Outrage! Motorcycle taxi rider on the sidewalk sounds his horn then ASSAULTS pedestrian for not getting out of the way

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Outrage! Motorcycle taxi rider on the sidewalk sounds his horn then ASSAULTS pedestrian for not getting out of the way

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported on a story going viral of a "win" or motorcycle taxi rider at the Lat Prao #87 rank in Bangkok who was filmed going along the sidewalk.

 

He sounded his horn to make pedestrians get out of his way and when a man in yellow didn't comply he was attacked, it was claimed. 

 

The footage that was posted to a victims of crime page caused outrage among netizens. 

 

A post called the win rider a "hoodlum".

 

Choke Chai police soon had the rider in custody at the station where he was pictured under a white sheet being interviewed by Pol Lt-Col Marut Kaewprasert. 

 

He was initially fined 2,000 baht for having a black or private road user licence plate. He should have a yellow one to be a motorcycle taxi rider.

 

He has not yet been charged with assault. 

 

The police are waiting for the man in yellow to come forward to show his injuries and make a report before they proceed with a prosecution in this matter. 

 

The taxi driver was not named. 

 

Thaivisa notes that the two and a half minute footage showed the taxi rider following the victim along the footpath and across the road after hurling a stream of expletives at him while his helmet rested on the footpath. 

 

Source: Daily News

 

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[ezzra]

Happening all over this city but this poor schmuck was caught on camera..

[seajae]

they typically think everyone has to do as they want, I refuse to move aside for these idiots on bikes when I am walking in a walking area/footpath, they can use their horn as much as they like. Then you have the ones that ride through markets because they are too lazy to walk but again expect people to step aside for them and even then they still hit you with their handle bars but totally ignore you when they do, unfortunately the arrogance and laziness of the ones that do it is  something we are all aware of 

Edited September 11, 2020 by seajae

[jvs]

56 minutes ago, seajae said:

they typically think everyone has to do as they want, I refuse to move aside for these idiots on bikes when I am walking in a walking area/footpath, they can use their horn as much as they like. Then you have the ones that ride through markets because they are too lazy to walk but again expect people to step aside for them and even then they still hit you with their handle bars but totally ignore you when they do, unfortunately the arrogance and laziness of the ones that do it is  something we are all aware of 

Don't rock the boat,mai pen rai!

Just a few galaxies away a sea cucumber was assaulted by an alien,deportation?

Who says the law is fair?

Win was only charged with having no taxi plate?What a bout a fine for riding on the sidewalk?I hope the victim will file for assault and hospital bills.

Just when will Thai people say'enough already?'

There is a glimmer of hope,

Edited September 11, 2020 by jvs

[PatOngo]

1 hour ago, jvs said:

Just when will Thai people say' enough already?'

When their culture has a total revamp............don't hold your breath waiting for that! Dinosaurs rule!

[AlfHuy]

Baseball bat.

Oh Solly, I was just practising and didn't see the crazy biker coming. Solly.

[geriatrickid]

1 hour ago, jvs said:

Don't rock the boat,mai pen rai!

Just a few galaxies away a sea cucumber was assaulted by an alien,deportation?

Who says the law is fair?

Win was only charged with having no taxi plate?What a bout a fine for riding on the sidewalk?I hope the victim will file for assault and hospital bills.

Just when will Thai people say'enough already?'

There is a glimmer of hope,

2000 baht is a steep  fine for an impoverished bike taxi. How much do you think he clears in a day? After he pays his expenses, what does he make? 300B profit at best? That's a couple days for the guy and might be the difference between eating and paying rent.  He may be hit with other  charges as well. this is just the start.  And here you see they got him on the technicality of his license plate.  Easier to convict.  He is Thai and cannot be asked to leave the country.

 

And then we have your angels who were tormenting sea animals for a photo-op. They were nicked on a technicality too.

If they had been sterling citizens and desirable members of the community, the issue  could have been managed. Instead they seem to have been caught with incorrect visas and a number of other issues. It is much easier to say that the Thais are mean and tough then it is to accept that your heroes were not the ideal  business operators for Thailand.  Thailand does not need foreigners like them. They bring nothing of economic value that cannot already found in the country.

[Paiman]

 

More and more people on the edge, not knowing how to get along with the dim future look ahead..

[richard_smith237]

The outstanding problem is the lack of effective enforcement and minimal penalties when an issue is raised on social media (500 baht fine and a wai) does nothing more than reinforce and further enable the sense of entitlement of those with flagrant disregard for rule and courtesy towards others. 

 

These problems are not dealt with, far from it in fact, the consistent message is ‘do what you want, you’ll get away with it’... 

[richard_smith237]

36 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

2000 baht is a steep  fine for an impoverished bike taxi. How much do you think he clears in a day? After he pays his expenses, what does he make? 300B profit at best? That's a couple days for the guy and might be the difference between eating and paying rent.  He may be hit with other  charges as well. this is just the start.  And here you see they got him on the technicality of his license plate.  Easier to convict.  He is Thai and cannot be asked to leave the country.

 

And then we have your angels who were tormenting sea animals for a photo-op. They were nicked on a technicality too.

If they had been sterling citizens and desirable members of the community, the issue  could have been managed. Instead they seem to have been caught with incorrect visas and a number of other issues. It is much easier to say that the Thais are mean and tough then it is to accept that your heroes were not the ideal  business operators for Thailand.  Thailand does not need foreigners like them. They bring nothing of economic value that cannot already found in the country.

