Bangkok tuk tuk driver fined 1,500 baht after demanding 4,000 baht from tourists
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Hua Mak police fined a Bangkok tuk tuk driver 1,500 baht on October 16 for overcharging and failing to show his licence, after he demanded 4,000 baht from two Russian tourists following a concert on October 12. The Land Transport Department plans to question him and the vehicle's owner.
Why it matters
The case shows police acting on a viral video of a fare dispute involving foreign tourists in Bangkok, with the Department of Land Transport considering further action against the driver.
What's next
The Department of Land Transport plans to question the driver and the tuk tuk's registered owner before deciding whether to take further action.
Key dates
- October 12, around 11pmDispute occurs after tourists hire the tuk tuk near Rajamangala National Stadium following a concert; they were heading to a hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 4.
- October 16Hua Mak police confirm the driver has been fined 500 baht for overcharging and 1,000 baht for not producing his driving licence.
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