As a Thai I can say Thai people really hate Taxi/Tuk Tuk scams. We feel like they betray all good things Thai people have put our hard work and efforts to make our country better. Adam, please report them.
and what about the entrance fees for palaces, temples and shows or nature parks, or the bills for clinic treatment.. there may be demanded up to 400% surcharge according to state laws for foreigners,,, that's not the little taxi driver .. that's the State that's not fair!!!!!
@@freddenker9537 This has nothing to do with scamming people. It makes perfect sense to charge a rich foreigner more than a local underpaid Thai, as the country is relying on Tourism as a big part of it's income. I am all for this, and I am a foreigner moving to Thailand. I am under the impression that the Thai generally are proud, kind, and protective of their country. As any country should be. If you view it like this and leave your personal feelings out of it, it sounds perfectly reasonable to me.
@@Stefman1983 so abroad should now also rich Thais (others do not fly there) pay more ... that would be the conclusion .. Or is it Stockholm Syndrome? .Not all foreigners who live here and mostly have children are RICH..or have a work permit And please don't forget the Thais have only been living here for 800 years.. "The Thais" don't exist either 47% are ethnic Chinese, then Khmer, Burmeses Laoten.Malay, the real Thai probably only make up a small part of the population Thailand its a Immigrant country and always has been..you need national pride like in the USA
@@freddenker9537 if you're a guest somewhere, accept the rules of the place you are visiting. If you don"t like it, leave. Nobody is forcing you to visit Thailand, let alone any tourist places. If I am visiting a country i adapt, i am a minority and i accept it. Last thing I would think of doing is saying "its not fair!!!!". But hey, opinions may differ. Just my 2 cents.
This just happened to me yesterday. Got a texi at Iconsiam, driver didn't start the meter, and said 450. I said no, then he said 300. I said no meter, i get out. He turned on the meter, clearly not happy. When I got to hotel, meter came out to 117😂😂
I've never ride a taxi in Bangkok for years. Most of them are cheating and I don't want to get upset and ruin my day. Rules and law in Thailand are such a mess.
Bolt last week I was taking from Sukumvit 41 to BKK airport ... ordered the Bolt,,, got in the car and started driving away,,, Driver then starts talking loud about price is too low... and demanded I pay additional 200 THB more! I said no I pay the Bolt price,,, he stopped the car and told me to get out.... reported to Bolt,,, but I was shocked with this attitude
Thailand is a wonderful country with really good people.....but if you don't speak thai/isaan you won't meet that many, you will only meet the Thai people who make a living from foreigners, they are smiling and polite, speaking a little English in order to get money from you. You will never learn of real Thailand and Thai culture from these people because they will only tell you the fantasy they think will get you to part with money. Once you can speak a little Thai and speak to Thai people that DONT approach you and don't speak bargirl English you will get to know the real beauty of our wonderful home and not the performance of Thai sold to tourists.
They still do it even to Thais. Speaking Thai doesn't matter nearly as much as where and when you are trying to get the cab. I've never ever had a problem at a hotel. They are surrounded by CCTVs, security, concierge, etc. However, if you're in Chinatown late at night, be prepared to reject 3 or 4 or 5 cabs before you find one that will use the meter. Pretty sure scammer thinking is "Where can I go to find passengers who don't have other transport options and where I won't get caught."
Never get in a taxi without asking them to use the meter. The same goes for tuktuk. Never hop on unless both parties agree on a fare. I understand a lot of people are saying to just pay the overpriced fare cause its still cheap for us, but if you allow these scammers to scam you, then no doubt they'll do it again to the next person and so on. Plus, an extra 100-150 baht goes a long way here in thailand. Stay safe people.
Also keep in mind that the doorman at a hotel can also be in on it. He will ask where you are going and make out he has organised a great deal for you with a taxi.
One of the taxi guys knows exactly where I’m going every Friday lol. He always waits for me. He took the time to learn how to fold my wheelchair, push me into my condo and get a fair price that includes tips for the service. The first time he turned the meter on (Friday night at naha, a rare thing). I iffered him this and he’s happy. He hates his cheating colleagues and said no wonder everyone uses bolt haha
I got used to getting in the taxi's and telling them I was in a hurry, no time to buy jewels or go to the tailor. One taxi did use the meter, but did the "couple of laps" around the victory monument circle. I waited til traffic slowed, jumped out and threw him a couple of baht and then got in another. So do avoid staring at your phone, or you can get scammed even if they are using the meter.
