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Thai driver's licence in Chinese ad 'issued lawfully'
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) says the Chinese tourist who was seen holding a Thai driver's licence in an online post, advertising "fast-track" services for official documents on a Chinese e-commerce platform, got her licence legally.
Tuk-tuk driver fined for overcharging tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/05/2024
» The Department of Land Transport has suspended a tuk-tuk driver's licence and fined him 2,000 baht for overcharging Japanese tourists.
Calls to revive 'red cars' in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the local government to help revive the transport service provided by the province's iconic rot daeng ("red cars") as more passengers have switched to other forms of transport.
New ride-hailing service starts in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/02/2024
» Thailand's ride-hailing market is expected to intensify with the debut of Singapore-based Tada on Wednesday.
Bus accident kills 14
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/12/2023
» Double-decker buses will be banned in the next four to five years after an accident in Prachuap Khiri Khan province killed 14 passengers.
Sticker on truck sparks bribe investigation
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/11/2023
» A collapsed section of road in Bangkok was blamed on an overloaded lorry suspected of making illegal payments to officials because of a sticker on its windscreen.
Actor Mario Maurer questioned over car plates
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/08/2023
» Well-known actor Mario Maurer on Wednesday reported to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to answer questions over his alleged links to a fake car registration plate gang.
Taxi scam damages expo
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/05/2023
» Complaints about taxi scams at the THAIFEX exhibition flooded social media on Friday as passengers reportedly were charged 4,000-5,000 baht for trips from Impact Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi to Bangkok's city centre.
No appointment for international driving permit
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/02/2023
» People can apply for an international driving permit without making an appointment, says the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
Cameras and penalties to deal with idling cabs
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that serious action will be taken against taxis and tuk-tuks found idling and obstructing traffic, with penalties including fines and point deductions.