Airport TAXI To Central Bangkok Cheaper than Grab!! How to do it? 🇹🇭 Thailand

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Күн бұрын

At Arrival in Bangkok I mostly take the taxi from the Airport. It is safe and fast if you use the ticket system. Forget about expensive Grab. If you have no luggage the train is a good option.
The ticket machines at the airport give you the name, car number and resgistration of your driver. Keep it with you at all times and the driver can not negotiate with you.
The ticket also has the hotline number you can call when you have any issues. They made this to make the taxi safe and pleasent, so please us it.
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00:00 Intro
00:33 Arriving on Suvarnabhumi
01:03 Check Grab Prices
01:36 Getting to the Taxi
02:26 Get your Taxi Ticket
03:50 Taxi Ride to Bangkok City
07:52 At the Destination
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@stormstereo Ай бұрын

I was waiting for one of you Bangkokians to bring this up. Definitely the best taxi option. Also, the airport rail link is excellent if one has no to little luggage and don't need to arrive at the door of ones destination.

@jjamdekkers Ай бұрын

Never had any real problems taking a taxi in Bangkok and from the airport it really is very easy!

@andersfant4997 Ай бұрын

I could write a thick book about all the incidents I have experienced taking a taxi from Suvarnanhumi to different locations. Some really scary, others just annoying or in hindsight amusing🙂. But never experienced any problems taking a taxi on the streets of Bangkok. Good video. Cheers.

@jannerudhansen3322 Ай бұрын

Great tip! Thank you for sharing :)

@billybobs5257 Ай бұрын

Clear explination! Very helpfull.

@ERAP1st Ай бұрын

Thank u. ❤ will be visiting Bangkok in a couple of months. This is helpful.

@mytube9182 27 күн бұрын

This is brilliant, Jeroen ! Thank so much for this super informative video.

@robertsz2199 Ай бұрын

My favorite channel about thailand. I remember in 2018 i paid just 320 baht for taxi from hua lumpong station to suvarnabhumi airport at night time.

@bernardhengst5525 20 күн бұрын

Nuttige info, Jeroen!😀

@PeRcH72 Ай бұрын

That was another helpfull video Jeroen. I will take the Airport Rail Link, as it is also a nice way to go to the city. It also depends where you are going of course. Lovely video again!

@gertdrok9016 Ай бұрын

Very Good Real Information about the Taxi from the Airport to the City. 🙏

@banjemine4150 14 күн бұрын

Thanks Jeroen! Always good seeing you.

@VicBattlefield Ай бұрын

I usually have my friend pick me up at the airport but just in case, this is a great plan B. Thank you so much for this valuable info! Cheers!

@user-oj2xh8pn2o Ай бұрын

Great infornation. I always ise the taxi as well.

@Iceyfire12 Ай бұрын

I know you made previous videos but definitely will refer this video to those traveling to Thailand for the first time! Everything will be simpler once ppl have a good visual and clear information like what you always provide!!!

@AlphardV55WR35 Ай бұрын

Very informative video, I needed it for my June's trip to Bangkok ! THX

@FoodKart Ай бұрын

JUST TAKE A TRAIN !

@thethailandtravellers Ай бұрын

We use the Bolt app...most of the time cheaper than Grab or taxi 👍

@Iceyfire12 Ай бұрын

They take cash?

@jrrand3819 Ай бұрын

@@Iceyfire12 Yes

@thethailandtravellers Ай бұрын

Yes they do 👍

@Iceyfire12 Ай бұрын

@@jrrand3819 Thanks

@Iceyfire12 Ай бұрын

@@thethailandtravellers Thanks

@majorkade Ай бұрын

Still be careful with the ticketing service. I lived in Thailand and travel there frequently, and even with the ticket system, the driver immediately wanted to set a price rather than use the meter. Don't fall for it. I think, in the end, he took me on what he said was a bit of a shortcut but we ended up in terrible traffic, and the meter got way up to about the level he desired in the first place. And I was nice, even speaking some Thai. Anyway, they are persistent, and they hustlers. 😉 I would say use the train system if possible, this ticketing system as the next alternative or maybe just splurge and pay $25 US for a private driver. You can pre-book them. But if it's about saving money, train, then this ticketing system.

