Controversy on two wheels rages in Pattaya as city’s mototaxi drivers switch to blue vests from orange

October 21, 2026 at 12:23 pm

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A political controversy has engulfed Pattaya’s motorcycle taxi trade after officials ordered 5,281 riders to replace their familiar orange vests with blue uniforms, supposedly reflecting the seaside resort’s identity. However, drivers warn the darker jackets could cost lives on poorly lit roads. A leading road safety expert has backed their concerns, while Pheu Thai MP Adisorn Piengkes questions whether the decision was politically motivated. Orange is associated with the opposition People’s Party, while blue represents Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party. Meanwhile, veteran riders report confused tourists, falling earnings and compulsory ฿550 replacement costs. Some have paid but received nothing. Night-time observations have also exposed visibility concerns, while officials defend the scheme as a tourism and transport improvement. Despite mounting criticism, the controversial policy remains in force.

Pattaya’s 5,281 motorcycle taxi riders face a blue vest row. Pheu Thai MP Adisorn Piengkes questions politics as experts warn of road risks and drivers report lost fares and ฿550 bills. ( Source: Thai Rath )

A political storm is gathering in Pattaya after officials ordered 5,281 motorcycle taxi drivers to abandon their traditional orange vests. The replacement blue uniforms are intended to promote the international resort’s seaside identity.

However, riders warn that the darker jackets are difficult to see at night, increasing the risk of accidents. A leading road safety expert has backed their concerns. Meanwhile, a Pheu Thai MP has questioned whether the change was intended to please political superiors.

Drivers also report confused tourists, falling passenger numbers and compulsory replacement costs of ฿550. Night-time observations have since shown the blue jackets blending into poorly illuminated roads.

Pattaya launches blue motorcycle taxi uniforms for 5,281 riders across hundreds of registered stands

The dispute follows a major reorganisation of motorcycle taxi services across Pattaya and neighbouring Bang Lamung district in Chonburi province. Officials formally launched the programme on Friday, 16 October, at the Alcazar Theatre on Pattaya Second Road.

Deputy Chonburi Governor Pongsathit Pichanan presided over the ceremony. Alongside him were Bang Lamung District Chief Anusak Piriyamorn, police officers, provincial officials and approximately 500 motorcycle taxi operators. The event included a parade of riders displaying their new blue uniforms.

The programme covers 5,281 registered drivers operating from hundreds of designated taxi stands. Official accounts identify 564 approved stands, although another figure places the number at 554. Pattaya City Police Station supervises the largest group, with 4,558 riders operating from 478 stands.

Separately, Bang Lamung Police Station covers 525 drivers across 61 groups. Nongprue Police Station accounts for another 198 riders operating from 28 groups. The reorganisation therefore affects thousands of operators serving residents and foreign visitors throughout the resort.

Chonburi approved blue vests in 2025 as officials sought a new seaside identity and tighter taxi controls

The colour change was approved almost eleven months before the public launch. A Chonburi provincial subcommittee authorised replacing orange with blue on 20 November 2025.

Subsequently, officials incorporated the uniforms into a broader programme regulating motorcycle taxi operations. The measures include standardised registration, designated waiting areas and procedures for removing operators who breach regulations. However, the choice of blue has become the most contentious element of the entire scheme.

District Chief Anusak explained that blue was selected to reflect Pattaya’s identity as an international seaside resort. He described motorcycle taxi drivers as frontline tourism personnel who regularly encounter Thai and foreign visitors.

Consequently, their appearance, conduct and service standards contribute directly to the city’s international reputation. Officials also believe distinctive uniforms will improve passenger confidence and strengthen Pattaya’s tourism image. The scheme follows earlier complaints about disputes with passengers and inappropriate conduct by some operators.

The new jackets display information identifying each driver’s registered taxi stand. They also contain a slot for the operator’s identification card. As part of the programme, officials want passengers to distinguish registered drivers from unauthorised operators.

This is particularly important during festivals and major international events, when Pattaya attracts large crowds. Registered motorcycle taxis must also operate from approved locations and display the required identification.

Uniform suppliers face no monopoly as Pheu Thai MP questions the darker colour and its safety implications

Anusak insisted that drivers could purchase their uniforms from any supplier. There was no requirement to buy from a particular manufacturer. Nevertheless, the jackets must comply with the approved design and identification requirements.

Officials maintained that the changes would improve transport services without imposing unnecessary restrictions on drivers. The launch parade was intended to introduce the new uniforms to residents and tourists. Within days, the colour decision had become the focus of growing public criticism.

Pheu Thai Party list MP Adisorn Piengkes entered the controversy on Monday, 19 October. In a video posted on X, Adisorn questioned why officials had abandoned the familiar bright orange jackets.

He suggested that the decision might have been intended to please political superiors. Notably, he challenged the Interior Ministry’s involvement and criticised the practical consequences of selecting a darker colour. His intervention brought national political attention to the provincial decision.

Adisorn argued that orange jackets were clearly visible from a distance. By contrast, he said the new blue uniforms appeared almost black. He warned that reduced visibility could endanger motorcycle taxi drivers, particularly after dark. The criticism introduced a political dimension to what officials had presented as a tourism branding initiative. It also coincided with growing complaints from riders about the safety of the replacement jackets.

