Thailand‘s taxi services have received a poor rating in a recent survey conducted by the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), with foreign tourists slamming the country’s taxis for overpriced fares and shoddy service. The survey, which was conducted on 200 foreign tourists during the final quarter of 2022, showed a rating of just 3.5 out of 5 for taxi services in the country.
One tourist said…
“Drivers would only agree to provide service at an agreed price without using the meter, resulting in tourists having to pay more money.”
This is a common frustration for visitors to Thailand, who feel like they are being taken advantage of by taxi drivers.
TCT President Chamnan Srisawat has advised the government to work with private taxi companies to offer transport services that guarantee equal fares using the meter. If these new services become popular, traditional taxis will…
