Worapol Kaemkhunthod, the chairman of the Association of Public Taxi Motorists, led the drivers to submit a letter containing six demands to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Taxi drivers are worried about competition from foreign ride hailing services, and wanted the government to provide protection. About 500 taxi drivers rallied outside Government House on Tuesday, calling for the government to accept six demands. Suporn Atthawong, vice minister of the Prime Minister's Office, talks to a group of taxi drivers who gathered in front of Government House asking authorities to solve their problems on Tuesday. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)Click "play" to listen to Taxi drivers present govt with six demands and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.

Source: Bangkok Post September 09, 2020 03:11 UTC