Great information especially for those making their first trip to Bangkok. Sad to see this is still a thing. In the late 90's I was buying a suitcase with my Thai sister in law in the Patpong night market. I was staying on Sukhumvit Soi 4. Four taxi drivers refused to take me and wanted 300 baht. Tourist police nearby rectified the situation on the spot. Can't remember what the actual metered fare was, but I'm thinking it was maybe 80 baht? Definitely a fraction of what they were asking for.
Hey , why not take just take the BTS skytrain from Nana or Ploen chit to Asok ? From Nana to Asok is no more than 35 THB , from Ploen chit to Asok shouldn’t be more than 65THB .
Even at the airport they’re doing this. Guy wanted 700 but I told him 600 because it’s my first time here and i was just in a 15 hour flight. I knew I was getting ripped off. It was to go by Siam train station
what about taxis at the airport? I read a blog that it shouldn't be more than 500 baht to Silom area (where I will be staying) that includes meter, highway tolls and airport pickup surcharge. do we need to worry about the meter at the airport? we need to ask the driver the amount AFTER we show him the hotel's address? thanks.
@@grahamjohnson4702 that’s what the airport train line is for...Surely you are aware it terminates at Phaya Thai? How many times have you been to Thailand? 🤔
Why would anyone want to live in a place with so many scammers and shitty people. I'm sure there are really great Thais too. I've heard of them but what percent? Is it worth it? Is it better in rural areas or even Phuket(not beach), Krabi, etc?
Well, speaking Thai won't help much. These taxi drivers have a cartel too and the police just catches a few cases to make the world a stage but the problem will continue to exist. Thai people respect their own people more than foreigners and so the taxi drivers should have a good rapport with the cops on duty. If you try to understand the taxi driver's perspective that getting caught in a heavy traffic jam in Bangkok would take about 1 to 2 hours for a short trip and for this instance, the taxi driver would not make much profit in a day if following the meter. Everything is getting costly the gas, taxes, car services, car parts and the car maintenance. That was why the taxi driver rather chose not to take you at the end. This is the problem created by overcrowding in Bangkok and the Thai government fails to control the ownership of cars in the city and to improve the city road system.
there is an easy solution to all this... take photo of their license before getting in.. and photo inside.... moment you get in, ask to turn the meter on and DO not close the door.. you have already in your control for them to turn it on.. photo of car, license, driver and door open.. if they dont have meter or broken.... they shouldnt be driving at all and taking passengers.. so its ILLEGAL at all cost.. so you got them trapped even if he doesnt take you as passenger.. report them all.. lets keep bangkok scam free
great video, no rambling like some other channels lol. straight to the point and informative! one of the best resources for thailand visitors on utube 👍
or "pee mai loom meter na khrab" means " with respect don't forget the meter" if they not want you say "yot" stop take a picture of the yellow plate on the door always if you are in a taxi call 1584 and complain the taxi giving that number normaly they will follow up on you call like keis say if you speak thai i gets more easy i live here 15 years and i almost never have problems.
Informative video, thank you. I only use the green and yellow taxis as a last resort if other forms of transport are not feasible. I had to use one the other week to get to Don Muang airport, no 'Grabs' or 'Bolts' available, it was rush hour on a Monday morning. The hotel concierge flagged one down for me and agreed a price (500 baht) I knew this was way more than the apps but was was reasonable enough for me. I get in, 5 mins drive along Sukhumvit he pulls over and he decides he can no longer take me, 'too much traffic, I find you another taxi'. He knows, I've got luggage and its time sensitive to get a flight. It then becomes an uncomfortable standoff where I have to stare him down, take a photo of his ID on the dashboard and remind him we agreed a price. I tell him to take the flyover and I pay his toll charge. He was very moody the rest of the trip. Unfortunately you have to sometime really assert yourself in Thailand without getting too aggressive.
I think Bolt drivers are finding ways to get you too. For example, you select economy and drivers accept then decline the ride again and again. But if you select the higher class/rate cars like XL, suddenly those same drivers accept, and they may not even be an XL car.
I just returned from Bangkok and we could not find a Taxi that would turn their meter on. The hotel also could not get us a taxi that would turn their meter on. They would help us negotiate a price. We were on vacation so it was easier for us to negotiate a price that was fair to us.
FYI, Thai people get the same treatment 😅. No taxi driver likes to drive through soi 11 on Friday and Saturdays evening. Best tip is walk to a quiet street and hold or order Bolt over there. And about your tip to enter taxi with confident without asking first, is risking to be beat up afterwards…
Would partially agree with Adam on the get in part because that might work for some drivers, but I just don't bother either. Just get out when they tell you to and you won't get beat up..
