The Department of Land Transport has opened public comment on a draft ministerial rule barring combustion-engine tuk-tuks from inner Bangkok, especially around the Grand Palace and historic sites, with exceptions only for EVs and time windows set by traffic police. Operators say nearly all inner-city tuk-tuks already run on LPG, so the air-pollution case is weak. Drivers say most still owe loans on their vehicles (about 7-8 lakh baht including interest), and EV rental runs about 700 baht a day. If you run a tuk-tuk, transport, or tourism-linked business in these zones, watch the final rule and its timing, and consider submitting comments during the consultation.