Authorities have slapped the Phuket taxi driver, who’s accused of overcharging a passenger, with a 2,000 baht fine and have ordered him to go through etiquette training. The driver charged a Thai traveller 600 baht for a roughly 20-minute drive from the Kamala Beach space to a resort Patong Beach.
The traveller had tried to book a journey through the purposes Grab and Bolt, but drivers on both platforms refused, apparently due to the space. The traveller says the fare was listed as 168 baht on Bolt. He and his girlfriend decided to hail a taxi, but when the driving force informed them the experience was 600 baht, they obtained into a debate and the police got concerned.
The traveller filmed the altercation, the place the driver could be seen yelling that the fare is 600 baht, and the videos have been broadly shared on social media. The driver cursed on the passengers and advised them to name the police, adding that officers won’t do something as a result of they’re friends.
โซล่าเซลล์ราคาถูกคุณภาพดี went to the police station, telling officers that the standard fare for the journey was 600 baht. Police are reportedly nonetheless trying into the case, however Phuket’s Land and Transport Department determined to fine the driving force 2,000 baht and ordered the driving force to endure three months of etiquette training. The division also deducted 10 points from his driving record, which is on a scale of one hundred points. If his factors run out, his licence shall be suspended.
According to Phuket Police Commander, the driving force is underneath investigation for inflicting concern by threatening and intimidating. The police say they are gathering more proof from CCTV footage and asking extra witnesses about the scenario before pressing costs. The commander promised residents that the case can be processed as quickly as potential and provides both parties justice..