Trespass: Illegal taxis and​ touts at​ Bangkok airport face jail

[webfact]

Trespass: Illegal taxis and touts at Bangkok airport face jail

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The authorities at Suvarnabhumi airport are clamping down on Illegal taxis and touts preying on tourists.

 

They are doing this by charging anyone caught with trespass that means they could face 5 years in jail or a 100, 000 baht fine or both.

 

Siam Rath reported that they caught one taxi driver touting for business at the weekend inside the airport.

 

CCTV showed Chatchai, 34, leading two tourists out to his private car.

 

The tourists were advised to use the rank for their own safety. Chatchai was charged with trespass in the airport.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Airport deputy chief Kittipong Kittkhajorn said that he had received reports of overcharging, passengers being abandoned and having to change cabs mid journey.

 

This was bad for the image of Thailand.

 

He warned black plate cabbies and touts to stay away or face the consequences.

 

Source: Siam Rath

 

 

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[bluesofa]

34 minutes ago, webfact said:

The authorities at Suvarnabhumi airport are clamping down on Illegal taxis and touts preying on tourists.

Is that the normal one week clampdown, or is it serious and might be two weeks?

 

35 minutes ago, webfact said:

They are doing this by charging anyone caught with trespass that means they could face 5 years in jail or a 100, 000 baht fine or both.

'could', not 'will'. Selective enforcement.

[Andrew23]

5 years in jail for illegal taxi services? Why not the death penalty?

[bluesofa]

3 minutes ago, Andrew23 said:

5 years in jail for illegal taxi services? Why not the death penalty?

That's for a second offence.

[CGW]

3 minutes ago, Andrew23 said:

5 years in jail for illegal taxi services? Why not the death penalty?

There reserving the death penalty for corrupt "government" officials ???? ????

[Wiggy]

That's a bit harsh; in Phuket you can kill a motorcyclist and keep your license without even getting a crease in your trousers.

[Al V]

42 minutes ago, Wiggy said:

That's a bit harsh; in Phuket you can kill a motorcyclist and keep your license without even getting a crease in your trousers.

Not surprise at all in a country that stands upside down with there's chicken brain the size that can easily fits in a pinky toe finger what can you expect.

Understand amazing Thailand everyone

[PatOngo]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

This was bad for the image of Thailand.

Yes, it could do with a good scrub and polish!

[tlandtday]

Harsh sentence makes it easier to get a good "get out of jail" payment.

[DPKANKAN]

'Airport deputy chief Kittipong Kittkhajorn said that he had received reports of overcharging, passengers being abandoned and having to change cabs mid journey.'

 

And that is just from the registered taxis!!! ????????????????????????????????

[legend49]

all talk and no action its a repeated issue

[justin case]

wow, CCTV caught ONE !!!

 

every time I fly, I go to departures level and there are the taxi maffia .... 

 

I know where I need to go and how much it costs ...

 

last time: much traffic on OnNut

 

I said:  meter 

 

not interested off course

 

so after 3-4, one honest stopped after just deposing a customer

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

The tourists were advised to use the rank for their own safety. Chatchai was charged with trespass in the airport.

Charged how much... not 100,000 baht and no jail...

so just threats and no action as usual, just a minimal fine lining someones pocket?

[Prince77]

Charge the people who use them, too in addition.

 

Personally I do not understand why people use taxis a departure level just to save 50 Baht?

 

At arrival level you get a registered taxi with the name and details of the driver, so it is very safe and convenient in case you forgot something on that taxi.

[Just Weird]

On 3/2/2020 at 10:45 AM, Andrew23 said:

5 years in jail for illegal taxi services?

No, for trespass at the airport, it's all there in the OP.

[Just Weird]

3 hours ago, Prince77 said:

Charge the people who use them, too in addition.

The people using them would have to be committing an offence for that to happen.

[Prairieboy]

On 3/2/2020 at 11:06 AM, Wiggy said:

That's a bit harsh; in Phuket you can kill a motorcyclist and keep your license without even getting a crease in your trousers.

But don't dare smoke on the beach!

[geriatrickid]

Is it that time of year already when we are treated to the promise of honesty and integrity?

 

[overherebc]

On 3/2/2020 at 10:49 AM, bluesofa said:

That's for a second offence.

After 10 lashes with a scented bootlace.