Originally Posted by Sydfly

Was in BKK last week and took a public taxi to the IC. The driver wanted 450 at the start. I told him it should not cost more then 350 but then say that the meter was on. I then didn't pay attention during the ride and he must have turned off the meter at some point in time and then demanded the 350 I had quoted earlier...was OK to me.

On the way back from the hotel the meter came to 201 baht. Plus the 70 toll, so even with the 50 airport fee on the first drive into town I probably overpaid him slightly...but not worth the hassle.

Will be in town again today, so will see how much it comes to from the airport with the meter on.

I agree though on the driving style of the taxi drivers. Both mine were speeding like hell on both ways. Might have to tell them to slow down a bit this time.