I recently went for a public taxi from the "stand" at Bkk airport and was told it was Bht 1,500. Is that right does anyone know. I thought what a rip off, 1/2 hour less journey time to Pattaya and its costing more. I settled for a tout at 1,300, I'm sure I was ripped off there also.
That's the going rate for a meter taxi one way.Originally Posted by WhiteDesire
Recently a friend of mine who is on only his second visit did the same thing, and the driver could not find PoseidenThat's the going rate for a meter taxi one way.
It took over 3 hours and many stops, before he arrived. Then there was a confrontation over the extra time the driver wasted. He asked for an extra 1000 baht, my friend refused but ended up giving a 500 baht tip
After a long flight the last thing I want is wasted time getting to my hotel/condo. If it is an early evening arrival, I want to get out to at least one bar to try my luck.
I always have a cab booked from the hotel waiting for me. He takes control of my bags and delivers me to the door no hassle. It is worth the 1500 baht that Gems charge
Wombat : an Australian marsupial that eats,roots and leaves
Is there a railway being opened from BKK airport>Pattaya>BKK airport I wonder?
The answer to your query is in a wowpow thread of a few days ago
http://www.sawatdee-gay-thailand.com/fo ... 13732.html
You deleted your first comments on my post above where you mentioned the fare from the old airport was 1200 baht,
3 years ago
Gems taxi are airconditioned , comfortable and recent models, ALL TOLL FEES ARE PAID,they are waiting for me at the exit from customs, no hassle outside trying to get a cheaper taxi and the Gems driver knows exactly where I am going.
I am not tall 183mm, but have longer legs than average. I find taximeter cabs uncomfortable and on the smaller size
My flights are only 9 hours non stop, yours from London are much longer. IMHO I just want to get to my hotel quickly
comfortably and without fuss. I have flown in twice to the new airport in the last 8 months.
Wombat : an Australian marsupial that eats,roots and leaves
183 mm is surely not tall - it is 18.3 centimeters, or about 7 inches! Presumably you meany six feet tall or 183 centimeters (1.83 meters)?
Ha ha you are so right 1.83m183 mm is surely not tall - it is 18.3 centimeters, or about 7 inches! Presumably you meany six feet tall or 183 centimeters (1.83 meters)?
Reminds me of a sign I saw on a toilet wall
I am 16 and 10 inches
underneath was written how big is your dick
Wombat : an Australian marsupial that eats,roots and leaves
Do you stutter?
From Pattaya to BKK airport, the Ambience hotel quoted 2600 baht.
The guy at the stand in the next street said a metered taxi was 900 baht. I took this & the actual vehicle was a Toyota Camry, in very good condition.
900 baht seems good value, considering the distance.
Presumably there must be a way of booking the BKK==> Patay leg for a similar price?
That's the going rate for a meter taxi!That's the going rate for a meter taxi one way.Don't make me laugh. The going rate for a meter taxi is whatever they can get you to agree to pay for the trip.
Don't put any money on it, will you. The price of a metered taxi from Pattaya to the airport, provided it is booked from one of the many kiosks, is actually only 800 Baht, however I doubt there would be too many occasions when the car turning up to take you would be a Camry as it was for you. You certainly struck lucky with that booking.
G.
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