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Tourist raped by Phuket van driver she asked for help
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2026
» A 43-year-old van driver was arrested after a Ukrainian woman complained to police she was raped after asking him to share his internet connection with her so she could contact her friend.
Phuket Airport defends ban on activating ride-hailing apps
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/03/2026
» Phuket International Airport has defended newly installed signs barring drivers from waiting or activating ride‑hailing apps in front of the terminal, following criticism on social media that they restrict passengers’ transport options.
Driver wants '10 more jobs like this' after adorable delivery
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/02/2026
» A ride-hailing driver posted a touching experience on the "Grab Car Driver Club Thailand" Facebook group, declaring: "I want 10 more jobs like this". The first image showed the journey details - from Huai Khwang to Phra Khanong. The second revealed the adorable passenger: what appeared to be a long-coat Chihuahua.
Phuket targets dodgy cabs
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/11/2025
» Fake taxi registrations are a growing problem on ride-hailing applications, putting Phuket's tourism reputation at risk, officials say.
Woman accuses Chinese men of gang-rape in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/11/2025
» A young woman has accused three Chinese men of assaulting and jointly raping her at a house in Pattaya early Wednesday morning.
Taxi driver accused of raping passenger in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/08/2025
» A 19-year-old ride-hail taxi driver has been arrested on a charge of raping an African passenger and stealing her phone.
Taxi driver offered fare payment in cannabis
R May, Published on 15/07/2025
» A taxi driver went to police in Pattaya after a foreign passenger tried to pay his fare with cannabis instead of money.
Are you being overcharged by Thai motorcycle taxis?
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2025
» A motorcycle taxi is a fast, direct and sometimes exciting form of transport when navigating Bangkok’s heavy traffic. However, unlike the BTS or MRT with their fixed pricing, or metered taxis, motorcycle taxi fares can sometimes be unclear, leading to overcharging.
Drunk Turkish teen assaults Thai woman after rejection
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/06/2025
» A Turkish teenager was arrested early Tuesday morning after assaulting a Thai woman near Khao San Road in Bangkok following a drunken outburst over a lost passport.
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.