Bangkok taxi cabs

The taxis must be your go to ride when in Bangkok. There is a great matter of wrong impression when it comes to availing a taxi ride in the streets of Bangkok. That is, the taxi ride is very expensive. Unlikely to what people think, taxi ride is very cheap only if the meter is on though. Thus, to think that the taxi ride is very expensive will only be a false statement.

Let us look at an example, if you are to cover the distance between Khaosan road to MBK mall, the tariff rate would cost you only about 70 baht. In case you choose to share your ride with another accomplice, then the rates will be further reduced. The total money cost may even come down with comparison to the sky trains.

The key to a good cab ride in the streets of Bangkok is bargaining. When you want to avail a cab in the streets of Bangkok, the first thing that you need to keep in mind is that the taxi driver might ask for a huge amount. However, do not give in to this price. Start with a bargain. The driver will give you the high price figure claiming that the destination is very far. No matter how much you get tired of bargaining with taxis, no matter how many taxis you stops, just keep bargaining unless you find such a one that will go on meter. There are many taxis so you can stop as many as you want and try your luck.

During the weekends or any festive time, the taxi ride that you avail always charges more and you may not be able to decrease the prices. One tip for you, do not take the ride of the taxis that are parked near you rather take the taxis that are on a run. Doing so will decrease your chances for spending huge amount of money.

An additional note

Do not be surprised if the taxis do not want to take you foe a small distance ride. The taxi driver will evaluate before taking you out on a ride. They do so by calculating the worthiness of taking you to an unknown destination.

Tuk tuk rides

All that I can do is suggest you to avail these only in case of a small ride. Supposing you are going to the water canal to take a boat, you might want to take the tuk ruk ride. The tuk tuk boat ride that you take is very harmful for the environment as it causes immense amount of pollution. The tuk tuk riders also have a poor habit of charging a price too high even in comparison with the taxi drivers.

Moto taxis

You will never be late or be stuck at a traffic jam as these vehicles are extremely fast. The main problem that these rides have is you will be able to feel your heart throbbing as they drive you by. The only time that they take to realize that there is a problem is when they face a big accident. These vehicles can carry only one single person at one time. So I would personally suggest you to take them all for shorter rides. The drivers wear an orange gilet. The fares are just like that of the running taxi meters. Every short journey that they make is of approximately 40 baht for a 1 to 2 km. there are many areas where the moto-drivers wait with their tariff hanged on the nearby tree.

Boats

This is the best vehicle that will offer take everything else if there happens to be a traffic jam. The public boat service in the Chao Phraya River, along with the public service boats in the canal Saen Saep. However, these boats operate in the day time only.

Buses

In case you are there for a very small while, it is better to travel by Bangkok buses this is because you will get to learn of all the drop points.

Bangkok sky train and metro

This may be efficient, but Bangkok sky tran and metro don't reach all the areas of Bangkok.