Originally Posted by karenkay

just an update, the taxi scam from the conrad bangkok to the airport continues.

left the conrad yesterday to bkk. this time, had the bellman ask the driver for the meter before putting in our belongings. driver agreed. husband also confirmed with the cabbie that the meter would be used.

all our suitcases in the car, we get in the car, close door, car starts to roll, hubby says 'meter?' and cabbie points to a laminated sheet (AGAIN!!!! ) attached to the back of his seat with a list of fares.

"NO!" we shout simultaneously, and again i open the door (same as before, not a busy street, just the drive-around by the conrad). guess this guy figured we meant business and didn't bother with the 'my friend will take you' bs, he just flicked on the meter. he did honk while driving by a bunch of cabs (the 'my friend will take you' cabs from the previous story). we laughed as we drove by.