Deserted Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Do the regular taxis still have a number you can call to order one? Haven't done it in years but from memory there was a surcharge of 20baht and you had to wait a few minutes. That's fine because I need to get hold of a bigger, regular taxi, if that makes any sense. Yes I know there's Grab but that's the more expensive option I would prefer not to opt for. Just wondered if the old system is still in use. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagfinnur Traustason Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Yes! Last time I went with one it was. About 1 year ago, though. That was in Ubon, so I guess it´s an even bigger chance that they are using the system in BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Teavee Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Try Bolt, much cheaper than Grab... There's also an App called inDriver where you can offer to pay xxx baht for your journey (have yet to try this one) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 When UBER was around Grab were better, more competitive on pricing and promo’s etc. When UBER were forced out, Grab’s model became one more akin to a monopoly, prices increased. I wonder how long Bolt will last before its forced out again - I’ll give bolt a try, it seems they are about 30% cheaper than Grab (i.e. a 90 baht Grab is 62 baht on Bolt) There are other Taxi Apps like ‘All Thai Taxi’ but they were simply too small, I never successfully ‘landed’ one of these taxi’s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 ok thanks, shall look into this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dddave Posted November 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2020 Bangkok Taxi Co-operative 0 2880 0888 Charoenmueng Radio Network 0 2215 1584 Nakornchai Taxi Radio Network 0 2878 9000 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lujanit Posted November 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 28, 2020 1681 will get you to a taxi booking service. Excellent English. 20 baht booking fee. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcar Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I have used Lineman with great success 4 or 5 times in recent weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Deserted are you looking for a taxi so you have the same type car. I did this and still do by getting the phone number of one of the drivers in my area. You can call and make arrangements with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrMilk Posted November 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2020 I dont need a taxi. I dont even live in Bangkok. Yet here I am spending my time on a Sunday reading a thread about how to pre-book a taxi in Bangkok 1 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 11:16 AM, lujanit said: 1681 will get you to a taxi booking service. Excellent English. 20 baht booking fee. Sad to join this discussion so late. @lujanit Really, you've been able to get an English speaking dispatcher. I shall try... On 11/29/2020 at 10:04 AM, nickcar said: I have used Lineman with great success 4 or 5 times in recent weeks. @nickcar "Lineman"? I've never heard of this app. Do you mean "LINE"? I'll see if I can find this Lineman app. too. This info is useful to me; although, I have 'that guy' (taxi driver) who I can LINE and get a taxi booking. But, Sometimes he's on the other side of Bangkok (or upcountry). It'd be nice to be able to actually call a dispatcher and get the nearest taxi. (I am not a grab fan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 4 hours ago, AgMech Cowboy said: Really, you've been able to get an English speaking dispatcher. I shall try... You get connected to an automated voice, just press whatever number you want for English. Never failed me yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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