my guess is they increase the lower fares up to drop down the cost of the longer fares. they might just do a flat 20thb regardless of distance in this case.
50 years? have you looked outside recently? almost every street vendor or service accepts QR payment. it's the preferred payment for many and most still don't report taxes.
Already tried 5+ taxes on the street BEFORE using the taxi stand. All tried to scam.
Calling grab to Centralworld? Sure, if you like waiting 20+ minutes for them to arrive.
Motorbike taxi wasn't an option as I had too many things to carry.
waited for 10 taxis at the taxi stand at Centralworld last week and every single taxi refused to use the meter and tried to gouge me for 200+ thb for a 70 thb trip