TAXI
TAXI
TAXI – aside from public transportation, the easiest and most convenient way to get around Bangkok is by taxi. Most taxis are new, spacious and, in addition to the traditional green-yellow and red-blue, they also come in colors like bright orange, red and even pink. Finding a taxi is not a hassle, especially around hotels, shopping malls and other tourist attractions.
The fare starts at 35 baht, and stays there for the first two kms. Thereafter, the fare gradually works its way up with 2 baht at a time (roughly per km.). A surcharge applies in traffic jams (1.25 baht per meter when moving under 6 km per hour). Typical taxi fares for going a few kms. are around 50 baht. Communication can be a problem with the majority of Bangkok’s taxi drivers as they often speak little English. Improvise, and be imaginative.