It's literally their job regardless the time or the day or location 😂 I just get I'm say turn on the meter and either have the meter go on or just roll til they say get out then I'd report the cab in question... and I'd love to see any cabbie approach me physically to as you say "beat me up" 😂😂😂😂 that would definitely be a mistake on their part 😂
I'm getting bored of Bolt drivers turning up and demanding more money. I used to let it go but when I return, i'm going to report every driver that does it to me. Never happens if I an with a Thai person. I also love how they would rather lose a fare than negotiate with a tourist/falang. Speaking Thai don't stop them either they just lie back in Thai!
Government/TAT should intervene, I was coming from airport, the taxi driver asked for my slip...so I can't report? and he said no change for my 1000 baht bill at the end... next time, I sure will have my hundreds ready for the driver ! for the Thais not being honest, they are just driving tourists away from Thailand !
Awesome Tips! Dont recommend making it obvious that your going to report them though, had one punch a friend for taking a photo of the id once. Although its usually just a "No thank you, goodbye"
Taxi name plate 1XC 3160 Sukhumvit area is a cheat and looter. Beware of him. He will offer u cheap rate and once u r inside his taxi,at ur destination he tripples his rate and if the destination is out of Bangkok we will be held up.If we argue he even attacks physically
We left Bangkok few days ago. We were scammed (successfully) by driver’s of the taxis and the tuktuk😉 Just and info. From Central World to Asiatique driver was asking: Taxi - 800 Baht tuktuk - 400 Baht Bus (not aircon) - 8 Baht
Totally good info. 👍 A tip is to always flag a taxi down yourself that is moving. These are the drivers that really want to work and not wait around for a sucker. Hand out at waist level, not waving a hang around like we do in NYC. 😂👍
an ongoing never ending problem and recently taxi's all got the increase in meter rate they wanted. apparently at least 1000 complaints lodged each month mainly by Thai's and MBK mall is a main culprit. can you link to the reward for reporting a bent taxi driver? i live in BKK, speak and read Thai and never heard of a reward. even if you have a video rolling using mobile most of them don't care about scamming and do it very blatantly. some drivers are more akin to criminals pursuing criminal enterprise than being real drivers. about police checkpoints; in my experience typically not to check that drivers are following the rules but to extort money from taxi passengers. another infamous 95% Thai spot is RCA. taxis there scam locals and non mafia taxi's are afraid to pick up passengers at the street entrance actually fearing retaliation. if you walk 30 seconds away from RCA normal taxi's feel safe to stop and pick you up.
Worst place i found was pattaya. None use meters there, or very few. Went from jomtien to pattaya cost 200 baht after negotiating. Then the cheapest back cost 500. That was with my thai wife negotiating.
It's hard to support Thailand when crap like this happens. It costs loads for flights and accommodation before we can pour money into the economy. Hoping this changes. Love Thailand but losing momentum with all the horror stories on the forums
Taxis are often easiest form of transport, but enjoyment of them ruined by scammy taxi drivers who do this way too much. Good advice BTW cheers for that
Grab is categorically not fair. Prices on grab have risen and availability has dropped. I took a grab ride from rama iv at ratchada, to suk 11 the other day that cost me 183 baht when it should have cost no more than 70.
Last visit when I arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport , I went to the taxi rank, got my ticket, got in and straight away he showed me a sign, b700 flat fee, Airport to Bangkok, I said no , turn on meter, he said no, all taxi same same , so I got out and went back to the booth , tried explaining issue, they just gave me a new ticket, frustrated, got in next taxi, same thing, got out went back to booth , started getting very agitated, this time, the guy at the booth came to the next taxi with me, they spoke, surprise surprise, meter straight on & off we went , so I think it’s not just the drivers in on the scam, but agree, bolt so much better, they just need to allow them to pick you up at the airport , that will surely wake the taxi drivers up…
I rented a full day taxi for tomorrow in Chang Mai to see the elephants and snakes and I will take her for lunch she charing me for 10 hours at a rate at 2000 Baught
Remember when they use meters it only works while moving. If its peak hour they can drive for an hour and get paid not much. That is why they dont want long fares in bad traffic. Be good to them if they are ok tip them at a fair rate.
Happen to me once when my family took a taxi in Bangkok the taxi driver said he would use meter but 3mins into the ride he shut off the meter and when we ask him why he turn it off he raise his voice so we said you said to use meter only we agree , than he stop the car in the middle of the road and asked us all to get out while I was carrying my 2 year old child .
