Karon, Phuket – The Karon Police have clarified that they have taken legal action against 37 illegal taxi drivers over the past four months. This response comes after concerns were raised on social media about the perceived lack of serious action against illegal taxi drivers in the area.

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The Karon Police informed the Phuket Express that traffic police have been setting up checkpoints twice a day to crack down on illegal taxi operations. In the past four months, 37 drivers have been found using personal vehicles to transport tourists as illegal taxis, commonly referred to as “Black Plates.”

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By Goongnang Suksawat
The Phuket Express