It is what it is, it blows but the fares are still cheap compared to where most of us come from.
Just be up front.
Bangkok Taxis App
Please choose your preferred scam.
(Please note we are an equal opportunity scammer, we scam everyone - Farang 10% surcharge)
⬜ No change, No QR code, No bank account, No phone.
⬜ No Meter - I forgot to turn the meter on, the tasseled magic mat with all figurines covered it, too late now 200 baht.
⬜ FU Tour Time - You know <insert street>? No?, this best way, very good, no traffic, toll very fast.. You can see building over there? in the opposite direction? no this is other building. this best way.
⬜ Turbo Meter - No, meter is okay, you have a lot of luggage, makes the car heavy, meter <shakes hand at meter> knows. The rain too. What's that clicking sound every few minutes? This old car.
Bless em' the rascals, plus if it actually requires some technical ingenuity, and considering the education most get here, hacking a taxi meter albeit crudely get some points.