How an MP Elect is Tackling Phuket's Taxi Cartel Problem

In this video, I'll be discussing the latest news in Phuket involving the MP Elect taking on the taxi cartel. This is a big deal because the taxi cartel has been making life difficult for tourists and locals for years. Now that the MP Elect is taking action, things are moving in the right direction!

If you're in Phuket and you're looking for information about the latest election news, then check out this video! I'll be discussing how the MP Elect is tackling the taxi cartel problem and what you can expect going forward. Subscribe to my channel to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in Phuket!
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Wissanu: Comprehensive complaint may result in annulled election
The details listed in complaints will determine if Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat is disqualified from being prime minister and whether the May general election should be annulled, according to caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Source – The Bangkok Post

Highways police chief axed over overloaded truck ‘bribe” sticker controversy
Highways Police Commander Pol Maj-Gen Ekkarat Limsangkart has been transferred to an inactive post at the operations center of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), while the overloaded truck “bribe-paid” sticker scandal is investigated.
Source – Thai PBS World

Phuket Opinion: Facing down the taxi cartels
PHUKET: Not even sworn into office yet and the Move Forward MPs for Phuket are already asking questions about big issues that have affected tourists and island residents for decades, namely the state of the taxi cartels’ vice-like, and state-enforced, grip on which taxis may serve tourists at the airport.
Source – The Phuket News

Accused Jimi 'Slice' killer extradited from Canada
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Source – The Bangkok Post

Media censorship concerns for Pita after BBC Profile blocked
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Source – The Phuket News – The Thaiger – The Bangkok Post
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[Steventravels]

Glad you’re feeling better bro love the channel

[notinservice]

nice show thanks, that is the good thing about you being the boss !

[Jazzmaster]

In Thailand Money has precedence over EVERYTHING else. Corruption is so wide spread and it goes all the way up to the top that the cancer can not be removed.

[KT-ckhl]

We went to Phuket in April and used a taxi from the airport to get to our hotel. He was the worst driver we had in the 3 weeks of our Thailand trip. Speeding all over the place. Wove across 3 lanes on every curve. We only used Grab after that. A few Grab drivers also declined to come to our hotel because they were afraid of the taxi drivers that waited around the hotel.

[KIA-MIA-POW]

With both the Election Commission and the Constitutional Court instruments of the military, one can only hope the election result is honoured and respected.

[brucesnyder]

Thailand is rife with corruption. Hopefully the new govt can start cleaning up things. Disgusting.

[davidv.]

It’s common knowledge that Lyft and Grab drivers can’t even enter the airport. I have to walk out of the parking lot to get picked up.

[Robbie_Wozzlegummich]

Just wonder if the Military has big enough balls and use their 250 seats in the senate to form a government? Gonna be blood in the streets if they do.

[bigal]

I have lived in Thailand for 23 years, full time. I think the police corruption may well be rife high up but on street level it's a lot cleaner now than it was 10 or 12 years ago.😊

[teddysthaiadventure]

Easy, everyone should boycott all taxi's in Phuket

[KIA-MIA-POW]

Reference the endemic corruption within the RTP.
This problem will be significantly reduced if all officers spend a maximum of two years in any one location and/or position

[vivabikerleo]

It's not just the police force who have to pay for all their expanses...
all government officials have to do that too

[richardjidee]

Can he come and sort out the taxi’s here in Samui next

[donjordan]

All commercial trucks should have to drive thru weigh stations

[dennismelton]

If this newly elected government comes into power, it will not last long before the next coup-d'etat. Hail Victory!

[prcrtion]

Recruit a new police force same as in the army. Allow eligible young men to serve 2 years. When the new police force is fully ready, get rid of the old police force, starting from the top. It's funny how Thai police receive such a low monthly salary compared to a new army recruit who receives 10, 000 THB per month along with benefits. It appears it is setup that way to encourage corruption in order to make ends meet.

[donjordan]

Were the number of voter turnout for MF from younger generation on gay rights … 112 changes…?

[lusty]

How come they can extradite this Canadian bloke so easily but not Boss Redbull?🤔🤫

[lusty]

Thai Election:I did say Mr Paiyut wouldn’t like it!
It doesn’t matter who looks like becoming PM, the Junta will raise an objection.