
knowing that I don't speak English.
And also can you explain to me the steps to follow when arriving at the airport
And also how to take a taxi to my hotel
Thanking you
Roman
Hello,
Normally, you will have been given a paper to fill out on the plane, fill in all the requested information before getting off the plane, it is more practical (name, first name, date of birth, passport number, flight number on which you arrived, etc.). When you arrive at the airport, follow the blue signs indicating "Immigration" and "Baggage Claim". The first indicates the place where you will officially enter Thailand.
Queue up and once in front of the counter, present your passport with the completed paper. If everything is good, your passport will be stamped and you can go through. Check that it is stamped for the 30 days to which you are entitled. Just after you will see the baggage conveyor belts. On the tables present, look for your flight number and the corresponding belt (Belt + number) from where your luggage will arrive.
Once you have collected your bags, go through customs, if you have nothing to declare, go under the green sign "Nothing to declare". For transport on arrival, it all depends on your hotel in fact, some can be accessed by combining the train and the skytrain rather than the taxi. Otherwise to take the taxi, you have to go downstairs, near gate 8 (Gate 8), follow the signs indicating "taxis" and exit, there may be a queue, but when it is your turn, head towards the kiosks (Kiosk) and take a ticket then head towards the taxis whose driver should come towards you.
Give him the address and name of your hotel, make sure he turns on the meter. You will have, in addition to the rate displayed on the meter, to pay an airport tax (50 Baht) upon arrival at your hotel and the driver will take the highway, you will have to give him the money so that he pays the toll(s) (this will again depend on where your hotel is located).
Lili
Hello,
I'm going with my boyfriend in January for two weeks and I'm a little worried about organizing transport because from what I hear and read, Thailand is a country where driving is very dangerous.
I am looking for a way to do "Ayutthaya–Greenleaf Guesthouse & Tour" then "Greenleaf Guesthouse & Tour–Bangkok" without taking the train because I understand that they can be delayed up to several hours. The hotel I am staying at in Ayutthaya is offering me a rate of 2100BTH for my first trip while the "Greenleaf Guesthouse" advises me not to travel by taxi for such a long distance because there is a risk that "the driver will fall asleep at the wheel" according to them.
Do you have any advice for me? Is it really that risky to travel by taxi over a long distance?
Thanks in advance 🙂
Roman
Hello,
You should not always take everything literally. Driving in Thailand is dangerous, but especially on 2 wheels. Train delays? It happens frequently, but more like 1/2 hour than several hours! And there are also buses to get to Pak Chong. Knowing that the guesthouse offers to pick you up either at the train station or at the bus station, it's up to you to choose between these 2 means of transport. To my knowledge, the train remains the best option. If you opt for the bus, they operate irregularly with schedules that are not really defined, but here is the information in case:
Company: Ratchasima Tour
Counter: no.49, 3rd floor
Bus station: Morchit (the “r” is not pronounced, we say Mochite), located towards the north of the city (accessible by skytrain then taxi)
Cost: 146 baht/person (no more, if you are told 200 baht or more it means that you are being sold a ticket to Nakhon Ratchasima, make sure you specify that you are getting off at Pak Chong, not Nakhon Ratchasima!)
MICKAEL JERSEY
Hello,
We have just decided to take the plunge and discover Bangkok, and to tell the truth we can't wait!
We are going there as a family (4 people), we would like to know if the taxi prices were per trip or per person please?
Thanking you for your response.
Roman
Hello,
That's a good decision 😉 The price is always per ride, never per person, and don't forget to ask for the meter!
Cassandra
Hello Romain,
I have two little questions for you 🙂
1- I think the answer is no but hey, just to be sure :p Do taxis take cards like in Europe?
2- For everything related to transport (bus, train, boat), how do I book and buy tickets? Do I have to book online in advance or is it possible to buy tickets on the same day at the station or port? Maybe the prices are lower on site too, right?
Thank you for your advice, everything is well explained, it's a pleasure when you go on an adventure and so far!
Yours.
Cassandra
Roman
Hello,
1- To date, no, taxis do not accept cards, only cash, as is often the case in Thailand in many places.
