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Uproar over shameful exploitation by taxi drivers at Muang Thong Thani convention centre

15 Sept 00:16 Key points summarised by AI

Taxi drivers at Muang Thong Thani faced severe criticism for exploiting passengers during the Thaifex trade fair, overcharging, refusing meters, and rejecting Thai customers.
Drivers demanded exorbitant fares, with some charging up to 5,000 baht for trips to city areas and 300 baht for a mere one-kilometer journey.
Both Thai PBS investigations and Muang Thong Thani management confirmed widespread exploitation, particularly targeting foreign visitors.
Authorities plan to deploy police and Land Transport Department officers to crack down on dishonest cabbies, while passengers can report incidents via the 1584 hotline, with penalties up to 2,000 baht for offenders.

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).