snoop1130 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Thai police tell ride-hailing services to beware drug deliveries BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai police on Friday warned drivers working for ride-hailing and delivery services to beware of customers smuggling drugs, the police said, as the government considers guidelines for regulating the services. In a recent case, a driver was detained after picking up a passenger in possession of drugs and a firearm, Police Major Suriya Singhakamol said, adding the driver could be punished under the law. The warnings could play a role in the government’s decision on restrictions and regulations as it moves to legalise the ride-hailing services in Thailand. Ride-sharing services currently exist in a legal grey area, with police routinely stopping and fining drivers because they are not properly registered. Singapore-based Grab offers rides in cars and on motorcycles, while its rival Get, a unit of Indonesia’s Go-Jek, only offers motorcycle rides. Both companies also operate delivery services. “Drug dealers are increasingly using delivery services to send contraband. If an individual is found to be connected, either as a courier or receiver, they will be punishable,” deputy secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board, Suriya said. In July, Grab held a workshop with the Thai police to train drivers in identifying suspicious parcels. -- © Copyright Reuters 2019-09-13 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 So these “delivery men” cannot use the local taxis for the same thing? Seems like taking a taxi would be safer since taking an Uber driver every thing ( map & destination) is recorded on the driver’s App. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Police and grey areas go together like a horse and carriage; this I tell you, brother; you can't have one without the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Drug dealers are increasingly using delivery services to send contraband. If an individual is found to be connected, either as a courier or receiver, they will be punishable,” deputy secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board, Suriya said. Does that included the national postal service..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasThBKK Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 2 hours ago, toenail said: So these “delivery men” cannot use the local taxis for the same thing? Seems like taking a taxi would be safer since taking an Uber driver every thing ( map & destination) is recorded on the driver’s App. Would you trust a local taxi with your package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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