@michaelcollins6973 28 күн бұрын

We use the airport taxi just for the convenience but now here in Hua Hin using grab the price for most journeys is between 75-80. but we also use the Bhat bus if we are in an area that is convenient. For example today we go to Blueport so we will use grab and pay about 75, we will then use the baht bus into town for lunch then order a grab back home for a similar price. Im fed up of arguing with cab drivers who wont put the meter on.

@adrianwatson9277 Ай бұрын

i was in bangkok. i first look blue taxi that was expensive the airport link train was amaziing . thankyou for your help my Girl friend lives in bangkok

@vancodusan9554 Ай бұрын

Thank you, I am going soon, this is very useful

@scottDchicago 25 күн бұрын

Informative video!

@ThailandVieuws Ай бұрын

Good helpful information Jeroen

@thestaffrockband Ай бұрын

This is fabulous!

@annecy49 Ай бұрын

Great that you took us to the airport today, it makes me miss it! Agree that the taxi ride by metre is cheaper, but in some cases it's also same price depending on traffic and time of the day. Good to see you anyway! Are you planing any rooftop bars trips soon? It's summer and lovely to enjoy drinks outdoor. Keep it up, Jeroen! -- Éric watching from Toronto ;-)

@davidr4868 Ай бұрын

You da pro Jeroen

@mariovandenhovel1341 Ай бұрын

Good to know Good vlog 🙏🙏🙏

@TheMoebius72 Ай бұрын

Good video Jeroen, I used also an airport taxi 1,5 weeks ago and I paid 500 with tip 50 baht very close to Ekkamai BTS and we had a good driver no need for a grab and it's cheaper.

@kellyrios8179 Ай бұрын

This is great to know because our hotel on November 19-28 is at the Aira Hotel Bangkok on Sukhumvit 11. We're just getting some info and any recommendations, references, and ideas on what modes of transportation we're going to take. Thank you for this video.

@aging1847 Ай бұрын

Another great video Jeroen, but it’s obvious you came across as someone who knew Thai and where to go, how much fees were for the airport surcharge and highway tolls. I agree it’s good to have the driver info as it certainly helps. On a past trip, I got a Gran and wanted to go from my dentist to Terminal 21. A straight shot down Asok Mantra Rd I believe they call it. But the guy took a circuitous route and got stuck in traffic. I complained and Grab discounted the ride. The driver tried to take a longer route hoping to avoid traffic and took the gamble and lost O thought he was trying to scam me but I later realized what he was trying to do. I should’ve just jumped onto the MRT but in those days, I didn’t know better.

@marliesherth6695 Ай бұрын

You are really right! I used this from Suvannabhumi to Bang Rak-exact the same way! Since I have only to walk 90 meters from Saphan Thaksin to my "Base-Camp-Hotel" I see no need for me to take a taxi there further on. In September I will go back from Hilton-Asok after returning from Ko Phangan and I will do the same way from Asok-BTS. But I'm sure, if you let the Concierge call you a taxi it will be by meter + expessway-charge. Really easy, if one knows! God job as always, regards! Marlies

@ChinaAl 26 күн бұрын

Very interesting. Thank you

@antoniogiu3653 Ай бұрын

Nice tfor the information Jeroen when i be there i use Bolt. Taxi from airport i spent 500 Baht include motorway. Thx for Update

@blacksam042379 21 күн бұрын

Taxis are great to take from the airport especially if its your first time. But if your a regular visitor like I am and arrive at a reasonable time, nothing beats the Airport Rail link for 45 bhat!

