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Time for fair play in the taxi wars
Oped, Published on 16/07/2025
» The taxi wars in Thailand are boiling over -- and the government must not turn a blind eye.
Ride-hailing drivers face tougher licensing rules
News, Published on 10/07/2025
» A regulation has been announced requiring drivers on ride-hailing platforms to register their vehicles as a form of public transport and obtain public driving licences, as part of efforts to strengthen safety and consumer protection.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
Bolt plans to up Thai investment, challenge top three players
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/06/2025
» Despite unfavourable economic conditions, Estonia-based ride-hailing app Bolt plans to increase its investment in Thailand next year, aiming to challenge the top three players.
Grab and TAT Unveil Star-Studded Thai Tourism Campaign
Published on 29/05/2025
» Grab Thailand, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is boosting Thai tourism and reigniting excitement for travel with the launch of the “Travel Thailand with Grab: Enjoy the journey, trust the safety” campaign. The company has appointed two of the hottest “girl love” stars—Sirilak ‘Ling’ Kwong and Kornnaphat ‘Orm’ Sethratanapong—as “Friends of Grab” to inspire both Thai and international travellers to explore the charm of Thailand, from popular tourist cities to hidden gems. The campaign features a digital commercial that invites travellers to discover the country’s unique attractions, along with consumer engagement activities offering chances to win an exclusive trip with Ling and Orm, as well as special discounts on various Grab services.
Late-night passenger's behaviour rattles ride-hail driver
Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2025
» A motorbike-hail driver has shared his unnerving experience with a late-night passenger who kept directing him to go into dark backstreets.
Taxi passenger complains after being forced to pay expressway fee
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/05/2025
» The issue of the rights of taxi passengers became a hot social media topic after a woman posted a video about her experience with a ride-hailing taxi driver in Bangkok.
Cabbie ignored passenger's instructions, used tollway
News, Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2025
» The issue of the rights of taxi passengers became a hot social media topic after a woman posted a video about her experience with a ride-hail cabbie in Bangkok.
Cabs can catch up
Editorial, Published on 27/05/2025
» A threat by taxi drivers to block road access to Suvarnabhumi airport in protest against the ride-hailing service Grab has ended badly for the cabbies.
Call for transport reforms to boost tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/05/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to crack down on taxi scams and provide reasonable public transport fares, as another negative image of Thai tourism has emerged in the form of a study carried out by Mastercard Economics Institute, which includes Bangkok among the cities with the higher rates of taxi and car rental fraud compared to other types of scams.