My advice.... Walk away from any tourist hot spot. Wait for a regular taxi, if he or she opens the window, sure no meter. Just wait sure one will come along. No meter no ride... 90 percent of taxi drivers are OK I feel 🙏
yes, as a Thai, normally when you are in the "general zone". don't get into the parking one, wait for it to come and then call them to stop, its ok 90% like you said. Lately I tried get in the seat before telling them where I want to go, helps a bit. But if they are still shitty to you, just leave and wait for the next one.
i got metered taxi s and still got scammed - the scam is when you get to your destination they never have change for your big bills - i went to suvanabhumi airport from sukhumvit 11 it was 257 on the meter he wanted 100 for tolls i gave him 500 bill = no change - when i complained he produced the proper change and this happened multiple times as i flew to chiang mai too on top of home - second trip i got in and told the driver i had 325 baht and lots of time to get to airport run the meter or dont - i dont care i have 325 and lots of time , no need for the highway with tolls do as you want so he understands this and turns off meter and takes the highway and when we get there hes mad i only give him 325 b - i tell him meter 257 b and i told him i didnt need to take the highway it was up to him he pretends did not understand - i said ya you only understand turn off meter 5555
Nice vid! I used Grab Taxi for the first time just two weeks ago. When I went to get out of the car the guy said I had to pay. I assumed it was like Uber and your card just gets charged automatically. So I gave him cash. Well, checking my card, seems he got paid double for that trip! :(
"Kris use (inDrive) amp.. You negotiate the Thai baht fixed price and pay cash. I used it in Pattaya. Even prices can better than Grab and Bolt, sometimes They gotta have in Bangkok so you don't have to use scam taxi!
As a Thai I can say Thai people really hate Taxi/Tuk Tuk scams. We feel like they betray all good things Thai people have put our hard work and efforts to make our country better.
Adam, please report them.
and what about the entrance fees for palaces, temples and shows or nature parks, or the bills for clinic treatment.. there may be demanded up to 400% surcharge according to state laws for foreigners,,, that's not the little taxi driver .. that's the State
that's not fair!!!!!
@@freddenker9537 This has nothing to do with scamming people.
It makes perfect sense to charge a rich foreigner more than a local underpaid Thai, as the country is relying on Tourism as a big part of it's income.
I am all for this, and I am a foreigner moving to Thailand.
I am under the impression that the Thai generally are proud, kind, and protective of their country. As any country should be. If you view it like this and leave your personal feelings out of it, it sounds perfectly reasonable to me.
@@Stefman1983
so abroad should now also rich Thais (others do not fly there) pay more ... that would be the conclusion ..
Or is it Stockholm Syndrome?
.Not all foreigners who live here and mostly have children are RICH..or have a work permit
And please don't forget the Thais have only been living here for 800 years..
"The Thais" don't exist either 47%
are ethnic Chinese, then Khmer, Burmeses Laoten.Malay, the real Thai probably only make up a small part of the population Thailand its a Immigrant country and always has been..you need national pride like in the USA
@@Stefman1983
foreigners call it racism. Thais say it's not because it's for the benefit of the country...55555
@@freddenker9537 if you're a guest somewhere, accept the rules of the place you are visiting. If you don"t like it, leave.
Nobody is forcing you to visit Thailand, let alone any tourist places.
If I am visiting a country i adapt, i am a minority and i accept it. Last thing I would think of doing is saying "its not fair!!!!".
But hey, opinions may differ. Just my 2 cents.
Về An Giang quê mình thôn quê, đồng lúa mát mẻ ,không khí trong lành, nhậu thưởng thức gió thiên nhiên mát mẻ lắm luôn
Your example of how use the language is helpful but we are farang and there is no hiding that and most will still want to give you the skin tax price
This just happened to me yesterday. Got a texi at Iconsiam, driver didn't start the meter, and said 450. I said no, then he said 300. I said no meter, i get out. He turned on the meter, clearly not happy. When I got to hotel, meter came out to 117😂😂
So happy to see other TH-camrs warning people about these scams. Great job mate. 👍
Good job bro
เหตุการณ์แบบนี้เกิดขึ้นกับนักท่องเที่ยวและคนไทยเป็นประจำหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องยังไม่ให้ความสำคัญเท่าที่ควร ผมรู้สึกอับอายกับการกระทำของแท็กซี่ที่ทำกับนักท่องเที่ยวมาก ขอบคุณที่ติชมเมืองไทย :)
I've never ride a taxi in Bangkok for years. Most of them are cheating and I don't want to get upset and ruin my day. Rules and law in Thailand are such a mess.