@WellRoundedMBS Ай бұрын

very cool thanks

@supot2523 26 күн бұрын

last year had it again that taxi driver refused to take me to the city from Suvarnabhumi on meter fare, even I had the ticket.. so had to pick a new ticket and another driver.. annoying.. - would always prefer taking a grab even if it's more expensive, but getting a grab from Suvarnabhumi is quite messy.

@stea73 Ай бұрын

nit noi tip na kap! 💰💰ciao jeroen!!!😝

@user-pr8it2fv5n Ай бұрын

Super Thai, super video

@alexp852 Ай бұрын

I always give 500 if they go by meter without negotiating. If they try to negotiate I give almost no tip

@kencchen Ай бұрын

Good tips for getting into the city with a taxi. My iin-laws live outside of Bangkok, nowhere near a major landmark other than the local wat. Since I can specify the location in the Grab app, it would be my first choice... but usually a family member would pick up the farang from the airport. 🙂 I find that even local Thai's avoid the taxi's.

@ericcraine2915 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Personally I prefer the ARL. The only thing I always wondered is why there is no taxi stand @ makkasan station. Kind of adventurous to hail a taxi there 😊

@joserodriguez-kp5js 23 күн бұрын

very easy to understand

@globaltravelmate 22 күн бұрын

Thank you

@Male666chauvinist Ай бұрын

Very good Sir you have a new subscriber 🎉🎉🎉

@jun_suzuki42 Ай бұрын

I usually choose my flight to arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in the mid-afternoon, where the Grab prices are in the low fare. (Still cannot beat the taxi) Last week it cost me 448 THB from airport to Siam (holiday eve). Because in my area Grab is much more trustable than taxi, that’s why people mostly recommend it. I personally had bad experience with taxi before, as long as I hoping to change my mindset but airport trips are tiring hence I prefer to just take the slightly pricier option.

@wrightst8 21 күн бұрын

Good info thanks. Do you know if the taxi rate changes depending on time of day or night? As Grab seems to vary depending on demand i.e. when the ARL isn't running. Cheers!

@navikiv 3 сағат бұрын

Love the video. Clear and precise. If I may ask, what’s the going rate to tip the taxi driver? Is it based on a percentage or some sort of a round up? Thanks!

@tngchinghwa Ай бұрын

oh wow, they changed the system. many years ago, its always a flat rate charge taking taxi from airport, and i remember the 7 seater SUV is 600 baht. Subsequently every time i visit bkk, i will just take the airport rail cause it is cheaper. I guess i might revert back to taxi then.

@klausw.5612 Ай бұрын

Mostly have very good experience with taxis especially if the driver comes from Isaan😊, never had problems in any way, normally I take the AirportLink to the city, helpful video for traveller anyway, 😊🤘🏼🇹🇭🙏🏼❤️

@etops.flight Ай бұрын

Recent Grab trip from Survarnabhumi to Asok cost me TBH349 + THB25 highway fee. The Taxi queue was way less. Didn’t use Grab further and turned to Bolt for subsequent trips by car.

@nikokapanen82 Ай бұрын

I remember I took a taxi from Chong Nonsi to the Don Mueang airport and it cost a total (taximeter) of 240 BAHT but it was in 2003, 21 years ago, and here it cost 290 BAHT but Suvarnabhumi is further away than Don Mueang from downtown BKK. In other words, taxi prices remained pretty much the same for over2 decades. That is quite interesting.

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

You are right. And this is something that many people forget when they complain about taxi drivers in bangkok. I think the starting price should go up and maybe the prive per km as well.

@Sukhumvit1 Ай бұрын

I always use those taxi’s never had any trouble from taxis at the airport

@CouncilCollective Ай бұрын

Here is a tip stay in a Ultra lux five star hotel and it’s free,,,,lol great video jereon have a great weekend 😊😊😊😊😊

@exalhoa Ай бұрын

Or buy the Elite visa and a BMW series 7 will be waiting for you

@TigW007 Ай бұрын

Grab doesn't charge for bags. that's the kicker here. The taxis have the right to do so.

