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DLT consults on inner Bangkok ban for internal-combustion tuk-tuks

July 31, 2026

The draft would exempt electric three-wheeled taxis and permit operation during periods announced by traffic officers, while targeting noise and air pollution.

Fast and Furious: Three injured in tuk-tuk race on Bangkok road

March 04, 2025

Three people were seriously injured when two tuk-tuks crashed while allegedly racing on a Bangkok road. One vehicle flipped over, leaving its driver with a severe head injury. Police are investigating and awaiting blood alcohol test results.

Grab tuk-tuks ready to roll in Phuket

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022

Grab is launching a tuk-tuk service in Phuket after being granted a ride-hailing licence by the Department of Land Transport in September. The "GrabTukTuk" service in Phuket will be on hand to welcome the return of international tourists and support local job creation, the company said.

Test run of tuk-tuks underway in Ibaraki Prefecture

THURSDAY, AUGUST 04, 2022

A test run of tuk-tuks — three-wheel motor vehicles widely used in Southeast Asia — is being conducted in Oarai, Iabaraki Prefecture, in the hopes of vehicle boosting tourism.

Tuk-tuks become more popular in Lebanon amid taxi fare rise

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021

The auto rickshaws, called tuk-tuks, have long been an alternative means of transportation for the low-income Lebanese who cannot afford to take the taxi.

Chiang Mai drivers complain about Grab

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019

Drivers of red public songthaews and tuk-tuks in Chiang Mai submitted a petition to provincial governor Supachai Iamsuwan to complain about the Grab ride-hailing app.