News Forum - 10,000 Bangkok taxis have adjusted metres to match recent rate hikes

[Thaiger]

Almost 10,000 Bangkok taxis have reportedly adjusted their meters to match recent rate hikes. The Department of Land Transport made the announcement, saying that since January 16, taxis have been visiting the Krung Thep Aphiewat Central Terminal to have their meters adjusted. The taxi’s base fares have risen from 35 to 40 baht with drivers …

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[Bluesofa]

1 hour ago, Thaiger said:

adjusted their metres to match recent rate hikes

I think that's not correct by a 'long stretch'.

[Soidog]

Isn’t it  Taxi Meters not Taxi Metres? 
 

There is a difference when it comes to the measurement of length. Some countries say Meters while others say Metres. I wasn’t aware of this when it comes to the Meter in a taxi? 

[Faz]

31 minutes ago, Soidog said:

Isn’t it  Taxi Meters not Taxi Metres? 

Now corrected (the author is American) 

[palooka]

29 minutes ago, Faz said:

Now corrected (the author is American) 

Excuse barely acceptable, thank goodness he wasn't a native of Queens (now KIngs) English. 

The House of Lords would be in uproar.

[Grumpish]

Metres or meters - they will still do anything they can to avoid using them.