Tourist charged 2,000 baht for airport taxi that should cost 500
A Taiwanese tourist says a green-and-yellow taxi charged her 2,000 baht between Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi on 15 September, about four times the usual metered fare of 400 to 550 baht. The story Tourist charged 2,000 baht for airport taxi that should cost 500 as seen on Thaiger News .
A tourist from Taiwan claims she was overcharged by a taxi for a journey between Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport. The woman posted on social media that she was charged 2,000 baht for the trip, which she said should cost around 500 baht. The taxi in question is a green-and-yellow vehicle, and the passenger included a photo of its registration plate with her post.
It is unclear whether the driver utilized the taxi meter or quoted a flat fare, and The Thaiger has been unable to independently verify the fare or contact the driver. Overcharging by taxis is a common complaint among foreign visitors to Thailand. Drivers who refuse to use the taxi meter or quote inflated flat fares are a frequent topic of complaint among travelers.
Many suggested the tourist could have used the ride-hailing app Grab, while others pointed out that the fare of 2,000 baht would be more appropriate for a taxi ride from Bangkok to Pattaya.
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