webfact Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 "I was just helping the cops out" says motorcycle taxi guy who kicked tourist in the face video screenshot The motorcycle taxi rider who kicked the German tourist in the face has told Thai media that he was helping out the cops. He saw that the tourist was attempting to flee the scene - so he kicked him in the head. He regrets it now but he was provoked. According to Daily News Pattaya police fined Sunthorn Saengkham 500 baht for assault and fined the German 400 baht after they locked up his rented bike. Picture: Daily News But today (Friday) the department of Land Transport are set to get involved in the drama - they may decide to take the licence of the motorcycle taxi driver away if they feel he has been dealt with leniently. Daily News quoted policewoman Pol Lt Chanikan Pheuanphinit as saying that the German tourist, Andreas Bauer, 40, was stopped at a checkpoint and found to have only a German licence. So the bike was locked. She said he then hauled it away with Daily News claiming that he took it 100 meters up Beach Road. Sunthorn, a member of the rank that operates outside Pattaya police station where the traffic stop occurred said: "The tourist would not listen to the officers and was not happy. He tried to break the lock and flee. He looked like he was going to fight with the police. "So I decided to help them. When he swore at me and gave me the finger I snapped. "I couldn't tolerate that kind of bad behavior so I kicked and punched him. I regret it now" Daily News said he was fined 500 baht for assault. The cops said they fined the tourist 400 baht because they had to lock up his bike. INN reported differently. They said that the motorcycle taxi driver was fined 1000 baht. They said that the bike was confiscated and would be handed back to the rental company when they came to collect it. They quoted a police spokesman as saying that the national police chief had told the public and his men to be nice to tourists and keep their temper at all times. Especially in tourist areas like Pattaya. This kind of behavior was just not acceptable and the police should be left to do their job. Expect further developments today when the DLT get involved in the drama. Thaivisa notes that the confiscation of bikes ridden by tourists without the correct paperwork was announced by police last week. Source: Daily News, INN -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-05-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, webfact said: police fined Sunthorn Saengkham 500 baht for assault 10 minutes ago, webfact said: They said that the motorcycle taxi driver was fined 1000 baht 500, 1000, doesn't really matter as it's hardly a deterrent.. Take his taxi licence for 3 months, see if that has an effect !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Disgusting thuggish behaviour...What he didn't say that those mafia type Thai guys don't need an excuse to kick people in the head or everywhere else for that matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Another pathetic comment from the "Thai book of excuses". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 "I couldn't tolerate that kind of bad behavior so I kicked and punched him. I regret it now" Thai logic, regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 11 minutes ago, worgeordie said: "I couldn't tolerate that kind of bad behavior so I kicked and punched him. I regret it now" Thai logic, regards worgeordie try asking them what a 1km fare should be and see were that gets you it should be 25baht but they will say anything from 40-60baht time for Grab to be fully operating in Pattaya - that should shut them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 typicle taxi thainess....followed by typicle police bias...Land of smiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanista Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 If a foreign tourist rode a bike without a valid licence in Australia and raised a fist at the cops he would be in more trouble than this German. If it happened in USA no doubt he'd be lying on a slab in the morgue riddled with bullet holes. That Thai motor cycle punk is nothing. IQ of 60 at best. The German was lucky there wasnt a serious Thai punk in proximity , most of whom carry knives in their fanny pack or shoulder bag' The motorcycle/samlor,jet ski guys and cops are buddies. Tourists dont know this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 What was Herman the German doing with that scooter anyway? Why did he have to drag it while it was locked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVUP Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 20 minutes ago, lanista said: That Thai motor cycle punk is nothing. IQ of 60 at best & that's why they resort to violence The old saying " no brain all brawn " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: The motorcycle taxi rider who kicked the German tourist in the face has told Thai media that he was helping out the cops I am sure that the cops are very pleased to hear that they have such an expert helping out in different cases. Soon we will see advertising: "Good Headkicker needed for police assistance in Nothaburi" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 typical little pos kick the guy in the face when he wasnt looking.and it was none of his fkin business anyway. yes take his licence away, (i bet he will still be riding as a moto taxi anyway), where is this place in Pattaya. i see the cops had a big set up yesterday by Big C, stopping many bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: