Pattaya's blue motorcycle taxi vests may return to orange after six days
Pattaya's new blue motorcycle taxi vests may revert to orange six days after launch. Chon Buri MP Yodchai Peungporn said on October 22 that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reportedly agreed to restore the colour over safety concerns. No official announcement has been made, and drivers paid 550 baht each.
Pattaya's new blue motorcycle taxi vests may revert to orange six days after launch. Chon Buri MP Yodchai Peungporn said on October 22 that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reportedly agreed to restore the colour over safety concerns. No official announcement has been made, and drivers paid 550 baht each.
The vests cover 5,281 registered motorcycle taxi drivers in Bang Lamung district, who were required to pay for them. Drivers and tourists had raised concerns about visibility and recognition of the new colour.
October 16
Bang Lamung district officials launched the blue vest scheme for motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya.
October 20
Several drivers said the change had affected their earnings.
October 21
MP Yodchai Peungporn said he discussed the vests with Anutin after a Parliamentary sitting.
October 22
Yodchai said Anutin had reportedly instructed officials to restore orange vests; no official announcement yet.
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