2- It is possible to book via the site that I recommend (in addition to allowing you to receive a comm' 😉
https://12go.asia/?z=16406
It is still possible to buy tickets on site but be careful, because at certain times (important holidays like the Thai New Year in April), transport is stormed by locals. Otherwise there are generally always places on the same day. The price is generally a little cheaper on site because there is no commission, but the difference is not huge.
Tchomthanith
Hello Romain,
Congratulations on your blog!
We will land in BKK on July 1st at 18:25pm. We want to take the night train at Hua Lamphong station, departing at 20pm. Questions:
– Do you think we will have time to follow this program (knowing that we do not have any checked baggage to collect)?
– Do you think it is necessary to book our train tickets in advance or can we buy them on site?
Thank you for your answers.
Roman
Hello,
I'm afraid it's too tight (not to say impossible), arriving at 18:25pm, assuming you're on time, you shouldn't be out of the airport before 19pm, and 1 hour to get to the station, even using the train (airport link + BTS + MRT) is not enough.
At this time of year, no need to book in advance, you can buy on site.
Nuno
Hello,
I am planning to go to Bangkok next February with my wife and my three year old daughter. I am thinking of staying near Khao San Road. How much should I pay approximately for the taxi from the airport? Note that on booking they offer me the taxi for 32 Swiss Francs, which is around 1000 Bath for this trip, which seems a bit expensive to me.
Thank you for your answer
Roman
Hello,
There are several things to consider, first the airport tax of 50 Baht, to be paid in addition, regardless of the amount displayed on the meter upon arrival. Then there is the highway, also to be paid separately, as and when the tolls come, normally it is 50 + 25 Baht.
Finally then the amount displayed by the meter, depending on the traffic, this should hardly exceed 300 Baht. In summary, the total fare should not exceed 500 Baht.
sabrina valenza
Hello Romain, I stumbled upon your blog by chance. Maybe you will answer me. I will arrive with Costa Cruises in Laeng Chabang and I would like to go to Bangkok. Do you know the price of a taxi for 130 km? And once in the city, do we keep the same taxi all day? Do they wait for us? Where can I find a guide with a taxi? Are the sites to visit far from each other or can we go there on foot (temples, floating markets, market on the rails)
Roman
Hello,
The prices are around 2000 Bahts one way. If you book for the round trip, they will wait for you, of course. For that, you have this provider who is serious: http://www.bangkoktransfer.com.
As for a guide with driver, try to see Mandy's availability: http://www.bangkokguidesmile.com (English)
The main temples, Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun are all close to each other. On the other hand, the floating markets, it depends on which ones, all are only open on weekends except Damnoen Saduak, very touristy and 100 km west of Bangkok (so opposite Laem Chabang), the same for the market on the rails which is in the same area. That being said, if you have two days, you will have time to see everything, but if your stopover is only for one day, it will not be possible to see everything.
If you have a night on site, it is still possible to organize with your hotel for the taxi transfer from the port and tour in Bangkok.
border
Hello,
I am coming to Thailand in February 2020 with my little family (my husband and my two children!) I am doing my little tour all alone (which gives me a little stress but it is a little more suitable!) I would like to know about transport from Bangkok airport to Kanchanaburi by taxi: I went on 12goassia as you advised and I have questions about the price! So apparently either taxi 80 euros and toll fees to pay or more than 100 euros or 3600 baths all inclusive. What is better to take?? Will the one at 80 euros also ask to fill up with diesel? and So if I understand how it works for the one at 80 euros I get into any taxi in the group and I show a code on my phone. Have you already done it? Thank you for your help.Julia
Roman
Hello,
I have never had the opportunity to take a taxi directly from the airport to Kanchanaburi. However, the price difference is quite simple to explain. In the €80 version, these are the "basic" taxi vehicles, these are the official vehicles that act as taxis in Bangkok (usually Toyota Corolla Altis). The latter run on gas, so there will be little space in the trunk because the space is taken up by the tank...
Moreover, even they report the maximum number of passengers at 3…
In the €100 version, it is a larger vehicle (according to the photo, Toyota Fortuner), since there are 4 of you, I would opt for this solution. On the other hand, read all the information carefully, because they specify their policy for using their service (Thailand limo by Datum: the 2nd by looking there https://thailandeasie.12go.asia/fr/charter/suvarnabhumi-airport/kanchanaburi
– you must provide the following information in the “Trip details” section of the booking form:
Passengers' nationality, airline, flight number, arrival or departure time (Thailand local time), number of bags, pick-up and drop-off location address.
border
Yes, that's the one I saw. Do you think everything is included (driver, diesel, toll) because I don't want any bad surprises!