Political colour suspicions grow as road safety expert warns dark blue jackets reduce rider visibility

Orange is closely associated with the opposition People’s Party and its predecessor, Move Forward. Blue, in turn, is associated with the governing Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The contrasting political colours have attracted attention to the decision by Chonburi officials.

However, no evidence has emerged establishing that Bhumjaithai ordered the change for political reasons. The documented decision originated with a provincial subcommittee in November 2025. Adisorn’s criticism nevertheless placed the uniform policy under political scrutiny.

On another front, a leading road safety specialist has raised concerns about the darker uniforms. Dr Thanapong Jinwong, manager of Thailand’s Road Safety Academic Centre, warned that blue jackets could reduce riders’ visibility.

He explained that clothing colour affects how quickly motorists recognise motorcycles and other road hazards. In particular, he identified fluorescent yellow-green and bright orange as colours associated with better visibility. Darker clothing can reduce the distance at which motorists identify riders.

Night-time collision fears grow as expert explains lost reaction time at speeds of 80 kilometres per hour

The danger becomes more serious at night, when drivers have less time to recognise hazards and react. Furthermore, motorcycles are smaller than cars and can be harder to distinguish in poor lighting. Dr Thanapong warned that reduced visibility could increase the danger of rear-end collisions.

His assessment focused on the practical consequences of replacing a conspicuous colour with a darker alternative. The warning came as riders were already complaining about the appearance of their new uniforms.

Dr Thanapong illustrated the problem by comparing recognition distances of 30 metres and 20 metres. At 80 kilometres per hour, a vehicle travels approximately 22 metres every second. Consequently, identifying a rider only 20 metres ahead leaves less than one second before reaching that position.

The figures illustrated the potential danger rather than results from a controlled test of Pattaya’s uniforms. Even so, the comparison highlighted the importance of visibility for motorcyclists travelling after dark.

Reflective strips proposed as night-time checks find orange motorcycle taxi vests easier to see than blue

The specialist recommended reflective strips on the front and back of the blue jackets. In addition, he suggested reflective materials on motorcycles and riders’ helmets. Such measures would improve recognition in poor lighting, particularly on roads without adequate street illumination.

Importantly, he explained that national transport regulations did not necessarily require every motorcycle taxi driver to wear orange. The dispute therefore concerns the safety of the replacement colour rather than an established regulatory breach.

Fresh observations emerged on Wednesday, 21 October, following night-time checks by local journalists. Reporters examined motorcycle taxi operations in Pattaya, comparing riders wearing orange jackets with those using the new blue uniforms.

The comparison took place in poorly illuminated conditions. The orange jackets appeared considerably more noticeable, while the dark blue material blended into the surroundings. However, the observations were informal rather than a controlled engineering assessment.

Veteran Pattaya rider challenges seaside colour rationale as delayed jackets and safety complaints mount

The checks also revealed that some riders continued wearing orange because replacement jackets had not arrived. Among those interviewed was Rat, a 65-year-old veteran motorcycle taxi driver.

He questioned the official explanation that blue reflected Pattaya’s seaside identity. Rat pointed out that motorcycle taxis operated on roads rather than at sea. Instead, he suggested brighter colours, including yellow or green, together with reflective strips. His objections centred on whether motorists could recognise riders clearly at night.

Rat rejected suggestions that his criticism was politically motivated. He maintained that visibility mattered more than whether the uniforms were orange, red or blue. Moreover, he warned that poor recognition could endanger riders and their passengers.

He urged officials to reconsider the colour decision following the safety complaints. The veteran operator also criticised the speed of the transition, saying suppliers were struggling to complete orders.

The controversy has extended beyond road safety to the commercial impact on motorcycle taxi drivers. Operators say the unfamiliar uniforms have confused passengers and damaged an already struggling trade.

Passengers struggle to identify blue-vested motorcycle taxis as Pattaya drivers report lost custom

For decades, orange jackets have identified motorcycle taxi services throughout Thailand. This recognition is particularly important in Pattaya, where many customers are foreign visitors unfamiliar with local transport arrangements. Drivers depend heavily on being recognised immediately by people seeking short journeys.

On Tuesday, 20 October, local journalists visited motorcycle taxi stands near shopping centres in North Pattaya. They interviewed operators wearing both the new blue jackets and the traditional orange uniforms.

Bannasit, 53, and Manas, 50, reported confusion among passengers. Previously, customers immediately recognised orange jackets and approached drivers seeking transport. Since the change, the pair claimed some passengers had become reluctant to use their services.

Both drivers complained that the blue jackets were too dark and difficult to distinguish at night. Equally concerning, they said the replacement colour lacked the visibility of the traditional uniforms.

They wanted the jackets returned to orange or replaced with another brighter colour. Their complaints reflected broader concerns among operators whose earnings depend on attracting passing customers. The uncertainty was especially apparent among foreign visitors unfamiliar with the new identification system.

