Originally Posted by
seanthepilot
I think 225 is about correct using the Tollways. IMO the distance traveled is a bit longer. Mine was 199 because the surface streets take a more direct route.
As for 250, I have an opinion on these fares that are close but over. As dsquared37 mentioned recently, some meters count minutes and add 'waiting' time to the fare even though the entire journey is at highway speed. This can add 30THB to a 20 miinute ride (1.5THB/minute). Sound about right?
The "scam" that I have encountered several times ( say 5-6 times out of
over 100 cab rides from BKK) is that the meter is already running when you
get into the cab. The driver had turned it on when he parked, and the
waiting time brings the meter up so that the first click occurs when you just pull away. That adds about 20-30 baht to the total, since you are not getting
the mileage that should be included in the drop.
Solution is to be certain that you see the meter turned on and the flag drop.
Admittedly, I sometimes forget this until too late.