rxpharm Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Here's an article from the Oct 13/14 edition of the Bangkok Post announcing an increase in taxi fares starting in December 2014. Taxi fares to rise by 8-13%Published: 18/10/2014 at 12:43 PMOnline news:Taxi fares will be raised by 8% on average starting in December, with a 13% maximum increase from current levels to come six months later if service quality is satisfactory.Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said the increases would come in two phases. From December to May, the hikes will be limited to 8%. After the period ends, service quality will be evaluated. If the results are satisfactory, the ministry will allow for increases to a maximum of 13%, he said.The starting fare of the first kilometre, however, will be capped at the same rate of 35 baht as it has been for more than 20 years.A 0.50-baht increase to two baht will apply to each subsequent kilometre and when the car stops.The distance to be calculated will also be reduced to every 10km from 12km, resulting in lower fares for shorter distances.At present, taxi fares are 35 baht for 0-1km, five baht each for the first to 12th kilometres, 5.50 baht each for the 12th to 20th kilometres, six baht each for the 20th to 40th kilometres, 6.50 baht for the 40th to 60th kilometres, 7.50 baht each for the 60th to 80th kilometres, and 8.50 baht each for the 80th kilometre or higher. Inflation finally hits the taxi industry - but it will still be fairly inexpensive compared to most countries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Of course taxi fares are going up in December. They heard I was coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzzy Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I've always been amazed at how cheap it is to get to lower Sukhumvit from Suvarnabhumi (and back). Don't look forward to a price increase but it will still be cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobber32 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Talking with a good friend who has his own taxi, and drives it himself, he assured me that the increase is no less than the taxi operators deserve - still cheap, but at least it is some reward for the hours they put in. When I compare the taxi situation with what I remember in Tasmania (Australia) I still can't believe how much better off we (the users) are in Thailand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JustSumGai Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 yeah, about the same distance from my local airport to home is $30. Swampy to Sukhumvit at Soi 55 avgs 300 baht. Basically $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMAC Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 10 miles from Dallas airport to my truck $35.00. Trip from BKK airport to Pattaya 1200 bhat, almost $40.00. Much cheaper in LOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 10 miles from Dallas airport to my truck $35.00. Trip from BKK airport to Pattaya 1200 bhat, almost $40.00. Much cheaper in LOS. Much cheaper perhaps but when you get to Pattaya you don't have your truck. Just a bunch of ladyboys. What fun is there in that?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahuna Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Big Tex knows of what he speaks... A short while back I had to use a cab...that's Yankee speak for taxi...from one medical clinic to another medical clinic...they wouldn't let me drive my car cause of the meds they had injected into me...it was about a 3 mile trip...it cost over $20 USD...The return trip was more expensive--go figure....................... A shared van ride from my house to Sky Harbor International is about $50 USD..........its about 25 miles.............. A taxi in Thailand is a bargain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxpharm Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yes, so just to give some figures to this - the cost of a taxi from the airport to Sukhumvit Road is about 300 Baht, with the 8% increase it will be around 324 Baht. If service is improved (unfortunately we don't know what the measure is), 6 months later it can increase to 13% of current rate, so the cost will be around 339 Baht. Still a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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