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Leena Jung Reports Taxi Refusals Near Pathum Wan Shopping District
Social media personality Leena Jung has publicly criticized taxi drivers for refusing passengers near a major shopping area in Bangkok, prompting calls for official intervention.
On August 3, 2026, social media personality Leena Jung (Leena Jangjanya) publicly addressed an incident involving taxi services near a shopping mall in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok. According to reports from Khaosod Online, Leena Jung attempted to hail three separate taxis after visiting the CentralWorld area. She stated that although the vehicles had their lights on and windows open, the drivers refused to transport her to the Indra area.
Leena Jung documented the incident on her mobile phone, noting that approximately 40 to 50 taxis and tuk-tuks were stationed in the area, with traffic cones used to restrict access to what she described as a designated public bus lane. She has called upon Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and relevant authorities to investigate the situation, organize the taxi queue, and address the alleged refusal of service.
For travelers and residents, this incident highlights ongoing challenges regarding taxi availability and service standards in high-traffic tourist zones. While Leena Jung intends to report the license plates of the involved drivers to the Department of Land Transport for potential regulatory violations, it remains to be confirmed whether the authorities will implement new traffic management measures or take disciplinary action against the specific drivers involved. Travelers are advised to remain aware of local transport regulations and report service refusals through official government channels.
Translated from Thai.
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