superal Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 When booking a Bangkok taxi for a longish trip are they all covid safe ? i.e. Are the drivers vaccinated and if so do they display their vaccine certs and is it in the Thai language only ? Are the taxis cleaned to a virus clean standard and is there a screen between the driver and backseat passengers ? This is the norm in the UK at the moment with unannounced daily inspections by the licencing authorities where I live and I was interested if Thailand has the same standards . I cannot imagine that taxis that work on the ranks or get flagged down could follow a strict hygiene process but a private hire taxi could . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Caldera Posted August 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2021 Nothing is "safe" in Bangkok. With a bit of luck, you get a taxi with functioning seat belts and tyres that aren't tired yet. 2 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforek Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Three months and two month ago, i was in Bangkok, and took only taxis ( did'nt want the crowed BTS ans MRT ) , for at least 30 minutes each time, my wife spoke all the time with the drivers, everybody had a mask, no screen between, and as you see, three months later , I am still here, not sick, so for me, no problem ... I took also two taxis for 150 kms each , same result, not sick and at that time I was not vaccinated but one driver at least was; now I think that all of them are vaccinated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Caldera said: Nothing is "safe" in Bangkok. With a bit of luck, you get a taxi with functioning seat belts and tyres that aren't tired yet. 2 or 3 years ago and going back 8 years I would take a taxi 3 or 4 times a year from Suvarnabhumi airport on a 400 km trip and most of the times they were decent taxis and drivers but if they were run down cabs I would ask to be taken to the bus station . However I have been in some cabs , when staying in Bangkok , that would not be allowed to trade in the UK . Sticking to the topic , covid prepared taxis please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 3 hours ago, superal said: Are the taxis cleaned to a virus clean standard and is there a screen between the driver and backseat passengers ? Seriously .....Who knows ? Very risky for a long journey in such a confined space. Not to be taken lightly with the contagious Delta variant currently the most common. Even if you have been double jabbed I wouldn't risk it. Best option is to hire a car and drive yourself. Might cost a little more but definitely the safest option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorry Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 4 hours ago, superal said: When booking a Bangkok taxi for a longish trip are they all covid safe No 4 hours ago, superal said: Are the drivers vaccinated No. 4 hours ago, superal said: do they display their vaccine certs No 4 hours ago, superal said: Are the taxis cleaned No 4 hours ago, superal said: is there a screen No 4 hours ago, superal said: a private hire taxi could . Yes In Bangkok, I use only Cabb ( the London taxis). Screen, clean, mask and disinfectant, and some drivers may even be vaccinated (vaccination in Thailand often is handled by companies/employers). For overland trips, I know 2 places to hire a car and driver. Screen, clean, mask and disinfectant. I open the back windows on both sides. Prices 50-80% more than regular taxis. BTW The first person in Thailand who died from covid last year was a taxi driver. Later they became one of the groups with most fatalities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Lorry said: No No. No No No Yes In Bangkok, I use only Cabb ( the London taxis). Screen, clean, mask and disinfectant, and some drivers may even be vaccinated (vaccination in Thailand often is handled by companies/employers). For overland trips, I know 2 places to hire a car and driver. Screen, clean, mask and disinfectant. I open the back windows on both sides. Prices 50-80% more than regular taxis. BTW The first person in Thailand who died from covid last year was a taxi driver. Later they became one of the groups with most fatalities. Thanks Lorry for some good info that will probably also enlighten a lot of Aseannow readers . If you could let me know the name and numbers for the overland trips it would help further . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, superal said: booking a Bangkok taxi for a longish trip @superal If you wish, I can give you the telephone number or LINE contact for an English speaking, 'green tag' airport taxi driver, whom I consider very clean. I don't remember if he had a screen, but he can provide if you require. I'm not sure which 'limo'/taxi company he works for, but I can get that, too. I know there is a set price to Pattaya and most other cities. PS: I also know a regular city taxi driver who has installed a plastic barrier in his metered taxi and he also cleans his taxi regularly, if you want his contact details. He also is a Grab driver. Edited August 30, 2021 by AgMech Cowboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, AgMech Cowboy said: @superal If you wish, I can give you the telephone number or LINE contact for an English speaking, 'green tag' airport taxi driver, whom I consider very clean. I don't remember if he had a screen, but he can provide if you require. I'm not sure which 'limo'/taxi company he works for, but I can get that, too. I know there is a set price to Pattaya and most other cities. Many thanks , please pm me with the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Are the taxis cleaned to a virus clean standard 18 hours ago, Denim said: Seriously .....Who knows ? Very risky for a long journey in such a confined space. Not to be taken lightly with the contagious Delta variant currently the most common. Even if you have been double jabbed I wouldn't risk it. Best option is to hire a car and drive yourself. Might cost a little more but definitely the safest option. Beat me to it. Seriously, indeed. Given the ease of obtaining forged documents in Bkk, I for one would put no faith in anything on a piece of paper purporting to be official. As for "Are the taxis cleaned to a virus clean standard" I'd pay money to see a Bkk taxi driver cleaning his taxi to that extent, between passengers. 21 hours ago, superal said: This is the norm in the UK at the moment with unannounced daily inspections by the licencing authorities where I live and I was interested if Thailand has the same standards I would suspect not. Tell me if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 20 hours ago, Denim said: Best option is to hire a car and drive yourself. Might cost a little more but definitely the safest option. Except when you look at the accident statistics, of course! Richard Barrow carries a CO₂ meter. CO₂ is what we exhale. 800 is safe. Taxis with windows up, 1800. So imagine what a rot too CO₂ reading might be! Opening as many windows as you can brings CO₂ back down to a safe level. Double-mask, no talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 8:48 PM, Aforek said: Three months and two month ago, i was in Bangkok, and took only taxis ( did'nt want the crowed BTS ans MRT ) , for at least 30 minutes each time, my wife spoke all the time with the drivers, everybody had a mask, no screen between, and as you see, three months later , I am still here, not sick, so for me, no problem ... I took also two taxis for 150 kms each , same result, not sick and at that time I was not vaccinated but one driver at least was; now I think that all of them are vaccinated Licensed drivers might have had one shot, however many drivers are not licensed, they operate under the radar in a shared taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorry Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 12:28 AM, superal said: Thanks Lorry for some good info that will probably also enlighten a lot of Aseannow readers . If you could let me know the name and numbers for the overland trips it would help further . TV doesnt let me post it here. I will try to pm you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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