I couldn't tolerate that kind of bad behavior so I kicked and punched him. One more disgusting Thug Pig, Motor Cycle Taxi boy of Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolanddrums Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 .." They said that the bike was confiscated and would be handed back to the rental company when they came to collect it." ...According to report I read on TV the other day, the rental company will be charged 2000 baht for privalige of collecting the bike from the Police to. So rental company lose 2000 baht OR they take 2000 baht from the customer as deposit in case of this happening, due to not carrying whilst using the bike :- A Valid (motorcycle) German DL + IDP + Original passport . Theres going to be so much more of this type of thing. Problems reduced if rental company demand (and take copies) of DL+ IDP + Passport when renting AND take 2000 baht deposit in case of recovery from Police required AND get customer to sign a letter stating that he understands he 'MUST carry all 3 documents at all times . Failure to do so could mean forfeiting the 2000 baht , as well as other police penalties direct to the customer.' Not saying I agree with it but thats what needs to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Thian said: What was Herman the German doing with that scooter anyway? Why did he have to drag it while it was locked? He thought he was in the right to do so, i think, but the moto-taxi guy was thinking different. Honestly, given the choice of paying the fine, or get a kick in the face and pay the fine, the former is quite convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Although the German was confrontational, he did not deserve Das Boot to the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Translated as 'I saw the chance to take a cheap shot at a farang as I am a coward who would not normally take the opportunity unless he was outnumbered.' Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Psimbo said: Translated as 'I saw the chance to take a cheap shot at a farang as I am a coward who would not normally take the opportunity unless he was outnumbered.' Fixed. Brilliant and well stated. If only the media had the stones to write like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayto58 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Coward and a Bully, just proves what they really think of Farang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericnic Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Amazingly poor excuse. I personally think the Thai police are perfectly competent to kick someone in the face without assistance from a taxi driver. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 19 minutes ago, clayto58 said: Coward and a Bully, just proves what they really think of Farang. And what some think of scumbag Moto taxi drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 6 months jail for that pig and pay 25K compensation to the victim. Will it happen nop he gets a 500 bht fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Hopefully next time he will try it with a whole team of wanted Rugby players ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 minute ago, RichardColeman said: Hopefully next time he will try it with a whole team of wanted Rugby players ! That would be spectacular. Hopefully the Rugby lads will get 500/1000 baht worth of bashing before their fine is bestowed upon them by the fine and fair police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Taxi rider should be ashamed as he kicks like a 30kg little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yougivemebaby Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Do whatever you want. As long as you regret it and apologize. Plus just say you were acting as a vigilante. You can kick dumb tourists in the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaichiro Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 5 hours ago, cornishcarlos said: 500, 1000, doesn't really matter as it's hardly a deterrent.. Take his taxi licence for 3 months, see if that has an effect !! Do you realize how many motorcycle taxi drivers are already working without a license?! This is not a real deterrent. They must increase fines DRAMTICALLY to make a real difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4637435435 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I cant deal with the taxi guys behaviour. Ill kick him FOR THE GOOD OF THE WORLD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 4 hours ago, lanista said: If a foreign tourist rode a bike without a valid licence in Australia and raised a fist at the cops he would be in more trouble than this German. If it happened in USA no doubt he'd be lying on a slab in the morgue riddled with bullet holes. That Thai motor cycle punk is nothing. IQ of 60 at best. The German was lucky there wasnt a serious Thai punk in proximity , most of whom carry knives in their fanny pack or shoulder bag' The motorcycle/samlor,jet ski guys and cops are buddies. Tourists dont know this. Do Thai visitors/tourists require an International Driving Licence before renting a bike? Surely the M/B renters would ask to see the licence before renting if this is the case. On my one and only visit to Phuket last year, I saw a great many foreign tourists on bikes being stopped and asked for papers. Obviously a good source of income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaichiro Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Puss’n Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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