Cabbies threaten to petition Administrative Court to stop ride hailing services

13 Sept 06:04 Key points summarised by AI

Taxi drivers are threatening to petition the Administrative Court, demanding 8.5 billion baht compensation if ride-hailing services are legalized.
They argue that ride-hailing services like Grab operate with significantly lower costs and fewer regulatory burdens, creating an unfair advantage.
Led by the Taxi Drivers Association president, Mr. Woraphol Kamkhunthod, the drivers are protesting these perceived inequities.
Their demands also include compensation for faulty 'Taxi OK' devices, an extension of taxi service life, adjusted fares, and participation in policy-making committees.
The group plans to submit their comprehensive demands directly to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at parliament.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.