Taxi meters are standard as far as cost is concerned - prices start at 35 bah: and it's 2 baht a kilometer after that all charged on a meter! However, these days you can be drawn into as discussion on where you are going - taxi drivers have the right to refuse a fare if it is not ‘economically viable‘ and they often have a very broad interpretation of this rule! Thailand is Famous for taxis sporting every color under the sun. Om: thing to remember: yellow and green taxis arc owned by the driver. As such it's their business and the likelihood is they will know what they are doing. Other colors are owned by taxi companies and although there has been a major push For educating taxi drivers recently, some may not have been in town very long and they might not really know the area. There are mid occasions when you might have to give them directions! In addition. you pay for any expressway and toll-way fees! However, taxi travel is not expensive and a good option for visitors. Enjoy it!