Bolt last week I was taking from Sukumvit 41 to BKK airport ... ordered the Bolt,,, got in the car and started driving away,,, Driver then starts talking loud about price is too low... and demanded I pay additional 200 THB more! I said no I pay the Bolt price,,, he stopped the car and told me to get out.... reported to Bolt,,, but I was shocked with this attitude
Thailand is a wonderful country with really good people.....but if you don't speak thai/isaan you won't meet that many, you will only meet the Thai people who make a living from foreigners, they are smiling and polite, speaking a little English in order to get money from you. You will never learn of real Thailand and Thai culture from these people because they will only tell you the fantasy they think will get you to part with money. Once you can speak a little Thai and speak to Thai people that DONT approach you and don't speak bargirl English you will get to know the real beauty of our wonderful home and not the performance of Thai sold to tourists.
They still do it even to Thais. Speaking Thai doesn't matter nearly as much as where and when you are trying to get the cab. I've never ever had a problem at a hotel. They are surrounded by CCTVs, security, concierge, etc. However, if you're in Chinatown late at night, be prepared to reject 3 or 4 or 5 cabs before you find one that will use the meter. Pretty sure scammer thinking is "Where can I go to find passengers who don't have other transport options and where I won't get caught."
Never get in a taxi without asking them to use the meter. The same goes for tuktuk. Never hop on unless both parties agree on a fare.
I understand a lot of people are saying to just pay the overpriced fare cause its still cheap for us, but if you allow these scammers to scam you, then no doubt they'll do it again to the next person and so on. Plus, an extra 100-150 baht goes a long way here in thailand. Stay safe people.
Also keep in mind that the doorman at a hotel can also be in on it. He will ask where you are going and make out he has organised a great deal for you with a taxi.
One of the taxi guys knows exactly where I’m going every Friday lol. He always waits for me. He took the time to learn how to fold my wheelchair, push me into my condo and get a fair price that includes tips for the service. The first time he turned the meter on (Friday night at naha, a rare thing). I iffered him this and he’s happy. He hates his cheating colleagues and said no wonder everyone uses bolt haha
I got used to getting in the taxi's and telling them I was in a hurry, no time to buy jewels or go to the tailor. One taxi did use the meter, but did the "couple of laps" around the victory monument circle. I waited til traffic slowed, jumped out and threw him a couple of baht and then got in another. So do avoid staring at your phone, or you can get scammed even if they are using the meter.
Better get rid of those offwhite gears and start wearing goodvibesonly mate eh 😉
Great information especially for those making their first trip to Bangkok. Sad to see this is still a thing. In the late 90's I was buying a suitcase with my Thai sister in law in the Patpong night market. I was staying on Sukhumvit Soi 4. Four taxi drivers refused to take me and wanted 300 baht. Tourist police nearby rectified the situation on the spot. Can't remember what the actual metered fare was, but I'm thinking it was maybe 80 baht? Definitely a fraction of what they were asking for.
Hey , why not take just take the BTS skytrain from Nana or Ploen chit to Asok ? From Nana to Asok is no more than 35 THB , from Ploen chit to Asok shouldn’t be more than 65THB .
Even at the airport they’re doing this. Guy wanted 700 but I told him 600 because it’s my first time here and i was just in a 15 hour flight. I knew I was getting ripped off. It was to go by Siam train station
what about taxis at the airport? I read a blog that it shouldn't be more than 500 baht to Silom area (where I will be staying) that includes meter, highway tolls and airport pickup surcharge. do we need to worry about the meter at the airport? we need to ask the driver the amount AFTER we show him the hotel's address? thanks.
I'd rather walk or take the bus/MRT/BTS
Long walk to the airport.
@@grahamjohnson4702 that’s what the airport train line is for...Surely you are aware it terminates at Phaya Thai? How many times have you been to Thailand? 🤔
@@paulsz6194 ???????????
@@grahamjohnson4702 As @ The content channel said, they would rather take the BTS or walk. you know what the BTS is in Bangkok, right?
@@paulsz6194 bloody hell it was a joke can't you see that?
Why would anyone want to live in a place with so many scammers and shitty people.
I'm sure there are really great Thais too. I've heard of them but what percent? Is it worth it?
Is it better in rural areas or even Phuket(not beach), Krabi, etc?
