The Transport Ministry and taxi drivers have agreed on new fare rates for Bangkok and its vicinity that will see passengers paying about 7% more for a ride.
It will be the first fare hike in eight years and is expected to be approved by the transport minister before the end of the month.
The flagfall for ordinary taxis would remain at 35 baht, but rise to 40 baht for large cabs, for the first kilometre.
Fares would increase for all taxis from the current 5.50 baht per kilometre to 6.50 baht for the next 1-10km. The next 10-20km would be 7 baht/km; 20-40km, 8 baht; 40-60km, 8.50 baht; 60-80km, 9 baht; and for distances beyond 80km, 10.50 baht per kilometre.
The waiting time metre charge for traffic jams would rise from two to three baht per minute.
The changes would cost passengers 7.34% more on average. The last increase was eight years ago.
Large taxis are mainly converted sport utility vehicles and normally operate at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
The new fares had been calculated to reflect inflation in Greater Bangkok.