@Chaddo75 Ай бұрын

I did have one not want to use the meter several years ago. I always like to point at the meter and say "meter" before they lock my bag in the boot! Anyway, he started trying to negotiate a price, I screwed up the ticket, and walked back to the kiosk to get another..... On a side note, when I used to catch them from the departures drop off, I jumped in one and as he was driving off, he wouldn't turn on the meter, I had to start opening the door as we were moving to let him know I was serious, he soon turned the meter on...haha :-)

@JacksparowLL Ай бұрын

Airport taxi is the first choice for me too.

@thomas-zg7gu Ай бұрын

Airport rail link is what I always do!

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

Yes, very good way to travel as well : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isyKgMxjrtvDmZ8.html

@warrpedd Ай бұрын

A Bolt from BKK to Phrom Phong was only 288b, late at night. No traffic or tolls.

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

Thanks for the update. I guess it makes a big difference if you go during rush hour or not.

@blueyonder1233 Ай бұрын

That is great from the airport. Any tips for street hails & trip returning to the airport? As always great video, good job.

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

I made this video a long time agoi. Maybe it helps kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hqd8gbt4lZvNdmQ.html

@blueyonder1233 Ай бұрын

@@globaltravelmate You know I thought you may have and I really appreciated your reply with link. 🙏

@PATThaiA Ай бұрын

Liked นะครับ

@melhamaguchi2197 Ай бұрын

Never had any problems with taxis using the mter from the airport, but what about taxis going to the airport from your hotels which almost on all situations, the taxis never went to use the meter going to the airport. What do you recommend or tips you can share to have the taxi turn on the meter going to the airport?

@kevbrown1867 Ай бұрын

I guess it depends on the traffic I usually stay around terminal 21 and the roads are like a parking lot so using grab at least I know the price and no surprises. Last time from DMK there were six of us and the cost of a big van was expensive so just took the subway train very easy cheap and for sure much faster .

@dantorres506 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for the good info. Is it also easy to get taxis from Makkasan Station? Do they also have a ticket system in place for taxis?

@globaltravelmate 22 күн бұрын

The ticket system is only at the airports.

@jamesmartin1895 Ай бұрын

well done on this simulated taxi run, Mr. Jeroen - a request, can you make a vid concerning how to get & use a Rabbit Card & also paying QR codes? Are digital payments widely used in Bangkok? 😁

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

I was thinking about making a Rabbit Card video already for a long time. Should do it soon :-)

@user-fe5xm9yy7k Ай бұрын

Great price. But then the moment where you pull out a fresh 1000 THB-bill from the ATM and the taxi drivers smiles and says the often heard words „sorry, no change“. I have been tricked too often by taxi drivers in Bangkok, even the hotel staff was often not able to convince the driver to put the meter on. Now I just use Grab and Bolt and I pay the premium to have a hassle free ride.

@user-ew1vz2nd2m Ай бұрын

You can inform to tourist police. They have office at airports

@VikPatelMotivation Ай бұрын

OMG! I miss Thailand so much I remember the day I used the taxi at the airport, it is so differnet from Canada and cheaper too. Also I wanted to know what is the camera that you use to film and is it with a gimbal Thank you so much for this video Jeroen it rememind me a lot of memories from Thailand

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

I film with an S24 and Gimbal.

@VikPatelMotivation Ай бұрын

@@globaltravelmate thank you for the quick reply back. I love the quality of your videos. I need to get a s24 too. I wish you a wonderful day and keep up the great work!

@michaelchong9448 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. It would be more complete if you had add in the other more commonly used transport app in Thailand called Bolt. I hardly use Grab as you had mentioned it is no longer cheap, not here nor anywhere else in the region. Adding too Bolt has its share of dodgyness when i have experienced many times the car number does not match the one displayed on your app. Just discuss with the driver and affirm the price, you'll be fine. No need to start any confrontation.

