Young motorcycle racers put to community service

 

 

NONTHABURI, 20 September 2017 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Police office has engaged motorcycle racing teens in Nonthaburi province in public service as part of their punishment and rehabilitation. 

Nonthaburi Governor, Suthee Thongyam chaired the launch of the activities, which were organized as part of the “Immunity Building to Fulfill the Dreams of Thai Youths” campaign. The ceremony was attended by Nonthaburi Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Surasak Prakkamakul and 191 Patrol Commander Pol Maj Gen Surachet Hakpal. 

Community service activities organized for the campaign are aimed at creating a sense of responsibility among youths and to encourage them to be more mindful of society and to be more constructive. Participating youths, all previously apprehended for racing motorcycles, will help state agencies and local offices perform community services. 

Many taking part said they were glad to be working alongside administrators and police who have shown them the error of their ways. They promised to stop using their motorcycles for disruptive behavior.

 

-- nnt 2017-09-20

 

'' using their motorcycles for disruptive behavior ''  ....... just like the other 500,000 or so racers around the country.  Most are underage, therefor  no licence or insurance , no helmet and the police seem to turn a blind eye. Poked out exhaust baffles or modified exhausts to amplify the engine noise. Students departing the school gates race each other along the highways and throw in a couple of wheelies on the way. Time for the police to stop the rider and take away the bike.  The villagers where I live are fed up with the noise but are reluctant to complain. The village headmen will say nothing on their morning broadcasts to the village about the noise...... perhaps ever mindful of the village headman that was murdered when he confronted the family of one of these idiot teens.