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Taxi scam in Bangkok ?
I recently came across a concerning Taxi scam that's targeting travelers, and I thought I'd share it here if others have experienced the same and also to help everyone stay safe.
From… Hey everyone,
I recently came across a concerning Taxi scam that's targeting travelers, and I thought I'd share it here if others have experienced the same and also to help everyone stay safe.
From what I could understand from the video, the scam involves a taxi service somewhere in Bangkok wanting to charge extra because it's late and wanted to leave the tourists stranded. It gets heated up and the tourists ended up paying what the taxi driver wanted.
Here's the video if anyone is interested : https://youtu.be/eL2xrOIaFhM
After watching the video I did a quick search about scams in Thailand and I came across countless videos like that.
Stay vigilant out there everyone.
ngl the meter refusal thing is real but it's not every driver, most are fine during the day. the real trick is to just have google maps open with your route, if they try to take you the long way you can just say "go this way" and point. also if you're near a bts or mrt stop after midnight just take that instead, it runs until midnight and the skytrain is way cheaper than any taxi scam
yeah that video's been going around, it's a classic meter refusal scam but usually happens late night when you're stuck. honestly the easiest way to avoid this is to just use Grab or Bolt from the airport or after 10pm, the price is fixed and you see it upfront. if you do flag a taxi, always ask "meter?" before you get in and if they say no or point to a flat price just walk away, there's always another one. for the airport specifically the official taxi stand at Suvarnabhumi is fine if you take the number ticket and use the meter, just ignore the guys who approach you before you get to the booth
honestly just use the grab app and save yourself the headache. theres no reason to haggle with random taxis in bangkok when the app tells you the price upfront
best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026
Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.
for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.
honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush
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