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A bit of convenience is a breath of fresh airport
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 05/02/2015
» Airport taxis have yet again become the talk of the town. Last month, when a Japanese man took an airport taxi, instead of being charged the standard 35 baht fee, the driver insisted on a starting rate of 75 baht.
Taken for a ride
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 09/07/2014
» When the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) announced its plan to organise public transport, I welcomed the initiative. The headaches over taxi rides around Bangkok is something that needs to be addressed, considering that it’s one of our main public transport options. Of course there are professional and well-behaved cabbies, but it’s not wrong to say that there is still plenty of room for improvement, as complaints from passengers are heard on a daily basis.
Phuket reprised
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 11/04/2013
» Phuket is changing rapidly and some of its better known attractions have got far too popular for their own good. There are, however, still some quiet, relatively unspoiled spots on the island where one can have a relaxing time away from the maddening crow
No easy ride finding the perfect airport hotel
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/06/2012
» Taking a very early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport is a nightmare, particularly for passengers from the far side of the city. So, instead of catching a taxi to the airport at 4am, staying in a hotel nearby is a good alternative _ if you know what to look for.