Pattaya police are easily confused; for years they've been trying to discover why traffic lights change colour at regular intervals causing many drivers to ignore them.
They have CCTV cameras all over Pattaya. They have had no effect on the numbers of daily casualties. They are only consulted AFTER an event so will NOT improve safety. The cameras are just ornamental and a nice little earner for the supplier/installer who are no doubt related to someone on the council.
Why did the cops stand negotiating with her? Smash the window & drag her out. She has endangered every other road user locally; has inconvenienced other drivers. She doesn't deserve kid-gloves treatment.
It is not a crime if the local police deem it so. The powerful business man seems to be calling the shots here. The lady is in the wrong country for seeking justice.
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?