Phuket taxi drivers accused of threatening Grab driver

A fresh police complaint has been filed against a group of taxi drivers in Soi Cherng Talay 14, close to the Maya Beach Club, in Phuket. The drivers stand accused of intimidating a legally operating Grab taxi driver who was stationed to pick up passengers from the club.

The complaint was lodged by 42 year old Jakkree Thummee, a resident of Bangkok, on Saturday, February 17. He met with Police Lieutenant Colonel Kittiphong Noupeng of the Cherng Talay Police around 8pm to formally present his grievance.

Jakkree recounted that after dropping off passengers in Cherng Talay, he awaited a new fare request via the Grab app. At approximately 2.30am, he received a request to pick up passengers from the Maya Beach Club. Upon arrival, he discovered his passengers were still inside the club. Consequently, he parked and waited for their exit.

His vehicle is a fully legal taxi, distinguishable…