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Cost pressures force provincial taxi fare rise
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/03/2017
» The hike in tariffs for provincial taxis from 30 to 40 baht was made to reflect the present cost of living, Department of Land Transport (DLT) deputy chief Cherdchai Sanunsrisakorn says.
Taxi complaints outstrip all
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/11/2016
» More than 43,000 complaints were made about taxis, out of nearly 60,000 received about public transport in Bangkok in the 2016 fiscal year.
New DLT push to register motorcycle taxis, queues
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 04/07/2016
» More than 40,000 new motorcycle taxis in Bangkok are expected to register with the Department of Land Transport (DLT) during its latest registration drive, which ends on July 15.
Taxi driver-molester fined
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/06/2016
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has suspended the driving licence of a taxi driver who allegedly admitted verbally and sexually harassing a female customer.
Government to cull tuk-tuks
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/04/2016
» Transport authorities will curb the number of tuk-tuks on the roads as a recent increase is affecting quality controls on the iconic three-wheel passenger vehicles.
Cabbie fined, loses licence over B6,000 fare
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 29/03/2016
» A 57-year-old taxi driver has been fined 3,000 baht and lost his licence for charging a foreign passenger 6,000 baht for a trip from Suvarnabhumi airport to Sathon area of Bangkok, and not using the fare meter.
Tougher fines for bad drivers before taxi fare hike
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/03/2016
» The Transport Ministry has postponed another taxi fare rise pending the imposition of tougher punishment for cab drivers who reject passengers or do not use the meter, with a fine possibly reaching 10,000 baht.
Doll-unfriendly cabbies told to close 'vacancy' light
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/01/2016
» Taxi drivers should turn off their "vacant" light if they feel uncomfortable about picking up passengers carrying angel child dolls, or <i>luk thep</i>, to avoid being fined for refusing commuters, the Department of Land Transport advised Thursday.
Airports step up Mers screening
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 26/01/2016
» Six of the country's international airports have stepped up precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (Mers-CoV) after the country's second case of the deadly virus was confirmed on Sunday.
Don Mueang Terminal 2 reopens
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/12/2015
» Terminal 2 at Don Mueang international airport reopened its doors on Thursday, with the operation running smoothly, except for some hiccups involving support facilities.