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Thai Authorities Threaten to Block Bolt Platform After Rider’s Dangerous Joyride with Schoolgirl Passenger

Thai authorities have threatened to block ride-hailing app Bolt after a driver allegedly drove past a 17-year-old passenger's destination and consumed kratom, forcing the frightened girl to jump from the moving motorcycle and sustain injuri

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Bangkok Senior Thai officials have issued a strong warning to ride-hailing platform Bolt, threatening to block its operations in the country following a disturbing incident in which a rider allegedly drove past a young passenger’s destination, consumed kratom (a stimulant drink), and caused the terrified 17-year-old schoolgirl to jump from the moving motorcycle and sustain […] Thai Authorities Threaten to Block Bolt Platform After Rider’s Dangerous Joyride with Schoolgirl Passenger -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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