As I visit Thailand every year, I have found Grab to be the best taxi app in Thailand and in this article, I’m going to show you why as well as how to use Grab in Thailand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those who are unfamiliar, Grab is a ride-hailing service similar to Uber, Bolt, and Lyft. However, since Uber is no longer available in Thailand, Grab took their business over by storm and is now the go-to option for transportation in Thailand.
One of the main reasons why I love using Grab in Thailand is because it eliminates the need for me to communicate with drivers in the Thai language. Even in big cities like Bangkok, it surprises me how little taxi drivers speak English. As someone who does not speak the Thai language fluently, this can often be a challenge when trying to navigate through a new city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Grab, I just input my desired destination as well as where I’d like to be picked up and communicate with my driver through the app’s messaging system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also use Grab when you first arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok and want to get to your hotel. I just wrote an entire article on how to get from the airport to different places in Bangkok<\/a>. So make sure to check that out. As you can see in the screenshot from my personal Grab account below, our Grab ride was 9.14 Kilometers, it took 26 minutes and only cost us 217 baht.<\/p>\n\n\n
Moreover, using Grab also gives me peace of mind as I do not have to worry about being scammed by taxi drivers who may overcharge or take longer routes. The fares on Grab are fixed and transparent, ensuring that I pay the correct amount for my journey.
Another reason why I prefer using Grab is because it provides a convenient solution for traveling to places with limited public transportation. For instance, my wife Saengduan and I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Pattaya and wanted to visit Chol Chan Beach Resort located on the other side of Pattaya where there’s no Bahtbus en route. Thanks to Grab, we were able to easily book a ride from our hotel directly to the Resort and it was so cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n