You don't need taxi in Bangkok! Traffic + scam! Take the Sky Train is cheap & fast! 😉👍
Well, speaking Thai won't help much. These taxi drivers have a cartel too and the police just catches a few cases to make the world a stage but the problem will continue to exist. Thai people respect their own people more than foreigners and so the taxi drivers should have a good rapport with the cops on duty. If you try to understand the taxi driver's perspective that getting caught in a heavy traffic jam in Bangkok would take about 1 to 2 hours for a short trip and for this instance, the taxi driver would not make much profit in a day if following the meter. Everything is getting costly the gas, taxes, car services, car parts and the car maintenance. That was why the taxi driver rather chose not to take you at the end. This is the problem created by overcrowding in Bangkok and the Thai government fails to control the ownership of cars in the city and to improve the city road system.
there is an easy solution to all this... take photo of their license before getting in.. and photo inside.... moment you get in, ask to turn the meter on and DO not close the door.. you have already in your control for them to turn it on.. photo of car, license, driver and door open.. if they dont have meter or broken.... they shouldnt be driving at all and taking passengers.. so its ILLEGAL at all cost.. so you got them trapped even if he doesnt take you as passenger.. report them all.. lets keep bangkok scam free
This is not America it's Bangkok, if you not happy you take bus or Uber
Demonstrated like a boss! Sound advice for all
Great vid mate . 4/5 taxis will try to scam you . Your right its getting out of hand and its been going on for along time
more like 10/10 for me. i gave up already. mostly just use grab, or pay 200b if i have no choice
@@whypopme88 yeh man its getting out of hand
4/5 will try to scam you and 1/5 will rob you 🤣
great video, no rambling like some other channels lol. straight to the point and informative! one of the best resources for thailand visitors on utube 👍
or "pee mai loom meter na khrab" means " with respect don't forget the meter" if they not want you say "yot" stop take a picture of the yellow plate on the door always if you are in a taxi call 1584 and complain the taxi giving that number normaly they will follow up on you call like keis say if you speak thai i gets more easy i live here 15 years and i almost never have problems.
Informative video, thank you. I only use the green and yellow taxis as a last resort if other forms of transport are not feasible. I had to use one the other week to get to Don Muang airport, no 'Grabs' or 'Bolts' available, it was rush hour on a Monday morning. The hotel concierge flagged one down for me and agreed a price (500 baht) I knew this was way more than the apps but was was reasonable enough for me. I get in, 5 mins drive along Sukhumvit he pulls over and he decides he can no longer take me, 'too much traffic, I find you another taxi'. He knows, I've got luggage and its time sensitive to get a flight. It then becomes an uncomfortable standoff where I have to stare him down, take a photo of his ID on the dashboard and remind him we agreed a price. I tell him to take the flyover and I pay his toll charge. He was very moody the rest of the trip. Unfortunately you have to sometime really assert yourself in Thailand without getting too aggressive.
Just use Bolt.
Went to Thailand and this was common in the 90s'.
I think Bolt drivers are finding ways to get you too. For example, you select economy and drivers accept then decline the ride again and again. But if you select the higher class/rate cars like XL, suddenly those same drivers accept, and they may not even be an XL car.
Taxi scams are everywhere in S.E.A. Except for Singapore. Facts.
I just returned from Bangkok and we could not find a Taxi that would turn their meter on. The hotel also could not get us a taxi that would turn their meter on. They would help us negotiate a price. We were on vacation so it was easier for us to negotiate a price that was fair to us.
FYI, Thai people get the same treatment 😅. No taxi driver likes to drive through soi 11 on Friday and Saturdays evening. Best tip is walk to a quiet street and hold or order Bolt over there. And about your tip to enter taxi with confident without asking first, is risking to be beat up afterwards…
Would partially agree with Adam on the get in part because that might work for some drivers, but I just don't bother either. Just get out when they tell you to and you won't get beat up..
@@chihangip what do You guys mean by beat up? Beat up by a taxi driver? Just beat him back, haha :D
It's literally their job regardless the time or the day or location 😂 I just get I'm say turn on the meter and either have the meter go on or just roll til they say get out then I'd report the cab in question... and I'd love to see any cabbie approach
me physically to as you say "beat me up" 😂😂😂😂 that would definitely be a mistake on their part 😂
Very very good video
Why is the human race so scummy?
Firstday in bangkok . I was charged 800 + 50 (Highway troll) for a 25Km
I'm getting bored of Bolt drivers turning up and demanding more money. I used to let it go but when I return, i'm going to report every driver that does it to me. Never happens if I an with a Thai person. I also love how they would rather lose a fare than negotiate with a tourist/falang. Speaking Thai don't stop them either they just lie back in Thai!
