When I was in Phuket in April, to my frustration I found that most of the motorbike taxis were charging whatever they wanted and I could never get a taxi to charge the same price twice.
Some were charging 30 baht, some 40 baht and at night they wanted 50 baht just to travel in and around Patong. Is there a set price that one should pay while traveling within Patong?
John Spyridonidis, Australia
Friday, June 5, 2009 3:37:14 PM
“Co-operative Motorcycle Patong Ltd holds a subcommittee meeting every year, but unfortunately it is never set in stone exactly what the price for taxis – car, motorbike or tuk-tuk – should be. We are still waiting for confirmation from the Phuket municipality, Phuket Police, district chief and other officials. At the last meeting it was said that the first five kilometer should cost 25 baht and every subsequent kilometer is five baht, but a lot depends on what deal can be arranged between the motorbike taxi and the customer. However, you must always agree on a fee before getting on the motorbike.”
Friday, June 5, 2009 3:37:14 PM
Somchai Neawnaen, Chief of Co-operative Motorcycle Patong Ltd
