webfact Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Video: Are these cops kicking a man off his motorbike? Picture: Daily News Comment was rife online at the weekend after video was posted that appeared to show motorcycle police in Hat Yai chasing a man on another bike. In a 52 second video that appeared to be from a dash cam the men that appear to be in police uniform can be seen chasing a white shirted man through traffic. After a series of swerves through daytime traffic the man or his bike is kicked and ends up on the tarmac at considerable speed. Daily News online said it was not yet confirmed that they were police officers. Netizens were in no doubt with most people saying that the man in white had likely committed a crime. But others were concerned for his welfare. The footage was posted to a traffic news fan page on Facebook called "Hua Poke". Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-10-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokNicky Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 they were police officers and they kick the person of the bike i would say reckless driving .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 The guy obviously did not want to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 a boot scooting soundtrack on the radio would have been nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 LoL, when I worked in Laos, that was the standard tactic used by the police to stop someone on a motorbike :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wow64 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Did he leave a check point with out paying a bribe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydman1052 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 That is attempted murder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnefallis Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 30 minutes ago, Sydman1052 said: That is attempted murder! Riiiiight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnefallis Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 It's not "attempted" anything... It's "successful" stupidity. Was clearly fleeing. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 37 minutes ago, Sydman1052 said: That is attempted murder! the guy is probably wanted for murder hence the kicking ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 When the police tell you to stop, STOP. If you refuse anything that happens to you after that is your own fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, simon43 said: LoL, when I worked in Laos, that was the standard tactic used by the police to stop someone on a motorbike :) I thought it was standard procedure here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, simon43 said: LoL, when I worked in Laos, that was the standard tactic used by the police to stop someone on a motorbike :) hmmm; guess then it is somehow ok if the rider of the fallen bike is injured or killed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Looks like they were in pursuit and he wasn't complying to stop so they resorted to stopping him the only way left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Lingba said: Looks like they were in pursuit and he wasn't complying to stop so they resorted to stopping him the only way left Are you sure kicking him off the bike was the only way left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbin Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, simon43 said: LoL, when I worked in Laos, that was the standard tactic used by the police to stop someone on a motorbike :) They do the same here on their roadblocks. Motorcyclists failing to stop will be subjected to officers attempting to bring them off by kicking at the front wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbin Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: Are you sure kicking him off the bike was the only way left? Nah, they could have shot him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, sinbin said: Nah, they could have shot him. They could indeed. Thank you for that solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Wow! That was upsetting to watch. BIB acting judge, jury and executioner. In a western country they'd have their <deleted> sued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbin Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 30 minutes ago, 01322521959 said: Wow! That was upsetting to watch. BIB acting judge, jury and executioner. In a western country they'd have their <deleted> sued. Anyone that ignores a police order to stop is automatically guilty of an offence, and it's within his powers to bring the criminals to hand. Irrespective what country your're in. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 A multifaceted issue we are attempting to place in the simple box of right or wrong. Many would suggest that its his (the bike rider's) own fault for not stopping. However, with a highly corrupt police force, whom few have respect for many would understand why he didn't stop. He could simply have been someone who forgot to carry his Driving License that day and had no wish to face the inevitable extortion. Attempting to evade the BiB is daft, but understandable in this case. Many foreigners on other ThaiVisa threads have suggested that they just swerve round the Police and do the same because they are sick of their extortion. I've spoken to numerous bike riders who when stopped by the Police, even when fully legal get pinged for something. One guy told me that the BiB placed a sheet of A4 paper over his number plate and fined the rider because the number plate was 1mm smaller than the A4 paper (never heard that one before !). For what ever reasons the BiB see motorcyclists as fair game. It could be that there are so many motorcyclists breaking the law without license, tax etc... but I see that many are treated incredibly unfairly and targeted. IF I were to be pulled over on a bike, I am well aware that I would be treated very differently than if I am pulled over in my Car. On a Bike the BiB will chance any ridiculous small charge to get a fine. In a car they are much less confident in their ability to extort some cash out of nothing. Alternatively, if the Bike Rider is a murderer on the run or fleeing from a Robbery etc... good job police ! In Summary: IF the BiB had a better more honorable reputation many would not feel compelled to take such risky measures to avoid getting pulled over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsmart Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 This must be the motorcycle version of the PIT maneuver, or Pursuit Intervention Technique, used by police to make a car they are pursuing swerve out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Are you sure kicking him off the bike was the only way left? just my opinion...I'm sure they were screaming at him to pull over many times..if in fact that was the case..we don't know...just my guess...so what else was there left to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Lingba said: just my opinion...I'm sure they were screaming at him to pull over many times..if in fact that was the case..we don't know...just my guess...so what else was there left to do? Well I’d say not kicking him off the bike would be a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquisitive Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 It is also possible that the driver was on his way to the hospital because he was suffering from a heart attack and stopping would be fatal. Our he was bringing medicine his child needed to receive in the next five minutes to save his life. Or a thousand other extenuating reasons. At this point we don't know. The policeman also did not know the reason for not immediately stopping and yet felt he had three right to kill the driver (since that obviously would always be a potential result of a high-speed crash.) It is NOT ok for police to use more force than necessary to enforce ANY law. Would you say it would be ok for a policeman to fire a bullet into your brain because you dropped a chewing gum wrapper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Beats shooting him I guess....like in some countries (especially if you are the wrong colour). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I always liked this one, think it was in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpjack Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 the fool should have stopped ....simple !! good job on the part of the cop as he also risked his life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtco Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Great tactic ... similar to he PIT manoeuvre, or Pursuit Intervention Technique. Other names include pit block, pit stop and blocking. Other interpretations of the acronym "PIT" include pursuit immobilisation technique, pursuit intervention technique, precision immobilisation technique, push it tough, parallel immobilisation technique, and precision intervention tactic. This is the Thai version called ... Police Interference in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocker33 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 4 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Are you sure kicking him off the bike was the only way left? No they could have shot him as can happen in a few countries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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