Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Receive 550 Baht Refunds as Blue Vest Mandate is Reversed
Motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya are receiving 550 baht refunds as authorities have canceled the mandate for blue vests. The Chonburi governor reversed the order, reverting to traditional orange uniforms due to concerns over cost and visibility.
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