Another rider, Sakchai, 40, reported similar problems after more than 20 years in the profession. He regarded orange as an established symbol recognised by Thai residents and international tourists.

However, he said the blue jackets were almost invisible in poor lighting. Sakchai also complained that foreign visitors appeared uncertain about approaching riders wearing blue. He believed the replacement uniforms resembled clothing worn by government personnel. That resemblance, he argued, made motorcycle taxi operators less immediately recognisable.

The reported commercial impact was particularly troubling for drivers already facing weak passenger demand. Yon, 59, said he previously carried six or seven passengers daily while wearing orange.

Since changing to blue, his daily passenger numbers had fallen to three or four. He attributed part of the decline to customers failing to recognise the new uniforms. Nevertheless, Yon acknowledged that residents and tourists would need time to become familiar with the change.

Riders seek consistent uniform rules as tourist confusion, weak demand and app competition hit earnings

Yon also called for clearer rules governing the transition from orange to blue. He believed consistent uniforms would eventually help passengers recognise the new appearance. However, the continued presence of riders wearing both colours had added to the confusion.

Some operators were still waiting for jackets they had already ordered and paid for. Others had received their uniforms but complained that customers no longer recognised them.

Another driver, Somnuek, 50, reported that his daily journeys sometimes fell from five or six to three. He acknowledged that passenger demand fluctuated and that Pattaya’s low tourist season affected business.

Separately, other operators identified competition from app-based transport services, including Bolt and Grab, as another problem. The available evidence does not establish how much of the decline results directly from the uniforms. Nonetheless, several riders believe the colour change has added to their commercial difficulties.

Passenger questions new colour as drivers face ฿550 replacement costs amid declining daily trade

A regular passenger, Somron Ruraks, 50, also reported confusion over the new uniforms. He said riders wearing blue were difficult to recognise from a distance. Previously, orange jackets made motorcycle taxi operators immediately identifiable.

He questioned the decision to abandon a colour already associated with the service. His account supported complaints that passengers were struggling to identify drivers following the change.

The financial cost of the replacement uniforms has become another source of dissatisfaction. Drivers said the new jackets cost approximately ฿550 each. Pong, a 67-year-old motorcycle taxi driver on Central Pattaya Road, complained about the additional expense. He recalled receiving free uniforms under previous governments. Specifically, he mentioned the Thaksin Shinawatra government and the military-led National Council for Peace and Order.

This time, drivers must purchase their replacement jackets themselves. Pong said the change had coincided with falling income and growing competition from app-based transport operators.

Although he supported efforts to improve regulation, he questioned the choice of such a dark colour. He also warned that reduced visibility could create dangers for drivers. The compulsory expense was particularly unwelcome among operators reporting fewer daily passengers.

Veteran riders pay for blue jackets still undelivered as suppliers struggle and safety objections continue

Two other veteran riders, Non, 75, and Rat, 76, raised similar complaints. Both had worked as motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya for more than 30 years. They had registered and paid ฿550 for replacement jackets.

However, neither had received the new uniform. Consequently, both continued operating in orange while waiting for their orders. They also expressed concern about colleagues unable to afford replacement jackets.

The two veteran operators questioned whether the colour change had any political significance. Both preferred a brighter colour or a return to orange. Nevertheless, they had already complied with the payment requirement despite their objections.

Their experience highlighted delays in supplying the new jackets as the scheme took effect. In the meantime, drivers wearing both colours continued serving passengers throughout the resort.

Separately, the 65-year-old Rat interviewed during the night-time observations proposed free initial replacement jackets. Drivers could then purchase additional uniforms themselves. He also complained that suppliers were struggling to meet demand.

The cost was particularly significant for operators reporting exceptionally low daily passenger numbers. Rat said he sometimes carried only two passengers during a working day lasting from 10 am until approximately 8 pm.

Replacement vests cost ฿2.9 million at retail prices as officials defend tighter taxi regulation

At ฿550 each, supplying one jacket to all 5,281 registered drivers would cost approximately ฿2.9 million. That figure is calculated from the reported retail price, not an announced government procurement budget.

For individual drivers, however, the expense comes directly from earnings already affected by weak demand. Some have paid for jackets they have yet to receive. Others are questioning why previous government assistance has not been repeated.

Bang Lamung officials continue to defend the wider reorganisation of motorcycle taxi services. District Chief Anusak said the programme followed complaints involving disputes with passengers and inappropriate conduct by some drivers.

The new arrangements include registration requirements, designated waiting areas and procedures for removing operators who breach regulations. As part of this, officials want to prevent unauthorised drivers from operating at registered taxi stands.

The identification details on the jackets are intended to improve accountability and passenger confidence. Anusak also stressed that the programme was designed to improve service standards rather than obstruct drivers’ livelihoods.

However, the available reporting does not establish whether officials conducted a formal night-time visibility assessment before selecting blue. Nor has a completed independent safety assessment of the replacement jackets been identified.

No confirmed accident or policy reversal as Pattaya riders continue to challenge blue uniforms at night

There is also no verified evidence that the colour change has already caused a road accident. Even so, the warnings from Dr Thanapong concern the potential danger of reduced visibility. The night-time observations have added to those concerns, although they were not a scientific test.

