webfact 78,913 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Higher fines for rogue taxi drivers in the offing Picture; Daily News A deputy at the Department of Land Transport told the Thai media that the DLT are preparing to present proposals for higher fines for rogue taxi drivers - especially repeat and habitual offenders. Daily News reported that those drivers who the DLT want to come down harder on are ones that refuse passengers and rip people off with random fares not using the meter. Kamon Buranapong said that discussions were underway to propose changes to two laws promulgated in 1979 that are now out of date. The 2,000 baht fine on the books is considered just not enough of a deterrent. Plans are underway to present proposals when the new government is formed after the election. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-03-12 Link to post Share on other sites
worgeordie 44,532 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 All just talk until it happens,the fine must be large enough to act as a deterrent,maybe points system ,reach 10 points you can no longer drive a taxi,the taxi drivers in Singapore,Malaysia,and Vietnam follow the rules,why cannot Thai taxi drivers do the same........I know asking a bit too much. regards Worgeordie Link to post Share on other sites
lipflipper 554 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 When pigs fly will something actually be done to stop these Earslings from ripping off both Thais and foreigners. Talk is cheap here in Thailand and in the end very little is done.Sent from my CMR-AL19 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to post Share on other sites
AhFarangJa 11,962 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 36 minutes ago, webfact said: Plans are underway to present proposals when the new government is formed after the election. I think it is obvious that after the new government is fully formed, and everyone is firmly ensconced in their respective sinecures then the following should be adopted....... A fact finding mission to explore how other Government agencies around the world have dealt with this problem. Starting with Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia. Then move on to compare these with Bali, New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji. After correlation of those facts, a move to compare the East with the West, starting with Canada, moving through the Western USA, across Latin America, and up the Eastern Seaboard of USA. finally over to Europe, where a fact finding cavalcade will move in a slow anti clockwise spiral culminating somewhere in the centre of Switzerland. Several Committees can then be formed upon return to Thailand, with a series of buffet lunches in expensive well appointed meeting halls to come to an a- greed conclusion on the way forward....... Link to post Share on other sites
CGW 9,859 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Higher fines for Taxi drivers = low hanging fruit! How about higher fines for corrupt Police or higher fines for corrupt Politicians - "watch" this space, nothing will happen Link to post Share on other sites
bluesofa 40,281 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 52 minutes ago, webfact said: Higher fines for rogue taxi drivers in the offing Taxi driver 1: I overcharged a tourist DLT: OK, that's fine. Taxi driver 2: I found two million Baht in the back of my taxi and kept it DLT: Yup that's fine too. Link to post Share on other sites
madmen 9,646 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Reminded myself why I NEVER ride with these scumbags unless I have no other choice. Had to go to Bumrungrad hospital so tried to get a cab soi 11. Im not joking but everysingle one of the 7 cabs that stopped all rolled down the front window and all wanted a 100 baht. It was bizzare they all wanted exactly the same amount for what is a 37 baht trip Then last week at immigration 4.30 pm several wanted 300 baht to Mo chit BTS . They will never change, in fact they are getting worse Link to post Share on other sites
Nong Khai Man 1,520 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, madmen said: Reminded myself why I NEVER ride with these scumbags unless I have no other choice. Had to go to Bumrungrad hospital so tried to get a cab soi 11. Im not joking but everysingle one of the 7 cabs that stopped all rolled down the front window and all wanted a 100 baht. It was bizzare they all wanted exactly the same amount for what is a 37 baht trip Then last week at immigration 4.30 pm several wanted 300 baht to Mo chit BTS . They will never change, in fact they are getting worse Reminded myself why I NEVER ride with these scumbags unless I have no other choice. Had to go to Bumrungrad hospital so tried to get a cab soi 11. Im not joking but everysingle one of the 7 cabs that stopped all rolled down the front window and all wanted a 100 baht. It was bizzare they all wanted exactly the same amount for what is a 37 baht trip......You COULD Have " WALKED " That very SHORT Distance,EASILY !! Unless You've got 2 Broken Legs that is ?? If You couldn't why not pay the 100 Baht ?? Jeezus it's 2.50 gbp OR 3 US$ !!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
ChipButty 15,596 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, Nong Khai Man said: Reminded myself why I NEVER ride with these scumbags unless I have no other choice. Had to go to Bumrungrad hospital so tried to get a cab soi 11. Im not joking but everysingle one of the 7 cabs that stopped all rolled down the front window and all wanted a 100 baht. It was bizzare they all wanted exactly the same amount for what is a 37 baht trip......You COULD Have " WALKED " That very SHORT Distance,EASILY !! Unless You've got 2 Broken Legs that is ?? If You couldn't why not pay the 100 Baht ?? Jeezus it's 2.50 gbp OR 3 US$ !!!!! Soi 11 to Bomrumgrad just a walk in the park Link to post Share on other sites
Nong Khai Man 1,520 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, ChipButty said: Soi 11 to Bomrumgrad just a walk in the park I Know, Been There,Done that ( Many Times ) & Got LOADS Of T-Shirts !! You Really Wouldn't be ARS*D Getting a Taxi,Unless you are VERY Lazy !! Link to post Share on other sites
tlandtday 2,422 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, madmen said: Reminded myself why I NEVER ride with these scumbags unless I have no other choice. Had to go to Bumrungrad hospital so tried to get a cab soi 11. Im not joking but everysingle one of the 7 cabs that stopped all rolled down the front window and all wanted a 100 baht. It was bizzare they all wanted exactly the same amount for what is a 37 baht trip Then last week at immigration 4.30 pm several wanted 300 baht to Mo chit BTS . They will never change, in fact they are getting worse yeah i remember a thai guy telling me the story about his son was a school teacher but making more money driving now.... it's not about the 100 baht it's about being ripped off and like the scumbag mbike riders in pattaya who rip off the poor thais as well by demanding 100 baht for 20 baht trips Link to post Share on other sites
dcnx 8,379 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Yawn. Its that time of year again. Cue the honest taxi driver returning a bag of cash story. Link to post Share on other sites
stanleycoin 8,543 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Is it still only 500 baht for banging one out whist watching a porno movie when you have female passengers in the rear of the Taxi ? Link to post Share on other sites
sammieuk1 20,099 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, stanleycoin said: Is it still only 500 baht for banging one out whist watching a porno movie when you have female passengers in the rear of the Taxi ? Not getting in your taxi Link to post Share on other sites
hotchilli 16,494 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 hours ago, AhFarangJa said: I think it is obvious that after the new government is fully formed, and everyone is firmly ensconced in their respective sinecures then the following should be adopted....... A fact finding mission to explore how other Government agencies around the world have dealt with this problem. Starting with Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia. Then move on to compare these with Bali, New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji. After correlation of those facts, a move to compare the East with the West, starting with Canada, moving through the Western USA, across Latin America, and up the Eastern Seaboard of USA. finally over to Europe, where a fact finding cavalcade will move in a slow anti clockwise spiral culminating somewhere in the centre of Switzerland. Several Committees can then be formed upon return to Thailand, with a series of buffet lunches in expensive well appointed meeting halls to come to an a- greed conclusion on the way forward....... The way forward being no change ! Link to post Share on other sites
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