h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

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Yes, I agree (mostly).
Tuk tuks are NO cheaper than taxis. I only use them when I have no other option or I've had a few too many beers and want a breeze going home. The tailor/ gem shop story is VERY true. So just say no.
Taxis MUST use their meter by law.
(Often they will try to avoid this if you hail a cab outside a hotel/ tourist area etc.) If they refuse, hail a passing cab. Not one lazing around outside Patpong.
You do not have to haggle with a taxi driver. See above.
Most drivers are very polite and won't rip you off. Most. Some are a nightmare and won't listen to your directions (even in Thai, or for that matter directions coming from a Thai national), but these guys are in the minority.
I would say one more thing. Have the correct change! I know, I know, "How can a taxi driver not have small change?" I don't know either, but it WILL happen.
I have had very few problems with Thai taxis in the six years I have been living here. I can not say the same for motorcycle taxi drivers...

One piece of advice bears repeating. If the taxi is moving, hail it. If it's parked outside a hotel or anywhere around Silom or Sukhumvit, avoid like the plague.

Most journeys are not going to cost around 50 baht. 100 is more reasonable. Although, this is a silly point, really. It totally depends on distance, time of day and location. Is Sathorn on your journey? Lie back and try to get some sleep....

Mmm, that's all for now. Obviously, everyone has different experiences, but I feel at least some of my points should apply to the majority of tourists.

Not everybody is trying to rip you off! But some are, for sure