Riders have also identified difficulties attracting passengers and meeting replacement costs. The objections therefore extend across road safety, business conditions and political questions.

As of Wednesday, 21 October, officials had not announced a confirmed reversal or formal review of the colour requirement. The new uniforms remain part of the reorganisation affecting 5,281 registered drivers across Pattaya and Bang Lamung.

In parallel, the political controversy continues following Adisorn’s intervention and the public objections from veteran riders. The programme has also attracted criticism from passengers struggling to recognise motorcycle taxi operators.

The complaints come as drivers face competition from ride-hailing applications and weak passenger demand. Additionally, some have yet to receive jackets they have already purchased. Others report fewer customers because tourists no longer recognise their uniforms. The safety concerns remain unresolved, while officials continue promoting the new colour as part of Pattaya’s tourism identity.

For now, orange and blue jackets remain visible at motorcycle taxi stands across the resort. The programme launched on 16 October was intended to create a distinctive image for Pattaya’s motorcycle taxis. Five days later, it faces political criticism, complaints of falling earnings and warnings about night-time visibility. The provincial decision remains in force, with thousands of riders required to adopt the new blue uniforms.

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芭堤雅的摩托车出租车行业因一项政治争议而陷入混乱：官方下令5281名摩托车司机将标志性的橙色背心更换为蓝色制服，据称此举是为了体现这座海滨度假胜地的特色。然而，司机们警告说，深色背心在光线昏暗的道路上可能会造成生命危险。一位道路安全专家支持他们的担忧，而为泰党议员阿迪颂·平克斯则质疑这项决定是否出于政治动机。橙色通常与反对党人民党相关，而蓝色则代表总理阿努廷·查恩维拉库尔领导的泰自豪党。与此同时，一些资深司机反映，游客感到困惑，收入下降，而且还要支付550泰铢的强制性更换费用。有些人已经支付了费用，但却什么也没收到。夜间观察也暴露出能见度问题，而官方则辩称这项计划是为了改善旅游和交通状况。尽管批评声浪不断高涨，这项备受争议的政策仍然有效。

芭堤雅的5281名摩托车出租车司机正面临“蓝背心”抗议活动。为泰党议员阿迪颂·平格斯质疑政治因素，专家警告道路风险，司机们则反映遭遇车费损失和收到550泰铢的罚单。（来源：泰叻报）

芭堤雅爆发了一场政治风暴，起因是官员下令5281名摩托车出租车司机放弃他们传统的橙色背心。取而代之的是蓝色制服，此举旨在提升这座国际度假胜地的海滨形象。

然而，骑行者警告说，深色骑行服在夜间难以辨认，增加了事故风险。一位道路安全专家也支持他们的担忧。与此同时，一位为泰党议员质疑，这项改变是否是为了取悦上级政治人物。

司机们还反映，游客感到困惑，乘客数量下降，而且强制更换车辆的费用高达 550 泰铢。夜间观察显示，蓝色外套与光线昏暗的道路融为一体。

芭堤雅为数百个注册站点的5281名摩托车出租车司机推出蓝色制服。

此次纠纷源于芭堤雅及邻近的春武里府邦拉蒙县摩托车出租车服务进行重大重组。官员们于10月16日（星期五）在芭堤雅第二路的阿尔卡萨剧院正式启动了该计划。

春武里府副府尹蓬萨提·皮查南主持了仪式。陪同他出席的还有邦拉蒙县县长阿努萨克·皮里亚莫恩、警官、府政府官员以及约500名摩托车出租车司机。活动还包括骑手们身着崭新蓝色制服的游行表演。

该计划涵盖5281名注册司机，他们在数百个指定的出租车站点运营。官方数据显示有564个获批站点，但也有数据称站点数量为554个。芭堤雅市警察局监管的司机群体最大，共有4558名司机，在478个站点运营。

此外，邦拉蒙警察局管辖着61个团伙共525名司机。农普鲁警察局则管辖着28个团伙共198名司机。因此，此次重组影响到度假区内数千名服务于当地居民和外国游客的司机。

春武里府批准在2025年推行蓝色背心制度，官员们希望借此打造新的海滨城市形象并加强对出租车的管控。

这项颜色变更方案在正式发布前近11个月就已获得批准。春武里府的一个小组委员会于2025年11月20日授权将橙色替换为蓝色。

随后，相关部门将制服纳入了一项更广泛的摩托车出租车运营监管计划。这些措施包括标准化登记、指定候车区以及对违规运营者进行处罚的程序。然而，选择蓝色作为制服颜色却成为了整个方案中最具争议的元素。

区长阿努萨克解释说，选择蓝色是为了体现芭堤雅作为国际海滨度假胜地的身份。他还提到，摩托车出租车司机是旅游业的一线人员，他们经常接触泰国和外国游客。

因此，他们的形象、行为和服务标准直接影响着芭堤雅的国际声誉。官员们也认为，统一的制服将提升乘客的信任度，并增强芭堤雅的旅游形象。此前，曾有乘客投诉部分运营商与乘客发生纠纷以及行为不当，该计划正是对此的回应。

