Bangkok tuk-tuk driver fined after asking The Weeknd concertgoers $120 for 15-minute ride

VNExpress - Oct 16, 2026

A Bangkok tuk-tuk driver who demanded 4,000 baht (US$120) from two tourists for a ride from The Weeknd's concert has been fined after posting a video of the dispute online.

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