@wilfredho4320 Ай бұрын

Hello there, would the public taxi on the first floor BKK airport take you to Pattaya and or Bang Saen ? thanks

@TheLungNuad Ай бұрын

Make sure checking the name's drivers and no.the taxi plate.is the right.with information.

@bobbritch9555 Ай бұрын

i use grab because i do not always have baht when i land, plus i dont want to have to deal with negotiation, plus on the app i can make sure they are taking the correct route.

@chrisparkhouse3367 Ай бұрын

I recently took Grab to the airport from my condo and again when I returned. The outbound trip went fine - but it was expensive at about 500 B. The inbound trip took over 30 minutes to find a ride and the first ride came and then disappeared. I got another ride quickly but they made me go to arrivals to pick me up. Then they got lost trying to find my condo... again it cost about 500B. More expensive than a metered taxi and much more expensive than the Airport Rail Link train and skytrain which is my preferred option - however I had a heavy bag and didn't want to drag that the 15 minute walk to my condo...Gllobal Travel mate is correct - meter taxis are cheaper than Grab...

@nissannewride Ай бұрын

I really don’t care if taxis are cheaper, they are all assholes. What are they going to do if you call that number to complain? F-all! At least Grab drivers are courteous and held to a certain standard.

@stephenb5114 Ай бұрын

Also, the taxis charge per suitcase depending on the size.

@SteveSmith-zz4ih Ай бұрын

Have you done a train trip advice video, from the Airport into the Hotel region? my luck i would get bad Taxi driver, always happens. I have terrible Navigation skills!!!

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

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@jesstheminiatureschnauzer5810 Ай бұрын

This is helpful thanks . Can I ask the 50B Surcharge is it just a one off charge or is it 50B per person. Last year we were charged 50B per person plus 20B per piece of luggage. My partner and I are coming to Bangkok in 2 weeks time.

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

Its 50THB per car, not per person.

@AyaqJagung Ай бұрын

Grab originally from Malaysia then headquartered in Singapore.

@yimmiytube Ай бұрын

As a cyclist,you must be familiar with your very famous Dutch bike and Dutch cargo bike, are they suitable for Thailand? Where could I see one? Dank u well

@jonhobson3592 Ай бұрын

Bolt taxi is not often cheaper but in busy times / traffic it can be 😅

@ornegusan 27 күн бұрын

Grab is originally from Malaysia 😊

@embracetheglobe 24 күн бұрын

You are right. I didn’t know that

@kul_thum 27 күн бұрын

Try to go by ARL or LINE MAN

@dawnmackey4182 Ай бұрын

Can you take this taxi to Hua Hin? Thanks.

@sarandarasathian4032 Ай бұрын

Last time I when to busy.

@charlesmunchow Ай бұрын

I've found they'll try and take the ticket from you to "check it", or use it to write the totals on the back. As mentioned make sure you don't hand it over to them.

@nissannewride Ай бұрын

another reason not to use them and use Grab or Bolt. Why should you always have to be on guard?

@Manuel-666 21 күн бұрын

BOLT app very good 👍

@somluck2813 Ай бұрын

The system has been around for a long time, maybe nearly 10 years. The ticket has a lot of information eg, Name of taxi driver, driver licence number, taxi plate number, date of trip, time of day, parking bay number, Tourist Police phone number, Taxi Service compliant phone number. The area is under 24 hour CCTV so given the date, time and parking bay number, very easy to identify taxi driver. Grab is for tourists, taxis are for the locals. 😂

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

I like your last line. "Grab is for tourists, taxis are for the locals."

@gakenh01 Ай бұрын

I always say "How much" and then I negotiate. I paid 500 baht last time I used a Swamp taxi. Now I'll just ask for the highway and meter. Thanks for the info.

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

Great, I hope the info helped :-)

@RICHM7BV7 22 күн бұрын

I just took the airport train. It only cost me 45 Baht.

