Urgent study on airport bag surcharged ordered

The order was made after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his concern over a complaint posted on social network by a Japanese passenger about 'unfair' practices by taxi drivers at Suvarnabhumi airport. The post has gone viral and prompted public debate over the proper taxi service charge. 

 

A group of taxi drivers at the airport suggested that a luggage charge should be officially set. They proposed that one piece of baggage weighing under 15 kilogrammes would be free.

 However, passengers carrying two to four pieces of baggage would have to pay 30 baht each. They will be charged Bt50 for the fifth and sixth bags, and Bt80 for each of their remaining bags. 

 

The study will be sent to the cabinet meeting next week. The issue is expected to be resolved in seven days before it is proposed to the Land Transport Department for consideration and approval. 

 

According to studies, a number of taxi drivers earn less than usual after the Land Transport Department prohibited them from using the flat-rate system. They have to follow the an up-to-date taxi metre price chart. However, the department is looking for a solution when passengers request a flat rate to make the payment fair for both sides.