Bangkok taxi driver fined Bt2,000, license suspended for overcharging

Bangkok taxi driver fined Bt2,000, license suspended for overcharging

13 Sept 13:24 Key points summarised by AI

A Bangkok taxi driver received a Bt2,000 fine and a 90-day license suspension for overcharging a Taiwanese passenger Bt2,000 for a Bt160 fare and refusing to use the meter.
The incident gained public attention after the passenger recorded the encounter and posted it on TikTok; authorities urge the public to report similar offenses to 1584.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.

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