Transport Khon Kaen Taxi Drivers Gear Up for Bangkok Protest Showdown

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Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

Khon Kaen taxi drivers announced today, May 22, their readiness to back their Bangkok counterparts by converging on Government House. The goal is to prompt serious action against unlicensed "black-plate" taxis and ride-hailing services like Grab, Bolt, and Maxim, which they claim are eating into their customer base and crippling their income.

 

At 1 p.m., frustrated Khon Kaen Airport Taxi Club members, typically stationed at the provincial airport, underscored their intent. Following a recent rally by the Bangkok Taxi Cooperative, which included threats to blockade Suvarnabhumi Airport, these drivers lament the incursion of ride-hailing apps on their livelihood.

 

Mr. Amphon Kotboonma, heading the Khon Kaen Airport Taxi Club, shed light on the persistent struggles against unregulated private cars and “black-plate” taxis.

 

Amid dwindling customer numbers due to limited flight schedules, the 40 registered taxis jostle for passengers alongside six black-plate taxis and over 30 app-supported private cars.

 

Highlighting regulatory burdens, Mr. Kotboonma recounted the multitude of compliance requirements.

 

These include licenses, insurance, engine specifications, periodic vehicle checks, and driver training, contrasting starkly with the relative freedom enjoyed by ride-hailing operators. He stressed the pressing need for governmental intervention to uphold equity and protect legal livelihoods.

 

Adding his voice, Vice President Mr. Thaweechok Sasai decried the inaction of local police and airport officials towards cab-like, unregistered vehicles. Emphasising solidarity, he affirmed support for the Bangkok protest, promising Khon Kaen drivers’ participation should their capital city colleagues call for reinforcements to sustain pressure on the authorities.

 

Khon Kaen drivers’ readiness signals a potential escalation in the ongoing standoff, underlining the urgency for definitive policy measures addressing the growing tension in the taxi sector.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from [source] 2025-05-23

 

 

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Do not cave to these mobster morons. 

 

Hashtag start the meter. 

[FlorC]

Then trade in your taxi's for a ride-hailing service .