@ginettevandenkerckhove6593 Ай бұрын

Form airport to ekamai 320

@1yt2000 21 күн бұрын

Every time I had a problem with Taxi at the airport. They charge me 700 plus to go to Terminal 21. I usually arrive midnight. I have to take taxi from airport to Terminal 21 because my hotel is next to Terminal 21. It should be less than 300 baht because no traffic at mid night. So I stop taking taxi. I can't trust them.

@kokleongho1275 26 күн бұрын

Hi Mr global travel mate, can I apply thailand retirement visa without an agent help. Thanks please advise 🙏

@globaltravelmate 25 күн бұрын

My experience is that it is better to use an agent. Tried some visas myself once and it was not a good experience.

@user-po8fk6tl9s 24 күн бұрын

Airport rail link is cheaper 45 baht to central of Bkk

@globaltravelmate 24 күн бұрын

100% correct. To Makassan it's even cheaper :-)

@tomasboba8327 Ай бұрын

Question, I suppose the price of Grab does not factor in the toll charges as well?

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

No, the Grab price does not include highway fares. Those are an extra option.

@HARRY-ue1lb 26 күн бұрын

If u use grab do u need money cash for the toll extra or is endcluded in the grab app ???

@globaltravelmate 25 күн бұрын

The toll is always an extra.

@HARRY-ue1lb 25 күн бұрын

@@globaltravelmate i mean if i dont have cash when i am landing / i pay it all with the grab app its included in the ride the toll?

@Mustang85635 29 күн бұрын

Nah that’s not always true it depends on the time of the day grab is more convenient also if you subscribe to the grab subscription you get a bunch of coupons. I paid less than you most of the time.

@stevelaw9014 Ай бұрын

I have heard that even with the ticket system, the driver still wants to set a price and you still have to negotiate with him.

@user-do1bk3mb9t Ай бұрын

if you want Meter . walk back to get another Taxi Ticket.

@c2cworldnews204 Ай бұрын

Never used anything but a thai taxi... 100s of times. I think of it like this, I have always given the driver 300b no matter the fair (usually average 70 to 100b). I guess it feels weird to pay less than 10 us dollars for a ride. Plus the 300 is usually enough for them to fill up LPG before returning their rental. Most people don't know that most drivers rent the taxi and only get what's left at the end of the night. GREAT ADVICE 👍 and I have NEVER been ripped off by a thai taxi driver. Can't wait to get back...😢

@hareshsamtani1188 29 күн бұрын

Highway charge ok......but what is that Highway 'Surcharge' about? No need for this,right?

@globaltravelmate 24 күн бұрын

The sutcharge is for the airport pick up. Because the drivers have to wait so long at the Airport they get an extra 50 THB.

@Mustang85635 29 күн бұрын

You are showing prices during peak. I paid 250-300 a lot of times with grab.

@globaltravelmate 29 күн бұрын

So, you might get the same price as a regular taxi when you arrive on the right time? I made this video to show people they can also take a normal taxi and therefore let regular taxi drivers earn a decent income.

@FoodieWarrior Ай бұрын

Can I take taxi straight from Suvarnabhumi airport to Pattaya? Thanks.

@kitkitgogo 23 күн бұрын

so did the taxi charge by meter?

@globaltravelmate 22 күн бұрын

Hmm, the point of this video was to show that you don't have to negotiate if you use the ticket system.

@kitkitgogo 22 күн бұрын

it sound good, no need to negotiate with driver

@ingwisingwis8336 Ай бұрын

Clear proof that taking a taxi from Suvarnabhum to Terminal 21 is absolute nonsense. With ARL (train) and MRT (subway) you can get there in half the time and for a fraction of the price.

@globaltravelmate Ай бұрын

Yeah but not everybody stays along the MRT or BTS lines.

@ingwisingwis8336 Ай бұрын

@@globaltravelmate If you come to Bangkok as a tourist, you SHOULD definitely book accommodation close to public transport, BTS or MRT. Recommended topic for a new video.