Is Grab more expensive than taxi Bangkok?

There are two main Taxi services in Bangkok. The first is the metered Taxis ( normally green and yellow but do come in other colours) and Grab. Although slightly more expensive the Grab system has a couple of advantages. First it's a web and GPS system that you access from an app on your smartphone.



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The advantages for you to use Grap taxi in Bangkok Most of Thailand's Grab taxis are quite safe, and for many tourists, this is the most convenient means of transportation to explore everywhere.

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Tipping is NOT customary in Thailand, there is absolutely NO mandatory requirement to tip anyone, but small gratuities for great service are very much appreciated. Unlike some other parts of the world, you will never see a Thai service provider with his hand out waiting for a tip.

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To avoid ATM fees, you should carry a Forex card before you head off to Thailand. You can buy one at BookMyForex and get the best deal possible in India. You can save anywhere between 3.5% to 6% if you use a BookMyForex card instead of a credit/debit card.

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For a short ride, expect to pay around 50THB (US$1.50). Wherever you go in Bangkok, there's sure to be a tuk tuk just around the corner (source: Chris Arthur Collins / Unsplash).

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Many Thais will tip at these kind of places. Although, again, this isn't a fixed amount and it's just as much for convenience as it is for gratitude or a comment on the quality. Assuming the food is good and your server are pleasant, the small tip will either be a small banknote – 20 Baht being the most common.

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You can tip the bellboy 20 - 50 baht (. 60 - $1.50) depending on how many bags you have, a tip will not be expected but will be appreciated. The maid at your hotel will not expect a tip but a small 20 - 50 baht (. 60 - $1.50) in an envelope under your pillow would certainly be appreciated.

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In Bangkok,it is best to pay by cash when using Grab Taxi. If you dispute the fare charged, you can withhold payment till settled on the spot. If with credit card payment, the dispute fare is deducted upfront and seek redress later. This take a long time for even an email to reply .

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I just got back from Thailand and only had a good few experiences with Grab. If it is rush hour, don't even bother with Grab. They try to communicate with you trying to keep the booking. And when traffic is so bad, they usually end up cancelling and you have to start all over again.

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Does Grab take a commission from my tip to the driver? No, 100% of the tip goes to the driver. No commission is taken from tips.

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