新款夹克衫上印有每位司机注册的出租车站点信息，并设有司机身份证插槽。作为该计划的一部分，官方希望乘客能够区分注册司机和非法运营者。

在节庆活动和大型国际赛事期间，芭堤雅会吸引大量游客，这一点尤为重要。注册的摩托车出租车必须在指定的地点运营，并展示所需的身份证明。

为泰党议员质疑制服颜色较深及其安全隐患，制服供应商面临垄断地位。

阿努萨克坚持认为，司机可以从任何供应商处购买制服，没有规定必须从特定制造商处购买。但是，制服必须符合已批准的设计和标识要求。

官员们坚称，这些改革将在不给司机施加不必要限制的前提下改善交通服务。启动仪式旨在向居民和游客介绍新制服。然而，短短几天内，制服颜色的选择就引发了公众日益激烈的批评。

为泰党议员阿迪颂·平克斯于10月19日星期一卷入了这场争议。在一段发布于X网站的视频中，阿迪颂质疑官员们为何放弃了标志性的亮橙色夹克。

他认为，这项决定可能是为了讨好上级政治人物。值得注意的是，他质疑内政部的介入，并批评了选择深色带来的实际后果。他的介入使这项省级决定引起了全国政治界的关注。

阿迪索恩认为，橙色制服从远处就能清晰可见。相比之下，他说，新的蓝色制服看起来几乎是黑色的。他警告说，能见度降低可能会危及摩托车出租车司机的安全，尤其是在天黑之后。这一批评给原本官方宣称的旅游品牌推广计划增添了政治色彩。与此同时，骑手们也越来越多地抱怨新制服的安全性问题。

道路安全专家警告称，深蓝色夹克会降低骑车者的能见度，引发了人们对政治色彩的怀疑，这种情况愈演愈烈。

橙色与反对党人民党及其前身前进党密切相关。蓝色则与执政党泰自豪党相关，该党由总理阿努廷·查恩维拉库尔领导。这两种截然不同的政治颜色引起了人们对春武里府官员这一决定的关注。

然而，目前尚无证据表明泰自豪党出于政治原因下令更改着装规定。有记录的决定源于2025年11月的一个省级小组委员会。尽管如此，阿迪颂的批评仍然使这项统一着装政策受到政治审视。

另一方面，一位道路安全专家对深色制服表示担忧。泰国道路安全学术中心主任塔纳蓬·金翁博士警告说，蓝色夹克可能会降低骑手的能见度。

他解释说，衣服颜色会影响驾驶员识别摩托车和其他道路危险的速度。他特别指出，荧光黄绿色和亮橙色与更高的可见度相关。深色衣服会缩短驾驶员识别骑车人的距离。

专家解释说，以每小时 80 公里的速度行驶会导致反应时间缩短，这加剧了人们对夜间碰撞事故的担忧。

夜间行车危险性更高，因为驾驶员识别危险和做出反应的时间更短。此外，摩托车比汽车小，在光线昏暗的环境下更难辨认。塔纳蓬博士警告说，能见度降低会增加追尾事故的风险。

他的评估重点在于用较暗的颜色取代醒目的颜色所带来的实际后果。此前，骑手们已经开始抱怨新制服的外观。

Thanapong 博士通过比较 30 米和 20 米的识别距离来说明这个问题。车辆以每小时 80 公里的速度行驶时，每秒大约行驶 22 米。因此，识别出前方仅 20 米处的骑车人，留给车辆到达该位置的时间不到一秒。

这些数据并非芭堤雅制服受控测试的结果，而是揭示了潜在危险。即便如此，对比结果仍然凸显了夜间骑行摩托车手提高可见度的重要性。

夜间检查中，反光条的运用表明，橙色摩托车出租车背心比蓝色背心更容易被看到。

专家建议在蓝色夹克衫的前后都缝上反光条。此外，他还建议在摩托车和骑手的头盔上也贴上反光材料。这些措施可以提高在光线不足的情况下，尤其是在路灯照明不足的道路上，其他车辆和行人的辨识度。

他特别指出，国家交通法规并非强制要求所有摩托车出租车司机都必须穿橙色制服。因此，争议的焦点在于替代颜色的安全性，而非既定的法规违规行为。

10月21日星期三，当地记者夜间实地调查后，出现了新的观察结果。记者们考察了芭堤雅的摩托车出租车运营情况，对比了身穿橙色夹克的司机和身穿新款蓝色制服的司机。

对比测试是在光线昏暗的环境下进行的。橙色夹克显得格外醒目，而深蓝色面料则与周围环境融为一体。然而，这些观察结果属于非正式的，并非正式的工程评估。

芭堤雅资深骑手质疑海边色彩搭配的合理性，夹克衫延迟发放和安全投诉不断增加。

检查还发现，一些骑手仍然穿着橙色制服，因为替换的制服还没有到货。受访者中包括一位名叫拉特的65岁资深摩托车出租车司机。

他质疑官方关于蓝色体现芭堤雅海滨特色的解释。拉特指出，摩托车出租车是在陆地上行驶，而不是在海上。他建议使用更鲜艳的颜色，例如黄色或绿色，并配以反光条。他的反对意见主要集中在驾驶员能否在夜间清晰地辨认出摩托车骑手。

