webfact 181802 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 BANGKOK, (TNA) – A taxi fare rise for the first time in eight years took effect for taxis in Bangkok on Friday as Prime Minister Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha ordered relevant agencies to assess its impact on people. Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said the prime minister was concerned about impacts on the general public, so he instructed many agencies such as the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council to monitor the impacts on people and the economy in general. and to propose proper economic measures to alleviate those impacts particularly during the transition period. At the same time, he realized the hardship of taxi drivers, affected by the rising cost of living and energy prices. It is the first fare rise in eight years to help them, the spokesman said. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1093910 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-01-14 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet 6347 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 The taxis in Samui refuse to use the meter, so they already charge what they want. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra 61284 Posted January 14 Popular Post Share Posted January 14 Well deserved and over due rise, taxi fares in Thailand are the most affordable among many, many countries and driving in Thailand is no mean feat by any starch of imaginations.. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyphodb 3693 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, phetphet said: The taxis in Samui refuse to use the meter, so they already charge what they want. The Taxi's just about anywhere outside Bangkok refuse to use their meters... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard 27661 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 10 minutes ago, zyphodb said: The Taxi's just about anywhere outside Bangkok refuse to use their meters... Use BOLT, where available. Edited January 14 by scorecard 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post digger70 3736 Posted January 14 Popular Post Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, zyphodb said: The Taxi's just about anywhere outside Bangkok refuse to use their meters... Ask if they use the meter if not Get out /don't go. get the next,next 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet 6347 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, digger70 said: Ask if they use the meter if not Get out /don't go. get the next,next That won't work. None of them use the meter. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 3736 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, phetphet said: That won't work. None of them use the meter. Than don't use a taxi ,take a car ,bus ,train, I know easier said than done . In 11 years i haven't used a taxi yet in Thailand, I don't intend to only if there's no other way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatPhrao 271 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 11 hours ago, zyphodb said: The Taxi's just about anywhere outside Bangkok refuse to use their meters... 555 - and you can add to that Taxis inside Bangkok that won't use their meters. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 53933 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 7 hours ago, digger70 said: Ask if they use the meter if not Get out /don't go. get the next,next Dumbed down over simplification of the reality that in some areas at certain times no taxi will use the meter... ....the options is ‘accept it’ or walk for a coupe of hours.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 53933 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 11 hours ago, zyphodb said: The Taxi's just about anywhere outside Bangkok refuse to use their meters... And in certain area’s of Bangkok, at certain times the taxi’s refuse to use their meters and there are no Bolts and no Grabs available, yet loads of taxis rolling up and down the road for their ‘fixed fare’.... This fair increase may help the honest taxi drivers and I support that - but it won’t make one bit of difference to the ‘dregs of the taxi driving industry’ who are attracted to the ‘nightlife areas’ so they can charge fixed rates... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet 6347 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 14 hours ago, digger70 said: Than don't use a taxi ,take a car ,bus ,train, I know easier said than done . In 11 years i haven't used a taxi yet in Thailand, I don't intend to only if there's no other way. Unfortunately there are no trains in Samui, and no bus service. Only songthaews, taxis, motorbike taxis and some minibuses. Most tourists end up renting scooters or cars because of the high fares. Easier for me to just buy a scooter. Cheaper and more convenient. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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