Thailand's Department of Land Transport proposed banning combustion-engine tuk-tuks from central Bangkok and royal zones, favoring electric vehicles (EVs). However, the article argues most Bangkok tuk-tuks already run on LPG with minimal air pollution, while over 85% of drivers carry debt from COVID-era losses and lack capital for EV transition. Key concerns: insufficient state subsidies, unrealistic timelines, and that the ban threatens drivers' livelihoods without addressing root causes. The article also highlights tuk-tuks' cultural value to Thailand's tourism soft power.