Did use the search before posting because I know metered taxis at the airport has been covered ad nauseum....but....was unable to locate the time when the stand closes.

 

So i will ask you polite fellow TV posters the question, what time does the stand close up? Thanks in advance, GOM

We flew in very late one night about 23.30. Meter taxi guy told my wife he was the last taxi for the night. For sure he was the only one at the meter taxi stand.

I have heard 11, and I have heard midnight.

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On 5 August I arrived at 23:00. There were several taxis at the stand.
And,the meter was used.

Hmmmmmmm...........a 23:15 arrival which could easily become 24:00 plus clearing immigration,guess I'll need to line up a private scenario or take CFC's advice on the Phuket Shuttle. Thanks again,GOM

metered taxis have not changed, I went to the metered taxi stand on my return to be told 900 baht to rawai. Guy had his meter on until he got past the police/army checkpoint at the exit from the airport then turned it off. I did return at 5pm and traffic was horrendous, I think the driver was thinking he should have used the meter lol.

There is no hard and fast time for the Taximeter office to close at night - it depends on customer demand.

 

Last night when I went to the airport at 1.30am, the taximeter office was 'bustling' - plenty of passengers and taximeter cars.

 

What I do know is that - for some weird reason - the taximeter office is not allowed to operate 24/7.  It seems to close after dealing with passengers off the flight from Chiang Mai that arrives at 00.50.

 

If you arrive on one of the Far-East flights between 2-5am, then that office is likely to be closed.