Originally Posted by
LHR/MEL/Europe FF
But how do you stop it? You don't speak Thai, and can't really jump out on the freeway from the airport by the time you realise the meter is fast. I think in many cases it just USD1 that we lose.
I think if you went way back into this thread you'd find folks who have been "fast metered" to the tune of 800 THB from BKK to downtown.
As to what to do about it, wait until you get to the hotel, give the driver 400 THB and leave. If he tries to give you a hard time, explain what happened to the hotel staff and let them send him off.