Using Taxis in Bangkok - A Guide for Newbies...

BKKvisitor has posted (on GayThailand) good advice for all of us....
about using Bangkok Taxis...with good discussion following.

I have reposted the link here as I believe the topic is very helpful for all visitors to Bangkok.

Thanks BKKvisitor for sharing your advice with us.

TJ

http://www.gaythailand.com/forums/index ... topic=1479 .

A few guidelines (particularly for newbies) when using taxis in Bangkok:

(1) Don't take a taxi (or tuk-tuk) that a "tout" is encouraging you to use
(2) Don't take a taxi parked along Silom Rd. or Suriwong Rd., looking for fares
(3) Get out of a taxi if the driver refuses to immediately start the meter
(4) Whenever possible, know the route (or at least the general direction) to your destination so you'll know if your driver is taking you for a joy ride (a common farang trick)
(5) When leaving a hotel, you're better off not taking a taxi from a nearby line of parked cabs because they will invariably try to get you to accept a flat rate that is at least double the meter rate. Go to the street and flag one down. There are exceptions: if your leaving a hotel (or restaurant) and a taxi is just dropping off a fare outside, then its usually safe to get right in.
(6) When you get in a cab, make a point of jotting down the information from the driver's taxi license (which should be prominently displayed on dashboard). I've seen it noted elsewhere that it's a good idea to call someone (or even simulate a call) and tell the party that your enroute to your destination in taxi number XXXX).

and more ...read further at
http://www.gaythailand.com/forums/index ... topic=1479 .

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