Taxi & Tuk-Tuks

Reports of serious crimes involving taxis or "Tuk-Tuks" (three-wheeled taxis) are relatively rare, although attempts to charge excessive fares occur regularly. Several taxi-related incidents involving foreign passengers occur in Bangkok each year. Americans should not hesitate to ask to be let out of a taxi immediately if the driver is acting suspiciously or driving erratically.

When arriving at Bangkok's and Chiang Mai's airport, travelers should use only taxis from the airport's official taxi stand, cars from the airport buses. All major hotels in both Bangkok and Chiang Mai can also arrange to have a car and driveer meet incoming flights. It is not common for Thai taxis to pick up additional passengers. Travelers should be wary of drivers seeking to do so, and should never enter a cab that has someone besides the driver in it.