拉特否认了他的批评是出于政治动机。他坚持认为，醒目的标识比制服的颜色（橙色、红色或蓝色）更重要。此外，他还警告说，标识不清可能会危及骑手及其乘客的安全。

在收到安全投诉后，他敦促官员们重新考虑颜色选择的决定。这位资深操作员还批评了过渡速度过快，称供应商难以完成订单。

这场争议已从道路安全蔓延到对摩托车出租车司机商业运营的影响。司机们表示，陌生的制服让乘客感到困惑，并损害了本已举步维艰的生意。

由于芭堤雅司机反映客源流失，乘客难以辨认身穿蓝色背心的摩托车出租车司机。

几十年来，橙色夹克一直是泰国各地摩托车出租车服务的标志。这种识别在芭堤雅尤为重要，因为那里有很多乘客是外国游客，他们对当地的交通安排并不熟悉。司机们非常依赖乘客的快速识别，以便能够迅速被需要短途出行的乘客认出。

10月20日星期二，当地记者走访了芭堤雅北部购物中心附近的摩托车出租车停靠点。他们采访了身穿新款蓝色夹克和传统橙色制服的司机。

53岁的班纳西特和50岁的马纳斯反映，乘客们对此感到困惑。此前，乘客们一眼就能认出身穿橙色外套的司机，并主动上前寻求帮助。但自从政策改变后，两人声称一些乘客开始不愿意乘坐他们的服务。

两位司机都抱怨说，蓝色夹克颜色太深，夜间难以辨认。同样令人担忧的是，他们表示，替代颜色不如传统制服醒目。

他们希望夹克衫恢复成橙色，或者换成其他更鲜艳的颜色。他们的抱怨反映了许多经营者的普遍担忧，这些经营者的收入依赖于吸引过往顾客。这种不确定性在不熟悉新身份识别系统的外国游客中尤为明显。

另一位骑手萨猜（Sakchai），40岁，从业20余年，也反映遇到了类似的问题。他认为橙色是泰国居民和国际游客都认可的标志性颜色。

然而，他表示，在光线昏暗的情况下，蓝色制服几乎难以辨认。萨猜还抱怨说，外国游客似乎不太愿意接近身穿蓝色制服的摩托车司机。他认为，新制服与政府人员的服装相似。他指出，这种相似性使得摩托车出租车司机更难被人们一眼认出。

据报道，此次政策对本已面临客运需求疲软的司机们造成了尤其严重的商业影响。59岁的Yon表示，他以前每天身穿橙色制服，载客六七人。

自从换成蓝色制服后，他​​每天的乘客数量下降到三四人。他认为部分原因是乘客不熟悉新制服。不过，Yon也承认，居民和游客都需要时间来适应这种变化。

由于游客的困惑、需求疲软和应用程序之间的竞争影响了骑手的收入，骑手们正在寻求统一的规则。

Yon还呼吁制定更清晰的规则来规范从橙色到蓝色的过渡。他认为统一的制服最终将有助于乘客识别新的制服颜色。然而，乘客同时穿着两种颜色的制服反而加剧了混乱。

一些员工仍在等待他们已经订购并付款的夹克衫。另一些员工虽然收到了制服，但抱怨顾客已经认不出他们了。

另一位司机，50岁的索姆努克表示，他每天的行程有时会从五六趟减少到三趟。他承认乘客需求波动，芭堤雅的旅游淡季也会影响生意。

此外，其他运营商也指出，来自Bolt和Grab等网约车服务的竞争是另一个问题。现有证据尚无法确定客流量下降有多少是直接由制服变更造成的。尽管如此，一些乘客认为制服颜色的改变加剧了他们的经营困境。

由于日均客流量下降，乘客对新颜色提出质疑，而司机则面临550泰铢的更换成本。

经常乘坐摩托车出租车的50岁乘客索姆龙·鲁拉克斯也反映，新制服让他感到困惑。他说，穿蓝色制服的骑手从远处很难辨认。以前，橙色夹克衫让摩托车出租车司机很容易被认出来。

他质疑放弃已与该服务关联的颜色这一决定。他的说法印证了乘客们的抱怨，即更改颜色后，乘客们难以辨认司机。

更换制服的费用也引发了司机们的不满。司机们表示，新制服每件大约要550泰铢。67岁的摩托车出租车司机Pong在芭堤雅中心路工作，他抱怨这笔额外的开支。他回忆起前几届政府时期，制服都是免费的。他特别提到了塔信·西那瓦政府和军方领导的国家和平与秩序委员会。

这次，司机必须自行购买替换夹克。庞表示，这一变化恰逢收入下降以及来自网约车平台的竞争日益激烈。

尽管他支持改进监管的举措，但他对选择如此深的颜色表示质疑。他还警告说，能见度降低可能会给驾驶员带来危险。对于那些报告每日客流量减少的运营商来说，这项强制性费用尤其令人不满。

