I know it will be on here somewhere but in a bit of a rush..... What would you expect to pay BKK (Swampy) to Pattaya in meter taxi ????

2K.

B1000 to B1500...Better chance with a taxi dropping off at departures rather than one you are assigned to at arrivals. Don't ask "How much to Pattaya?", ask instead "Pattaya?? 1000??, Work from there. Also settle if tolls are included. (about B150)

Don't enter any taxi until you have settled on the price when negotiating long distance flat rates. Once your bags are in the trunk, your negotiating power dwindles.

If you want to save yourself hassle, pre arrange pick up by one of the many services operating out of Pattaya such as the well regarded "Mr. T's" They frequently have cars dropping passengers off and will negotiate a decent return fare Google "Mr t's" Pattaya...lots of info.

Standard taxi up to 1500 all incl.

why not take the bus, it only costs about 150 baht

why not take the bus, it only costs about 150 baht

Maybe the OP's arrival time does not fit with the bus schedule or perhaps he doesn't like buses and the hassle getting from the bus station to his hotel, sitting in a van for up to 2 hours while it sits in Pattaya's horrendous traffic and drops off 8 other passengers before him.

I never pay more than 1000 Baht including toll. I take a taxi at the departure level. You must negotiate the fare before entering the cab.

why not take the bus, it only costs about 150 baht

Yeah, right. After a long haul flight, immigration queues & you suggest a bus ??? Why not suggest walking or hitchhiking ? That'd be even cheaper.

why not take the bus, it only costs about 150 baht

Yeah, right. After a long haul flight, immigration queues & you suggest a bus ??? Why not suggest walking or hitchhiking ? That'd be even cheaper.

Ha ha - my long flight is coming in from Khon Kaen - just a small holiday before travelling back to UK on Monday - thanks all, have contacted MrT