A Thai driver was filmed apparently pretending to speak only English after reportedly hitting a motorcycle and attempting to leave the scene in Pang Mapha district, Mae Hong Son.
Pang Mapha Police Station posted the footage on its official Facebook page, captioning it: "She committed hit-and-run and pretended to be an English speaker." The motorcyclist, who recorded the exchange, sustained minor injuries, according to the post.
Motorcyclist blocks car from leaving
The video shows the rider stopping his motorcycle in front of the woman's vehicle, preventing her from driving away. She initially opened the door but remained inside, speaking in English.
The motorcyclist tells her in Thai that she had collided with his motorcycle and tried to leave without apologising. He says the impact damaged his bike and left scratches on his arms.
Picture courtesy of Facebook/ Pang Mapha Police Station
The woman later gets out of the pickup and continues speaking English, although much of what she says is unintelligible. The rider repeatedly asks her to stop pretending to be a foreigner and speak Thai.
She continued in the same manner before eventually saying, "I'm sorry", in English.
No outcome disclosed by police
Pang Mapha Police Station did not say how the matter was settled or whether the motorcyclist took legal action against the driver.
The video drew widespread attention on Thai social media, receiving more than 41,000 reactions, 6,000 comments and 5,200 shares. Many commenters made humorous remarks about the woman's apparent attempt to communicate in a foreign language.
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21 July 2026
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