资深骑手们仍在为尚未交付的蓝色夹克付费，供应商举步维艰，安全方面的反对意见也持续不断。

另外两位资深骑手，75岁的Non和76岁的Rat，也提出了类似的投诉。两人都在芭堤雅从事摩托车出租车司机工作超过30年。他们已经登记并支付了550泰铢用于更换夹克。

然而，两人都没有收到新制服。因此，在等待命令期间，他们只能继续穿着橙色制服工作。他们还对那些买不起新制服的同事表示担忧。

两位资深操作员质疑颜色变化是否具有任何政治意义。他们都更倾向于更鲜艳的颜色或恢复橙色。尽管如此，他们还是违背了反对意见，按要求支付了款项。

他们的经历凸显了该计划实施初期新夹克供应的延误问题。与此同时，身穿两种颜色制服的司机继续在度假村内为乘客提供服务。

此外，在夜间观察期间接受采访的那位65岁的“老鼠”（Rat）提议，先免费提供替换夹克，司机之后可以自行购买额外的制服。他还抱怨供应商难以满足需求。

对于那些每日客流量极低的运营商来说，损失尤其巨大。拉特说，他有时在从上午10点到晚上8点左右的工作日里，只载两名乘客。

官员们为加强出租车监管辩护，称更换防弹背心的零售价高达290万泰铢。

每件夹克售价550泰铢，为所有5281名注册司机提供一件夹克，总成本约为290万泰铢。该数字是根据公布的零售价计算得出，并非政府公布的采购预算。

然而，对于个体司机而言，这笔开支直接来自本已因需求疲软而受到影响的收入。有些人甚至已经预付了夹克的费用，却还没收到货。还有一些人质疑，为什么之前的政府援助政策没有再次实施。

邦拉蒙县官员继续为摩托车出租车服务的全面重组辩护。县长阿努萨克表示，该计划的出台源于乘客投诉，投诉内容涉及与乘客的纠纷以及部分司机的不当行为。

新规包括登记要求、指定候车区以及对违规运营者的取缔程序。作为其中的一部分，官员们希望防止未经授权的司机在注册的出租车站点运营。

夹克上的身份识别信息旨在提高责任落实情况，并增强乘客的信任。阿努萨克还强调，该计划旨在提升服务标准，而非损害司机的生计。

然而，现有报告并未表明官员在选择蓝色之前是否进行过正式的夜间能见度评估。也未找到针对替换夹克的完整独立安全评估报告。

芭堤雅骑手继续在夜间挑战蓝色制服骑手，目前尚未确认发生任何事故或政策逆转。

目前尚无确凿证据表明颜色变化已导致交通事故。即便如此，塔纳蓬博士的警告仍然关注能见度降低的潜在危险。夜间观察结果加剧了这些担忧，尽管这些观察并非科学实验。

骑手们还指出，他们难以吸引乘客，也难以承担车辆更换成本。因此，他们的反对意见涵盖了道路安全、商业环境和政治等多个方面。

截至10月21日星期三，官方尚未宣布撤销或正式重新审议颜色要求。新制服仍是芭堤雅和邦拉蒙地区5281名注册司机重组计划的一部分。

与此同时，在阿迪颂介入以及资深摩托车司机公开反对后，这场政治争议仍在持续。此外，由于乘客难以辨认摩托车出租车司机，该计划也招致了批评。

由于面临来自网约车应用的竞争和乘客需求疲软，司机们纷纷抱怨。此外，一些司机已经购买了制服，但至今仍未收到。另一些司机则反映，由于游客不再认得他们的制服，客流量有所下降。安全隐患依然悬而未决，而官方仍在继续推广新颜色，将其作为芭堤雅旅游形象的一部分。

目前，芭堤雅度假区各处的摩托车出租车站点仍然可以看到橙色和蓝色的制服。这项于10月16日启动的计划旨在为芭堤雅的摩托车出租车打造独特的形象。然而仅仅五天后，该计划就面临着政治批评、收入下降的抱怨以及夜间能见度问题的警告。尽管如此，省政府的决定仍然有效，数千名骑手被要求换上新的蓝色制服。

曼谷凌晨发生一起路边枪击案，一名休班警察枪杀一名摩托出租车司机，并造成另外两人受伤。

苏梅岛出租车司机发生冲突，造成一名司机死亡，一人被捕，警方正在追捕另外七名嫌疑人。

一名40岁的出租车司机在暖武里府谋杀了他的女友，并用出租车将尸体运到警察局。

男友杀害25岁女友后逃离暖武里府公寓，后在清迈被警方逮捕。

警方怀疑暖武里府北革县发生一起谋杀案。一名富有的理发师被控预谋杀人。

在暖武里府又一起因三角恋引发的命案中，一名警察被发现死在被谋杀的妻子身旁。

呵叻府一名监狱长怒枪杀了与其分居的妻子及其新情人，随后自杀身亡。

监狱官员受到辩护，此前一名狱警透露，他们的自杀率比囚犯高出13倍。

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泰国航空现称行李事故比之前承认的严重五倍。董事会于2026年10月15日下令赔偿。在造成25000人次事故后，泰国航空面临全球舆论的谴责。

