How do taxis in Bangkok charge for waiting time?

When asking a taxi in Bangkok, Thailand to wait for me for a few minutes during a stop in our trip, is the taxi supposed to restart the meter (starts at 35 THB) when I go back to the taxi, or keep the meter running?

Best Answer

As of 2019, the official waiting time tariff for taxis in Bangkok is 3 baht per minute. But cabbies can be nervous about passengers leaving before payment and not coming back, so it's safer for them to get paid for the fare so first, and then restart the meter on return. Restarting the meter also gives you another 2 km for "free" (included in base price), so for a stop of 5-10 min the price difference will be minimal.

Source: https://workpointnews.com/2019/08/07/taxi/ (in Thai)

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Is taxi expensive in Bangkok?

Bangkok taxi fares are very cheap compared to western countries. By law in Thailand, all taxis are required to use a taximeter, so based on the distance and time travelled, with a starting fare of just \u20ac0.95 (\u0e3f35) and a relatively slow increase on the meter as you travel.

How much is a taxi ride from Bangkok airport to city?

How much is a taxi from Bangkok airport to the city centre? The average taxi fare from Bangkok International Airport (BBK) to the city centre is calculated using a taximeter and should be around \u20ac6.80 (240 THB). There is an airport surcharge of \u20ac1.40 (50 THB).

How easy is it to get a taxi in Bangkok?

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How do you hail a taxi in Thailand?

These steps and tips help you to get a taxi in Bangkok, pay an honest price for your ride and reduce the chances of getting scammed.

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Remember your taxi-number.

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