Thai taxis use small passenger cars, car bodies have taxi in various colors such as pink, red, green, but the first ride is in common with 35B.
I think there are also opportunities for travelers to take taxis from the airport to the hotel or to the destination.
This time, I will introduce the points for driving a taxi in Thailand different from Japan.
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How to get on a taxi
1. Find a taxi with the lamp on
It is empty if the Thai letter lamp called "Warne (meaning vacant in Thai language)" on the passenger side of the windshield is lit in red or green.
When the arm is extended obliquely downwards and the intention of getting on is told, the car stops.
2. Tell the destination before taking a taxi
In Thailand it is necessary to open the door and tell the destination before taking a taxi.
It is also on a daily basis that the driver is refused to ride depending on traffic conditions to the destination, not knowing the way, turning time closer, etc., or depending on the mood and circumstances of the day.
Let's get on after confirming whether it is a meter system when it is OK.
The door is opened and closed manually, and the front seat is worn by a seat belt.
* In Japan it is natural that taxis are metered, but in Thailand there is also a case of negotiating charges without using a meter. Especially when you ride from the airport, you may be told about 500B. It is good if you agree with the price you presented, but if you think it is expensive, let's definitely refuse and look for another taxi.
3. Check if the meter is moving
Be sure to check if the meter's number is 35 of the base price on departure and whether the meter was activated or not.
If you are displaying numbers other than 35 or if the way the numbers go up is unnatural, let the car stop immediately and get off.
There are also drivers who present higher rates without using meters, so please use another car.
4. About payment
If you are trying to pay with high-value banknotes such as 500B or 1,000B, you may not be prepared for change by the driver, so prepare small amount of 20 ~ 100B notes before getting on board.
Small changes such as small change may not be returned by the driver.
In the past, when asked "I wonder?" At the time of payment, when answering appropriately, I was received as a chip as it was.
Apparently, I mistook the 100B and 500B bills, and it seems I paid more than doubled.
5. Highway cost will be paid by passengers each time
When using the expressway, passengers will pay 50 ~ 70B money to the driver every time they pass through the tollgate, so prepare small bills.
6. A heavy traffic jam occurs in the evening from the evening
In Bangkok, a heavy traffic jam occurs from the evening to the evening of the home rush.
Since it may get caught in a serious traffic jam, let us use a taxi that avoided that time period as much as possible.
7. Tips for telling your destination
When telling the destination, ask the front desk of the hotel to write it in Thai language, show the memo to the driver, ask the staff who is standing at the door man of the hotel or the taxi stand of the shopping mall to ask a taxi driver It is safe to have you tell the destination.
8. Attention to the taxi waiting for customers in front of the hotel
There is a taxi driver who opens, for example, to guide tourist spots with 1 people 1,500B without using a meter before the hotel, so avoid using it for avoiding troubles.
The opponent is not trying to deceive it separately, it is only operating in such a style, so if you do not agree with it clearly, let's look for another taxi.
Depending on destination, there are places where it is difficult to catch the return taxi, so negotiate the fee and use it if you agree with it.
9. When you get used to it, get on a taxi that fits your traveling direction
On Bangkok's main roads, soy (alleys) branched from the main street are growing countlessly on both sides, and each soi is numbered.
Let's check the traveling direction by seeing whether the soi written in the address is odd number side or even side.
Basically, the soy number of the soi number is odd numbered on the left side, the even numbered on the right side, the soy number is partitioned by the median strip and the odd number side and the even side side You have to make a U - turn, and it may take extra time to get to your destination in a traffic jam.
Let's preliminarily confirm whether the address of the destination is odd number side or even side and choose a route with no waste.
Summary
A taxi is a very convenient ride if you know the circumstances peculiar to the locale and can ride it well.
Let's feel free to use it when going to places you do not know, get lost, or get tired of walking.
