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Example result

Taxi fare

Bangkok Airport→Sukhumvit

฿280–420

⚠️ ⚠ Scam alert

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Tipping guide

🇯🇵 Japan

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Example result

Bangkok Airport→Sukhumvit

฿280 – ฿420

⚠ Scam alert

Say to your driver

“เปิดมิเตอร์ด้วยครับ”

Please use the meter

From official Bangkok meter rates

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Tipping guide

🇯🇵 Japan

Not expected

Tipping can cause offence — exceptional service is already included

6 scenarios

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