2026年10月15日，素叻他尼一名女子枪杀了一名借给她锅碗瓢盆和摩托车的工人，此前该工人曾袭击她。

2026年10月14日，一对马来西亚夫妇蜜月旅行时携带40升汽油，引发国际货币基金组织世界银行峰会安全危机。警方拆弹小组搜查了这对马来西亚夫妇的行李。

Ekniti 力挺人工智能以提振泰国经济，甚至承诺让“亚洲病夫”重获新生。2026年10月14日，Ekniti 提出了一项人工智能驱动的复兴计划。

2026年10月13日，曼谷高级官员捣毁一个令人发指的贩卖儿童团伙，两名缅甸儿童被捕，六名缅甸儿童获救。一名从缅甸被拐卖的女童被其母亲以3万泰铢的价格卖掉。两名缅甸儿童被捕，六名缅甸儿童获救。

两名外国游客在2026年10月13日于碧差汶府进行绳索速降时受伤，目前已对探险运动组织者采取行动。

泰国南部参议员警告称，由于马来西亚移民局的严厉打击，泰国人在马来西亚的服务业经济中处于不利地位（2026年10月13日）。马来西亚将10374名无证工人列为打击目标。

泰英混血佳人摘得环球小姐桂冠。这位受过高等教育的营销奇才在本土选美大赛中一举夺魁（2026年10月13日）。美貌、智慧与毅力兼备！泰英混血的萨弗伦·玛雅

人民党重量级人物呼吁为泰党在即将于2026年10月12日举行的不信任投票中将国家利益放在首位。阿努廷面临一场政治摊牌。

2026年10月12日，芭堤雅警方展开打击非法毒品行动，两名尼日利亚人因持有可卡因而被捕。警方突袭芭堤雅一处公寓，查获可卡因。

他信的豪宅和防弹车岌岌可危，法院暂缓对一项旨在阻止税款征收的禁令作出裁决（2026年10月11日）。他信正努力阻止一项176亿泰铢的税款征收。

2026年10月11日，五名中国男子组成的犯罪团伙在芭堤雅抢劫了一名土耳其目标人物价值3700万泰铢的财物后数小时内逃离泰国。他们监视目标长达一个月，并计划用六小时逃脱。

财政部力推的离境税是旅游业的致命一击，高管们如是说 2026年10月16日

美国驻曼谷大使斯科特·贝森特向国际货币基金组织和世界银行发出严厉警告，他缺席了2026年10月16日举行的会议。

2026年10月16日，在曼谷市中心举行通宵露营活动后，反对国际货币基金组织和世界银行的活动人士的抗议活动仍在继续。

2026年10月16日，一名空姐被曝与国际人口贩运团伙有关联，该团伙负责将中国公民偷渡出泰国。

国际货币基金组织和世界银行会议期间的抗议活动演变为暴力事件，但曼谷警方否认使用暴力手段 2026年10月15日

泰自豪党南部议员因其丈夫的网上财富受到质疑而面临政治压力 2026年10月15日

一名葡萄牙女子在没有有效签证的情况下在泰国滞留了五年，于2026年10月15日星期二在普吉岛的一堂烹饪课上结束了她的滞留。

泰国警方参与了上周末捣毁的香港卖淫团伙，并缴获了巨额赃物 2026年10月14日

警方逮捕了一名利用泰国航班抢夺信用卡并进行高额消费的中国游客（2026年10月14日）

一名英国男子在泰国失踪，家人正在紧急寻找他。他于一周多前失踪，当时正准备搭乘2026年10月13日的航班回国。

针对出境旅客的税收政策遭到旅游业的反对，与此同时，该部正力推一项新议程 2026年10月13日

香港警方捣毁泰国高档卖淫团伙，16人于2026年10月13日分批出动逮捕。

美国空军密切关注中国在老挝的军事基地运作，北京正加强与邻国的军事联系 2026年10月12日

旅游警察联系俄罗斯大使馆，向前往泰国的游客介绍当地的法律和习俗（2026年10月12日）

曼谷警察局长表示，曼谷已为2026年10月12日举行的世界银行和国际货币基金组织会议做好准备，预计将有超过18000名代表到访。

2026年10月11日，一名身无分文的印度YouTube博主在泰国旅行时，在乌隆他尼寺庙遭遇阻碍，被要求离开。

清莱河流域调查结果加大了泰国应对缅甸毒物流入的压力 2026年10月11日

周六发生一起骇人听闻的工作场所事故，一名49岁女子被电梯斩首。警方已于2026年10月10日展开调查。

沙没沙空府警方捣毁了一个在TikTok和Lazada上销售假冒商品的团伙。2026年10月10日，六名外国人在现场被捕。

首相表示他可以解释。他否认对公正机构拥有权力，此前众议院于2026年10月10日提交了不信任动议。

董里府因冰毒片剂交易发生谋杀案。2026年10月9日，两名男子在水库附近发现被焚烧的尸体后被捕。

商务部长表示，美泰贸易协议有望在11月签署，出口商已做好准备。（2026年10月9日）

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