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Mar 3, 2014, 8:34 pm

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Originally Posted by IluvSQ

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.

make sure meter says 35 THB when you enter taxi. The meter adds the wait time charges as they occur....if thet meter says more than 35 THB make him reset it or get another taxi

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