 

Really?????? You’ve turned a story about an absolute tool riding down the pavement and then assaulting someone into a bash against forgers for picking up a sea-cucumber ????  thats a bit ‘over apologist’ wouldn’t you think GK ?

 

 

 

 

 

[twocatsmac]

9 minutes ago, Paiman said:

 

More and more people on the edge, not knowing how to get along with the dim future look ahead..

No excuses here, the scumbag should be banned from motorcycle taxi work.

Hardly an asset to the city, never mind “dim future” dim present with thugs like him around.

[jvs]

39 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

2000 baht is a steep  fine for an impoverished bike taxi. How much do you think he clears in a day? After he pays his expenses, what does he make? 300B profit at best? That's a couple days for the guy and might be the difference between eating and paying rent.  He may be hit with other  charges as well. this is just the start.  And here you see they got him on the technicality of his license plate.  Easier to convict.  He is Thai and cannot be asked to leave the country.

 

And then we have your angels who were tormenting sea animals for a photo-op. They were nicked on a technicality too.

If they had been sterling citizens and desirable members of the community, the issue  could have been managed. Instead they seem to have been caught with incorrect visas and a number of other issues. It is much easier to say that the Thais are mean and tough then it is to accept that your heroes were not the ideal  business operators for Thailand.  Thailand does not need foreigners like them. They bring nothing of economic value that cannot already found in the country.

Settle down will you,my angels?My heroes?

Where did you get that from?

Having a bad day?

The divers were stupid by their own admission.

The taxi driver is just a thug,he knew what he was doing and was hoping to get away with it.

On top of not going by the rules he also assaulted some one.

Done talking to you if you can not see the difference.

 

 

[scammed]

thats pretty hilarious if it wasnt so serious,

on rare occasions i do utilize the side walks but i wont ever be in the delusion i got right of way over a pedestrian

[PatOngo]

49 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

2000 baht is a steep  fine for an impoverished bike taxi. How much do you think he clears in a day? After he pays his expenses, what does he make? 300B profit at best? That's a couple days for the guy and might be the difference between eating and paying rent. 

Well maybe now he'll know that footpaths are for FOOT TRAFFIC! I would be happy if they fined him 5000 baht! Let him think about it on an empty stomach!

[Mavideol]

that's called  "Amazing Thailand" for a (more than one) reason  555

Edited September 11, 2020 by Mavideol

[JusticeGB]

Fined for having the wrong coloured shirt but not yet charged with Assault. Did I read that correctly?

[RichardColeman]

I'm usually too scared to watch if my motorbike taxi is on the path or road or train track at 150km a hour

[Mak25]

1 hour ago, JusticeGB said:

Fined for having the wrong coloured shirt but not yet charged with Assault. Did I read that correctly?

Charged for having the wrong license plate when working as a taxi.

Edited September 11, 2020 by Mak25

[worgeordie]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

where he was pictured under a white sheet being interviewed by Pol Lt-Col Marut Kaewprasert. 

Hello,Hello what's going on here.

regards worgeordie

[Destiny1990]

Big ego probably thinks he is an ambulance driver !

[chilli42]

Makes one wonder what life would be like in this paradise if concealed carry weapons were legal.

[overt2016]

3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

The outstanding problem is the lack of effective enforcement and minimal penalties when an issue is raised on social media (500 baht fine and a wai) does nothing more than reinforce and further enable the sense of entitlement of those with flagrant disregard for rule and courtesy towards others. 

 

These problems are not dealt with, far from it in fact, the consistent message is ‘do what you want, you’ll get away with it’... 

Is there a Thai word for "common courtesy?

[Almer]

3 hours ago, jvs said:

Settle down will you,my angels?My heroes?

Where did you get that from?

Having a bad day?

The divers were stupid by their own admission.

The taxi driver is just a thug,he knew what he was doing and was hoping to get away with it.

On top of not going by the rules he also assaulted some one.

Done talking to you if you can not see the difference.

 

 

He wasn't hoping to get away with it he didn't give that a second thought this type of action will be his normal, take him round the corner kick 6 buckets of cr@p out of him turn him upside down shake what he has  in his pockets  out then give his bike a going over, forget the police the karma treatment is instant and unforgettable

[khunjeff]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

He was initially fined 2,000 baht for having a black or private road user licence plate. He should have a yellow one to be a motorcycle taxi rider.

I realize this is a bit off topic, but why does the press always use the term "black plate" to refer to what is very clearly a white license plate? And it's not about the lettering either - the regular plate is white with black letters, and the taxi plate is yellow with black letters. Topic hijacking over, thank you for your time ????

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Outrage! Motorcycle taxi rider on the sidewalk sounds his horn then ASSAULTS pedestrian for not getting out of the way

Kinda normal day.

[NoshowJones]

4 hours ago, scammed said:

thats pretty hilarious if it wasnt so serious,

on rare occasions i do utilize the side walks but i wont ever be in the delusion i got right of way over a pedestrian

If you ride your motorbike on the sidewalk and you see a big handsome Farang, get off the sidewalk and on to the road quickly. 

[samsensam]

good to know some things never change, plus ça change...

[scammed]

37 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

If you ride your motorbike on the sidewalk and you see a big handsome Farang, get off the sidewalk and on to the road quickly. 

i am a whole lot bigger then you, just saying

[NoshowJones]

12 minutes ago, scammed said:

i am a whole lot bigger then you, just saying

Say what you like, but what I'm saying is no Farang had better put me in any danger by riding on the sidewalk.

[Bender Rodriguez]

when will they do something about a-wipe car drivers going true a red light while people are trying to cross in the 15 seconds they have ?   CCTV not possible ?