Bangkok, May 27 – Deputy Spokesman of Thailand Sang Thai Urges the government to speed up crackdown on overcharged taxis Refusing to press the meter for foreigners After customers travel from Muang Thong to Sukhumvit, think 5,000 baht. Don't let the problem repeat itself. Afraid to affect tourism during recovery after COVID-19
Mr. Sorathep Rojpojchanarat, deputy spokesman of the Thai Sang Thai Party Claim to the authorities in charge of taxi transportation. hasten to take care of Before Thailand's tourism is damaged even more. From the latest incident, foreigners took a taxi from Muang Thong to Sukhumvit. Called at a price of 5,000 baht without turning on the meter, which no agency has to supervise. And this isn't the first case. Been like this for a long time I don't know if the agency that takes care of it is closed or if there is a mafia group looking after it or not. Because there have been many complaints from Thai people who go to the concert and travel to various exhibitions It's been like this for a long time. The taxi will not press the meter. But call the contract price which made Thailand very bad reputation especially after the opening period from COVID-19 Let's start holding more conferences, seminars and exhibitions.
Mr. Soratep said that relevant agencies should work more proactively, such as sending officials to take care of them. When there is a case of organizing a large national festival Both at Muangthong or Bangna Or a large convention center, otherwise this kind of case will continue repeatedly. Most importantly, the Department of Transport should amend the law to increase the punishment more severely. Because at present, just a fine of 1,000 baht makes taxis fearless. Because when the customer's teeth come in for 5,000 baht, but the penalty is only 1,000 baht
Therefore, the penalty should be increased. Raise the level and confiscate the driver's license, do not drive more, and increase complaint channels. to increase, along with having staff to take lessons at all times and act immediately because if left Tourism in Thailand will be more damaged. Foreigners will definitely not dare to attend the event again. or to be circulated on social media Thailand will be even more damaged until MICE customers are those who come to the event. Hold conferences, seminars and exhibitions which will bring enormous income to Thailand More importantly, this group has just begun to gradually return after opening the country for a short time. Thailand is a country whose main income is from tourism.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency