Rush-Hour Taxi Surcharge of 10–20 Baht Planned for December

Thailand’s transport ministry says it will introduce an additional service fee of 10-20 baht for metered taxis during peak traffic periods starting December 2025. The base fare will remain unchanged at 35 baht, and the surcharge is designed to discourage drivers from refusing rides during busy or late-night hours. Officials highlight that taxi meter rates haven’t been updated for over twenty years and point to rising costs for drivers that may explain refusals of passengers. A future overhaul of the fare system is also planned, including digital meters tied to real-time factors like fuel price. The change aims to balance passenger affordability with fair driver compensation and reduce widespread grievances about taxi service refusal. 

Sounds fair.

 

 

Bangkok taxi meter charges are way too low.