“All five were charged for violating marine transport laws,” Tourist Police Deputy inspector Capt Ekkachai Siri confirmed to The Phuket News today (Jan 25).“We found two men at the Rassada canal, near Rassada Pier. They were charged, then they swapped their duties with other boat drivers of their tour companies.“Surachai Karaket, 37, driving the speedboat Kan Picha was fined B2,000 due to an expired boat driver’s licence.“Naret Longrak, 49, on the speedboat Wor Marina was fined B10,000 due to an expired boat registration licence. “Rachen Turan, 23, the driver of Chao Sao Noi, Saharat Joojan, 22, driver of Chonlatha 888 and Nassaree Samanmuen, 49, who is the driver of Juthamat 99 have all never been issued boat operators’ licences,” said Capt Ekkachai.“They were sent to Phuket City Police Station to face a fine from B1,000 up to B10,000, or up to six months in jail, or both,” he added.“The rest of the penalties are for the court to decide,” he said.“Next, we are making a document of these cases. This weekend I will collect all previous information and put it together with this case. Then all information and evidence required will be presented to the Tourism Business Licences office,” Capt Ekkachai added.
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The travel and tour guide business is regulated by the Tourist Business and Guide Act. Before engaging in the tourist business, one has to apply for a TAT license (Tourism Authority of Thailand) with the Tourist Business and Guide Registration Office. The change was made to ease licence-renewal woes for fishing boat owners, in a. Chairman of the National Fisheries Association of Thailand.
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To drive or lease a car in Thailand as a tourist or visitor it is necessary to have either a Thai driving licence or a valid foreign driving licence with a photograph. The foreign licence must either be in English, or be accompanied by an official translation into English or Thai. The licence needs to have been issued by a country that has a treaty with the Thai government allowing the mutual acceptance of driving licences. Most countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA have this agreement with Thailand under the or the. Those in doubt should contact their embassy/consulate for advice.An International Driver's License/Permit (IDL/IDP) is also valid in Thailand, and available from a government department or authorized auto club at a small expense. A foreign driving licence valid under the 1949 or 1968 Conventions qualifies the licence holder to apply for the IDL/IDP, and its holders may find that it is more often recognised and accepted by police and civil service officials. Beware of the many IDP/IDL websites that are not legitimate.If the driver is not a tourist or visitor but is a resident with a non-immigrant visa, then it is necessary to have a Thai driver's licence.
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