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True costs only Bangkokians know
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/09/2018
» Have you noticed that somethings in life come with hidden costs -- monetary or otherwise -- that we may not be aware of until we experience it? And some of them are pretty unique to the Bangkok way of life. If you're not sure what I'm getting at, take a look at the examples below that may make you nod along (or hopefully laugh along). g
NACC official being investigated over pistol incident
Online reporters, Published on 17/10/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an inquiry into the actions of an NACC assistant secretary-general seen in an internet video clip aiming a pistol at another driver in the grounds of the government complex in Laksi district, Bangkok, last week.
Phuket task force files 400 cases against foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/04/2024
» At least 400 criminal cases have been filed against foreigners by Phuket’s new special task force set up to watch out for bad behaviour by visitors.
Taxi passengers now face luggage charges
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/11/2020
» Taxi passengers travelling to and from Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports are now subject to a luggage charge.
Motorcycle taxi drivers may get aid
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/10/2018
» The Energy Ministry is mulling subsidising fuel prices for 100,000 motorcycle taxi drivers who are recipients of the government's welfare and subsidy scheme to shield them from the impact of rising oil prices.
BMA confirms smart taxi stand demise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has scrapped all 150 so-called smart taxi stands and plans to turn ones along BTS skytrain lines into parking areas for motorcycles, its Traffic and Transport Department director, Phanurak Klannurak, said.
Two killed in motorcycle taxi brawl
Online Reporters, Published on 15/06/2019
» A Bangkok street turned into a war zone on Saturday morning when members of two rival motorcycle-taxi queues staged a violent brawl that killed two people and injured two others.
Two killed in motorcycle taxi fight
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/06/2019
» A Bangkok street turned into a war zone on Saturday morning when members of two rival motorcycle-taxi queues staged a violent fight that killed two people and injured two others.
Leader of motorcycle-taxi group surrenders
Online Reporters, Published on 20/06/2019
» The leader of a motorcycle-taxi group involved in a fatal brawl between two queues in Bangkok’s Bang Na district turned himself in to police on Thursday to face charges, including collusion in murder.
Fare hike to tackle taxi mafia
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/03/2024
» The Professional Association of Public Taxi Motorists has asked the Transport Ministry for permission to increase the starting fare rate at Mo Chit 2 bus station to 50 baht while urging it to solve the problem of illegal taxis.