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  • Pattaya NewsPattaya cops target rogue Bolt drivers in Bali Hai blitz

    Pattaya cops target rogue Bolt drivers in Bali Hai blitz

    Pattaya’s traffic woes faced a heavy crackdown on Tuesday, October 15, as city officials teamed up with local police, including Deputy Police Inspector Captain Theprot Kasemsuk, to restore order in the bustling Bali Hai area. The coordinated operation saw tourism police and a rapid response traffic unit join forces to rein in unruly drivers and improperly registered vehicles, particularly targeting…

  • Thailand NewsShort changed: Bolt rider stunned by unexpected 2 baht fare

    Short changed: Bolt rider stunned by unexpected 2 baht fare

    A Bolt rider received a surprising fare of only 2 baht from a customer, leaving both parties bewildered. The incident occurred recently when a Facebook user shared their experience in the Facebook group Bolt Drivers Thailand. The post revealed that the fare displayed on the app was indeed 2 baht, causing the rider to feel awkward when asked about the…

  • Thailand NewsRide-share rage: Bolt driver surrenders after slapping passenger (video)

    Ride-share rage: Bolt driver surrenders after slapping passenger (video)

    A Thai Bolt driver surrendered himself to the police after slapping a female passenger inside her home in Chon Buri province on Saturday due to a payment delay. The victim, 37 year old Jutathip Motanee, filed a complaint against the Bolt driver who physically assaulted her on Saturday, September 21, at Nongprue Police Station. Jutathip also provided police with two…

  • Pattaya NewsBolt rider arrested for raping 18 year old passenger in Pattaya

    Bolt rider arrested for raping 18 year old passenger in Pattaya

    More than 10 teenagers yesterday apprehended a Thai Bolt motorcycle rider for raping an 18 year old friend while drunk in May. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were later called to detain the rapist. Officers from Meuang Pattaya Police Station were called to arrest the rapist, 37 year old Prakob Singhplod, at a car park on Marine Road at…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman demands justice after finding Phuket Bolt driver in bed

    Thai woman demands justice after finding Phuket Bolt driver in bed

    A Thai woman filed a complaint with the police after a Bolt driver in Phuket entered her condominium room in the Patong sub-district and slept with her in her bed. The 25 year old woman, Nan, shared her story with the Phuket Times to warn other women and urge the app-based driver not to repeat his actions. According to Nan,…

  • Thailand NewsTikTok warning: Bolt rider assaults Thai woman over fare dispute

    TikTok warning: Bolt rider assaults Thai woman over fare dispute

    A Thai woman took to TikTok to warn other users about her experience with the Bolt ride-hailing application, where the rider in Bangkok physically assaulted her after she refused to pay his inflated fare. The victim shared security camera footage of the physical assault on her TikTok account, @picnicka, yesterday, June 12. According to the victim, the violent app-based rider…

  • Pattaya NewsRevved up: Bolt & Grab snubbed parking in Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya

    Revved up: Bolt & Grab snubbed parking in Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya

    A debate has sparked on social media over a sign banning cars and motorcycles using the Bolt and Grab apps from parking in a specific area. Located in Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya 42, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Banglamung District, the sign’s restrictive language has caught the public’s attention. Reporters verified the presence of three identical signs near a convenience store, each clearly…

  • Thailand NewsBolt driver in Pattaya attacked by passenger’s ex-boyfriend

    Bolt driver in Pattaya attacked by passenger’s ex-boyfriend

    A Bolt driver in Pattaya found himself in an unexpected and dangerous situation when an unidentified man attacked him, mistakenly believing him to be the new boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend. The incident took place yesterday when 40 year old Pairat Songsod was waiting in his parked car for his passenger, 24 year old Kulrat who had booked a ride through…

  • Thailand NewsForeign man refuses to pay fare and bites Bolt driver in Pattaya

    Foreign man refuses to pay fare and bites Bolt driver in Pattaya

    A Thai Bolt driver in Pattaya reached out to a news agency after a foreign man refused to pay his transport fare and bit him, leaving him with a cut lip. Channel 7 announced that the reporters visited the Thai Bolt driver, Weeraphon, in hospital yesterday, January 29. The man was being treated for bite marks and scratches on his…

  • Business NewsBolt boosts safety in Thailand with new app features

    Bolt boosts safety in Thailand with new app features

    European mobility company Bolt strengthened its safety protocols in Thailand by introducing new measures designed to support both drivers and riders. A new feature, driver selfie verification, has been added to the ride-hailing application to minimise instances of driver impersonation and bolster safety for all users. In addition, Bolt launched an innovative trip safety monitoring feature. This facility allows the company…

  • Business NewsBolt invests 300 million baht in Thai expansion amid ride-hailing competition

    Bolt invests 300 million baht in Thai expansion amid ride-hailing competition

    Estonian tech firm Bolt is set to invest 300 million baht in Thailand to bolster its presence in the country as part of its Southeast Asian expansion strategy. This move follows Bolt’s recent funding round, which raised 628 million euros at a valuation of 7.4 billion euros, earmarked for geographical growth. The company’s expansion adds to the fierce competition in…

  • Crime NewsBolt drivers accused of attacking rival motorbike taxi drivers in Pattaya

    Bolt drivers accused of attacking rival motorbike taxi drivers in Pattaya

    A group of Win motorbike taxi drivers claim they were attacked by Bolt drivers in Pattaya, following disagreements over customers and territory. The incident, which took place yesterday, resulted in injuries to two individuals, The Pattaya News reported. Last night at around 10.30pm, two motorbike taxi drivers, 50 year old Paitoon Wengwipha and 35 year old Anant Panyim, visited the Pattaya…