When to use Grab vs metered taxis vs tuk-tuks — costs, tips, and what to avoid.
Flag fall 35 THB; metered rate 5.5–6.5 THB/km after that; add 25–50 THB expressway toll; always demand the meter — 'meter mai?' if driver hesitates.
Rideshare app (like Uber) — estimate shown upfront, card or cash payment, driver tracking, no negotiating; slightly more than metered taxi; pick up at designated waiting areas at airports.
Three-wheeled motorized vehicle; negotiate price upfront; for short trips in the Old City area; not for long journeys — exhaust fumes and traffic make it unpleasant.
Orange-vest drivers at 'win' points every few hundred metres; negotiate per trip (30–100 THB); fastest for short hops through traffic; hold on.
Driver says meter is 'broken' and quotes flat rate — always get out and find another taxi; or use Grab.