Good video man. I was just going to do the same topic... I'll hold for now. Keep it up. Great info and quality
Great video mate do more like this
1.วิธีง่ายๆคือ ถามก่อนขึ้นรถว่ากดมิเตอร์หรือป่าว ถ้าเขาไม่กด ก็ไม่ต้องขึ้น
2.กรณีลืมถามก่อนขึ้นtaxi ให้คุณถ่ายรูปบัตร เลขรถข้างประตู หรือทะเบียน อัดวีดีโอไว้ยิ่งดี แล้วแจ้งหน่วยงานที่รับผิดชอบ คนขับจะโดนลงโทษและโดนปรับเงิน จะทำให้เขาไม่กล้าทำผิดอีก
I just got back from Thailand and Bolt was super cheap. Grab was a little more expensive but cheaper than getting a taxi directly.
Government/TAT should intervene, I was coming from airport, the taxi driver asked for my slip...so I can't report? and he said no change for my 1000 baht bill at the end... next time, I sure will have my hundreds ready for the driver ! for the Thais not being honest, they are just driving tourists away from Thailand !
great video!!! im subscribed.....hey would you ever consider giving me a 2-3 hour tour for compensation??? LMK hopefully coming soon.
Become a fulltime taxi scam dobber, plenry of work and make a fortune ! 😅
maybe wear a disguise 😅😅😅
Awesome Tips! Dont recommend making it obvious that your going to report them though, had one punch a friend for taking a photo of the id once. Although its usually just a "No thank you, goodbye"
Taxi name plate 1XC 3160 Sukhumvit area is a cheat and looter. Beware of him. He will offer u cheap rate and once u r inside his taxi,at ur destination he tripples his rate and if the destination is out of Bangkok we will be held up.If we argue he even attacks physically
We left Bangkok few days ago. We were scammed (successfully) by driver’s of the taxis and the tuktuk😉
Just and info. From Central World to Asiatique driver was asking:
Taxi - 800 Baht
tuktuk - 400 Baht
Bus (not aircon) - 8 Baht
Just got scammed yesterday. Taxi 200 baht no meter wanted to take me to tailor and factory. Told him MBK MOFO! LOL
Totally good info. 👍 A tip is to always flag a taxi down yourself that is moving. These are the drivers that really want to work and not wait around for a sucker. Hand out at waist level, not waving a hang around like we do in NYC. 😂👍
an ongoing never ending problem and recently taxi's all got the increase in meter rate they wanted. apparently at least 1000 complaints lodged each month mainly by Thai's and MBK mall is a main culprit. can you link to the reward for reporting a bent taxi driver? i live in BKK, speak and read Thai and never heard of a reward. even if you have a video rolling using mobile most of them don't care about scamming and do it very blatantly. some drivers are more akin to criminals pursuing criminal enterprise than being real drivers. about police checkpoints; in my experience typically not to check that drivers are following the rules but to extort money from taxi passengers. another infamous 95% Thai spot is RCA. taxis there scam locals and non mafia taxi's are afraid to pick up passengers at the street entrance actually fearing retaliation. if you walk 30 seconds away from RCA normal taxi's feel safe to stop and pick you up.
It is so annoying. 1 time we asked a taxi driver and he asked for 200 Baht for a 2 minute drive. Thank you for your tips.
Taxi driver in Phuket asked an Australian man no smoking in his taxi
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Local buses from the main railway station to Ko San Rd or Suckumvit are like 10b, 4 years ago & its an experience 😂
Worst place i found was pattaya. None use meters there, or very few. Went from jomtien to pattaya cost 200 baht after negotiating. Then the cheapest back cost 500. That was with my thai wife negotiating.
IF the taxi uses meter,i usually just say keep the change,even IF the Fare was 120 and i gave 200baht.
It's hard to support Thailand when crap like this happens. It costs loads for flights and accommodation before we can pour money into the economy. Hoping this changes. Love Thailand but losing momentum with all the horror stories on the forums
Taxis are often easiest form of transport, but enjoyment of them ruined by scammy taxi drivers who do this way too much. Good advice BTW cheers for that
Wondering why this is still a problem with Grab being so readily available everywhere? So easy to take a Grab anywhere, or BTS if more convenient.
Happens everywhere, even in Sydney Australia
Grab is categorically not fair. Prices on grab have risen and availability has dropped. I took a grab ride from rama iv at ratchada, to suk 11 the other day that cost me 183 baht when it should have cost no more than 70.
Last visit when I arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport , I went to the taxi rank, got my ticket, got in and straight away he showed me a sign, b700 flat fee, Airport to Bangkok, I said no , turn on meter, he said no, all taxi same same , so I got out and went back to the booth , tried explaining issue, they just gave me a new ticket, frustrated, got in next taxi, same thing, got out went back to booth , started getting very agitated, this time, the guy at the booth came to the next taxi with me, they spoke, surprise surprise, meter straight on & off we went , so I think it’s not just the drivers in on the scam, but agree, bolt so much better, they just need to allow them to pick you up at the airport , that will surely wake the taxi drivers up…
Where can I report taxi scammers?
the problem start at the airport, in front of cctv, police, security... just waiting for a victim
You got scammed! You asked to go to Ekamai BTS, but he dropped you at EmQuartier.