Otherwise, do you have any advice and visits for visiting Bangkok with children? And places with good prices for a massage?
Thank you very much!
Roman
Considering the price, yes, it is all inclusive.
With children, you can go to the Siam Paragon for example, in the basement you have an aquarium while upstairs you have the play area (Kidzania). Massages are the same price almost everywhere (varying between 200 and 300 Bahts per hour), I don't have any specific places to recommend but you can try Wat Pho, where the original massage school is (after that it's crowded so it's better to book and it's more expensive, like 400 Bahts).
Rillaers Henri
Hello, I have read the main points for taxis. Thank you for this advice. One question however, when leaving the airport you say that you receive a ticket and that you have to give it to the taxi driver but does this mean queuing when leaving the airport? There are 4 of us arriving with 2 suitcases and 4 pieces of hand luggage. Are there enough vans so that you don't have to miss your turn each time and start the queue again? On gettransfert.com I am offered a van with a driver who would wait for us at the exit with a name sign for 792 TB all inclusive to the Ibis hotel (41 Sukhumvit Road Soi 4 Khlong Toei Bangkok) what do you think?
Rillaers Henri
What would be your valuable advice for Ayutthaya Always for 4 people?
thank you in advance
Diana
Hello,
I am planning to visit Thailand during the month of March with my husband and my 5 children. I wonder if it would not be better to rent a car because by taxi even by van it seems complicated to me. What do you think?
Roman
Hello,
As such, I wouldn't worry too much about the queue, there are plenty of taxis available so it usually goes pretty quickly. Also, I don't understand the point about "passing your turn and starting the queue again"... When you get to the counter, you simply indicate the number of people and luggage and they should direct you to a suitable taxi (they have larger taxis for this kind of situation).
After if in absolute terms the rate you mentioned is twice as expensive as a classic journey, this is the case for regular taxis, the grand taxis asking for a supplement. 792 Bahts for a private transfer remains reasonable so if you want to keep it simple, opt for this solution.
Roman
Your hotel should be able to offer you a tour for this day, however I cannot say what their price would be (but in general it is always more expensive than at a local agency...), possibly try to compare the price between the service offered by your hotel and a small agency in the area.
Roman
Hello,
Let's say that the perception of seeing transportation by yourself as "complicated" depends on your travel habits. Very concretely, millions of people manage this way every year without worries. After that, it is quite possible to rent a car, just know that between driving on the left and the chaos of the streets (especially motorcycles), it will certainly take some time to adapt. Finally, if you opt for this solution, look among the many international rental companies present at the airport (Hertz, Avis, Budget etc.)
Clem
Hello, we took a green and yellow taxi today, logo on the roof lit green, to do maximum 4 kms, from the Capital Mansion hotel to Mochit New Van Terminal, it's Monday, it's going well. The driver tells us Two fifty bahts, our English being very academic we understand 2X50 baths, expensive but correct. On arrival it is in fact 250 baht and of course no Meter. In short we pay while trying to make him understand that he has not put the Meter and that it is obligatory, his answer "no no". Our English being as a reminder summary we leave it there.
Here is our experience, in principle it is not very expensive compared to France but we should have paid 65 or 70 baht. I took a picture of the taxi number for the sake of it.
Bonne journée.
Roman
Hello,
Thank you for this feedback which unfortunately doesn't surprise me... It's a bit of a never-ending phenomenon, between the government which is not stricter regarding transport (including in the broad sense including catastrophic road safety) and people who generally consider the prices "acceptable" because they are proportionally cheap, and therefore continue to fuel this business, it's not about to stop... It's a good reflex to have taken a photo of the plate.
alex
Hello, trip to Thailand scheduled for November 2024,
thanks for all the info…
A question that may be a bit stupid for regulars, the prices that we find for taxis in general on the sites
Are they for the whole taxi or per person, whether in Bangkok or Pranburi for example?
thank you for your feedback
Roman
Hello, the fare for "classic" taxis is for the entire vehicle. On the other hand, shared taxis (pick ups called songthaew) have a fare per person.