Under the new pricing structure, the flag fare of 35 baht for the first kilometre will remain unchanged. The fare per kilometre for the first 10km, however, will rise by 0.50 baht, while the traffic charge for a stationary taxi will increase from 2 baht to 3 baht per minute. From the 10th kilometre, the rise is 50 satang per km.
The airport taxi surcharge will also be increased, from 50 baht to 70 baht for regular taxis, and 90 baht for taxi vans.
For commuters, taxi fare hike is least of worries.