I was there last month and the Tuktuk driver were also asking for mega money…. Much more than Grab
Even i'm thai i rather use Grab Application for calling Taxi.
What’s the app brother? Bolt or bold ? What about Uber any good in Thailand? Thanks 🤙
I rented a full day taxi for tomorrow in Chang Mai to see the elephants and snakes and I will take her for lunch she charing me for 10 hours at a rate at 2000 Baught
If scams are so common, how can you say Thai people are nice? Do nice people scam people ? It would be nice if you like being scammed !
Remember when they use meters it only works while moving. If its peak hour they can drive for an hour and get paid not much. That is why they dont want long fares in bad traffic. Be good to them if they are ok tip them at a fair rate.
Happen to me once when my family took a taxi in Bangkok the taxi driver said he would use meter but 3mins into the ride he shut off the meter and when we ask him why he turn it off he raise his voice so we said you said to use meter only we agree , than he stop the car in the middle of the road and asked us all to get out while I was carrying my 2 year old child .
My advice.... Walk away from any tourist hot spot. Wait for a regular taxi, if he or she opens the window, sure no meter. Just wait sure one will come along. No meter no ride... 90 percent of taxi drivers are OK I feel 🙏
yes, as a Thai, normally when you are in the "general zone". don't get into the parking one, wait for it to come and then call them to stop, its ok 90% like you said.
Lately I tried get in the seat before telling them where I want to go, helps a bit.
But if they are still shitty to you, just leave and wait for the next one.
Should use grab or bolt if tuk tuk electric use abb muvmi sheap and nice.
I'm in Thailand right now just use the app GRAB
i got metered taxi s and still got scammed - the scam is when you get to your destination they never have change for your big bills - i went to suvanabhumi airport from sukhumvit 11 it was 257 on the meter he wanted 100 for tolls i gave him 500 bill = no change - when i complained he produced the proper change and this happened multiple times as i flew to chiang mai too on top of home - second trip i got in and told the driver i had 325 baht and lots of time to get to airport run the meter or dont - i dont care i have 325 and lots of time , no need for the highway with tolls do as you want so he understands this and turns off meter and takes the highway and when we get there hes mad i only give him 325 b - i tell him meter 257 b and i told him i didnt need to take the highway it was up to him he pretends did not understand - i said ya you only understand turn off meter 5555
I pay 500 to go nana airport and he forgot to close the taximeter and the amount was 280 sow iwas sow a angy
Cheers for the heads up 👍
Nice vid! I used Grab Taxi for the first time just two weeks ago. When I went to get out of the car the guy said I had to pay. I assumed it was like Uber and your card just gets charged automatically. So I gave him cash. Well, checking my card, seems he got paid double for that trip! :(
They are doing scams only because there are people who fall for them...
Anh bạn về quê An Giang chơi còn thoải máy nữa
When i was there id tip the people who used meter abkut what the non meters would charge me. So it never really bothered me.
In Pattaya they warned me to set the price before, or else the driver was free to charge any amount and you had to pay.
I paid 600 baht to get to my hotel from the airport. Never again
Superb video sir! award winning haha you are spot on with all that 100%
Thank you brother 🙏🏽 for that excellent tip! "Bai" will be my new favorite Thai word going forward. Keep up the great work 👍🏽
Nice one. Very informative.
Solid advice and video you put out. Always love watching your vids Adam! Cant wait to go back to bkk and try it out!
I just tell the taxi how much I will pay them. If they are a holes don't get in!
great video =) good to learn something new everyday 😄
Even in Manila, Philippines, there is also a taxi scam.
Better Off ... used the ride share App and not deal with any of this headache !!
the thing is, you don't go in and sit and then ask, you open the door, say where you go..
Many scams in BKK
"Kris use (inDrive) amp.. You negotiate the Thai baht fixed price and pay cash. I used it in Pattaya. Even prices can better than Grab and Bolt, sometimes They gotta have in Bangkok so you don't have to use scam taxi!
I agree that Bolt is pretty much useless in the Sukhumvit area.
You are right, I had to $700 from Berkerly hotel to airport .
Entertaining and informative! Thanks!
Since there are no meters...
Can you advise on how to use a tuk tuk properly?