If a farang had clipped one with his car, the queue of owners would be round the block. No owner is going to come forward to face claims for compensation/medical attention for the victims.
ineffective police who tried ten times to shoot out the tires; one armed officer boarded the stationery vehicle but retreated after the mental driver brandished a knife.
The owner phones the cop shop; the cop shop phones the tourist police; they view the video; the thieves are sauntering along further up the road. Elementary my dear Watson.
It amazes me that none of the relevant 'authorities' EVER notice danger until there's an outcry, usually after a death or two!
Is it staffed by blind officials? Is the road ever used by police?
I am astounded by some of the above comments when, to me, the surprising thing about this story is that there was only ONE attacker. Are Thai males getting braver or was he full of Dutch Courage?
I have written a book of short stories set in Pattaya (which sell in US/UK/Aus/India/Canada.)
I have converted six into TV scripts.
I have written to three agents in Thailand.
I have received no replies.
Near me there is a 7-11 which has an ample carpark. It is situated at a busy T-junction. Then the vendors come and erect stalls (presumably paying rent to 7-11 owner.) It is now impossible to view traffic coming from the right; it is also a favourite spot for Election posters contributing to the risk hazard.
I do not whether this activity is down to Greed or Stupidity.