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Motorcycle Taxi Rider Hits Indian Tourist in Pattaya Road Dispute

A video capturing a motorcycle taxi rider slapping an Indian tourist on the head in Pattaya surfaced online today, April 10, generating widespread criticism. The incident occurred as the tourist was reportedly walking on the road and failed to make way for oncoming traffic. The video, uploaded by แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง, shows the rider hitting the tourist while carrying a passenger who is seen filming and laughing at the event.

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Reporters visiting the bustling Soi Phettrakul on Pattaya Nuea Road noted the area's heavy traffic and presence of both Thai and foreign tourists at night. Local motorcycle taxi rider, identified only as Uan, mentioned a recurring problem with tourists, particularly Indians, walking carelessly in traffic without considering safety. Uan explained that despite drivers' efforts to alert pedestrians using horns or warnings, many do not heed these signals, assuming vehicles will stop for them.

The incident drew divided reactions, with some condemning the use of violence by the rider. Critics suggested that the situation could have been resolved more civilly, highlighting that differences in background or language should not lead to physical aggression. The backlash underscores ongoing debates about pedestrian safety and the treatment of tourists in busy locales like Pattaya.

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Kevbo Explorer Member

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2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

You didn’t find it funny because you’re clever - you found it funny because you’re too thick to tell the difference between humour and someone being a complete knob.

That ‘woke sheep’ line just confirms you’re clueless and proud of it.

Now off you go - try your comedy routine in the real world and see how many teeth your sense of humour routine leaves you with !!!... whistling

I've been trying my comedy routine for a very long time and still have a full set, bigger "knobs" than you have tried to force non racism on me, no one likes Indians except brainwashed sheep like you

Kevbo Explorer Member

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1 minute ago, Kevbo said:

I've been trying my comedy routine for a very long time and still have a full set, bigger "knobs" than you have tried to force non racism on me, no one likes Indians except brainwashed sheep like you

Now off you go back to your bedroom with pictures of Ghandi on the wall

Emdog Platinum Member

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Walking down sidewalk in Jomtien 2nd road, facing traffic. Wide sidewalks, no vendors period. Couple of Thais on motorcycle driving on sidewalk against flow on street give me a whack on back of head when they passed.

What to do? I hollered "Thank you!"

My guess is Indians are ignorant of different culture/traffic expectations here. They walk as a street clot back home so assume it is the same everywhere. Walking around S Pattaya I often have to say 'excuse me' to get thru, which they allow no problem. The sidewalks in cities in Thailand are about half or less the width they should be save for bar chairs, vendors of any and everything. Cops get paid off? hmm

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