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Phuket Airport Taxi Driver Faces No Penalty for Overcharging Tourist

An airport taxi driver in Phuket will face no penalty after overcharging an Australian tourist B3,500 instead of the standard B800 fare, according to the Land Transport Office chief.

5d ago The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) chief Adcha Buachan has confirmed that no punishment has been imposed on a green-plate airport taxi driver accused of charging an Australian tourist B3,500 for a journey that should have cost about B800.

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