webfact Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 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 -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-03-02 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted March 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2020 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. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew23 Posted March 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2020 5 years in jail for illegal taxi services? Why not the death penalty? 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted March 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Andrew23 said: 5 years in jail for illegal taxi services? Why not the death penalty? That's for a second offence. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CGW Posted March 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2020 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 ???? ???? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 That's a bit harsh; in Phuket you can kill a motorcyclist and keep your license without even getting a crease in your trousers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al V Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: This was bad for the image of Thailand. Yes, it could do with a good scrub and polish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlandtday Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Harsh sentence makes it easier to get a good "get out of jail" payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DPKANKAN Posted March 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2020 '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!!! ???????????????????????????????? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 all talk and no action its a repeated issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince77 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairieboy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Is it that time of year already when we are treated to the promise of honesty and integrity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 On 3/2/2020 at 10:49 AM, bluesofa said: That's for a second offence. After 10 lashes with a scented bootlace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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