Khon Kaen taxi drivers ready to join Bangkok protest
NORTHEASTERN Khon Kaen taxi drivers said this afternoon (May 22) that they are ready to join forces with their colleagues in Bangkok in closing the Government House to pressure the authorities to seriously organise and take legal action against unlicensed black-plate taxis and ride-hailing services that have led to them losing customers and income, […]
Read MoreSrettha apologises for appearing to throw a pen at meeting with motorbike taxi drivers
AMID social media criticism about appearing to angrily throw a pen down during a meeting with motorcycle taxi drivers last Saturday (Sep. 2), Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today apologised for what happened with the photos circulating leading to people misunderstanding him, Naewna newspaper said. Srettha explained that the photos could indicate that he was […]
Read MoreLabour Ministry accepts taxi drivers’ plea for pandemic aid
THE Ministry of Labour has responded to a plea from taxi drivers to provide them with financial aid due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on their occupation. Right now drivers are encouraged to sign up for Social Security coverage, while the authorities are finding appropriate ways to help drivers over 65 years old who […]
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