Is there any law or guidelines on toll avoidance for taxi drivers in Bangkok?

Is there any law or guidelines on toll avoidance for taxi drivers in Bangkok? - Crop ethnic man with navigator in taxi

When driving between two locations, the fastest and/or shortest path may have a toll, while a slower and/or longer path may be toll-free. Tolls may represent a significant part of a taxi fare (e.g., 30%).

Is there any law or guidelines on toll avoidance for taxi drivers in Bangkok? E.g. take toll-free path if it doesn't add more than 10% of travel time?

Example of two paths, one toll-free and one with toll:

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Example of taxi fare where toll represents 36% of the fare (toll = 115 THB; total fare = 204 + 3 + 115 = 322 THB):

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How do I report a taxi driver in Bangkok?

Report a Bangkok Taxi to the Land Transport Department Hotline on ph # 1584. You will need a picture of the taxi #. Bangkok city Taxi is often referred to as the \u201cMafia Taxi\u201d as they, on the whole, ignore Bangkok Taxi laws.

How do you hail a taxi in Bangkok?

How to Take a Taxi in Bangkok?
  • Look for a taxi with a red vacant sign and flag him down. Taxi's with a red sign are the ones that are available. ...
  • Open the (back)door and tell the taxi driver where you would like to go. ...
  • Remember your taxi-number. ...
  • On arrival: pay the driver, check your belongings and leave the taxi.


  • How many taxi drivers are there in Bangkok?

    Currently there are more than 100,000 taxis registered in Bangkok (about 80,000 are owned by taxi garages and co-operatives, and the rest by individuals).

    What are taxis in Bangkok called?

    Tuk-tuks are one mode of public transport in Bangkok and other cities in Thailand.




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