webfact Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thai road rage: Police slap two charges on Fortuner driver who drew a gun on Grab Food delivery guy Image: Daily News Police in Chonburi have charged a man with assault and illegally having a gun in public after a road rage incident was filmed in Muang district. The footage showed a Toyota Fortuner driver pull out a gun and threaten a Grad Food delivery motorcyclist before a scuffle developed. Someone intervened and there was no shooting and the protagonists went their separate ways. This had followed a minor traffic incident in which one of the vehicles had pulled in front of the other. The Grab guy went straight to the Don Hua Lor police and filed a complaint with Pol Capt Decha Dindaen. The Fortuner driver - aged about 40 - soon gave himself up and faces the two charges, station chief Pol Col Phatsakorn Thunsap told Daily News. Investigations are underway to determine whether to upgrade the assault charge to attempted murder in the light of the footage becoming known. The suspect was granted bail. Pol Col Phatsakorn urged the motoring public to be calm and exhibit kindness and good sense when driving. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-05-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LennyW Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2020 18 minutes ago, webfact said: Pol Col Phatsakorn urged the motoring public to be calm and exhibit kindness and good sense when driving. Wow, sorted then!! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, webfact said: Pol Col Phatsakorn urged the motoring public to be calm and exhibit kindness and good sense when driving. Good advice! Just pointless, because most Thais driving already refrain from this kind of behaviour. For all the ones that does it falls for deaf ears. As a police officer with experience he should know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Quote Investigations are underway to determine whether to upgrade the assault charge to attempted murder in the light of the footage becoming known. Lesson learned. If you are ever assaulted, make sure that the episode is filmed. Then there is a chance the perpetrator will get punished. For assault and having a gun in public he would probably get away with an apology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Leave you guns at home son, don't take your guns to town. Wunder if cops let him have the firearm back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2long Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2020 While teaching my daughter to drive I always point out how many Fortuner drivers are bad, selfish pr*cks. I put it down to 'new money' because they're the sort of people who buy and drive these things. And if it's a middle-aged Thai guy in one, then I feel that the chances of them doing something dangerous and selfish multiplies. 6 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 The Grab Food people are all maniacs. I doubt if any of them have valid insurance, and almost as many will have a drivers licence. OK, it's better for these young men to be doing this than sitting idle and thinking how to break into your house, but they're out of control in Pattaya. 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2020 Like the "special" employee at Chang Wattana who drew a gun on a cab driver who honked at him. Caught on video, then the entire episode simply disappears never to be heard of again. The guy was never jailed that's for sure. <Yawn> Another gun assault that will be disappeared after a 'news cycle.' 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 The Thai government has ordered everyone to stay at least 2 metres apart. Fortuner Drivers ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 In Phuket a Fortuner is the Russians weapon of choice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Henryford Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2020 Fortuner drivers are all pr****. They think because they can afford a glorified truck they own the road. 3 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Ford Ranger is the new lethal weapon. Edited May 28, 2020 by EVENKEEL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logosone Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 We most forgive them....for they know not what they do. If someone is too stupid to know the rules of traffic it is not advisable to get upset with them. Stupidity equals innocence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: urged the motoring public to be calm and exhibit kindness and good sense when driving. Huh, zero chance of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youlike Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 56 minutes ago, petedk said: For assault and having a gun in public he would probably get away with an apology. That's 2 fines of 500 baht plus a wai...sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 ' There was no shooting and the protagonists went their seperate ways .' So maybe ' ugrade the assault charge to attempted murder .' OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Psimbo Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2020 Reminds me of the old joke. 'What's the difference between a Fortuner and a Hedgehog?" 'The Fortuner has its pricks on the inside'. They do seem to have a perception of entitlement- red plates just adds to the experience. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: Pol Col Phatsakorn urged the motoring public to be calm and exhibit kindness and good sense when driving. There's a good slice of fantasy for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 How can it be attempted murder if he didn't fire the gun? You are not supposed to be carrying a gun in Thailand even if the gun is legal. You can carry it (ammoless) to a shooting range or to a new home....it's not supposed to be a road rage weapon in the event you have a crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deli Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2020 9 hours ago, 2long said: While teaching my daughter to drive I always point out how many Fortuner drivers are bad, selfish pr*cks. I put it down to 'new money' because they're the sort of people who buy and drive these things. And if it's a middle-aged Thai guy in one, then I feel that the chances of them doing something dangerous and selfish multiplies. Agreee for 100 %, specially if the Fortuner is white 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 9 hours ago, webfact said: urged the motoring public to be calm and exhibit kindness and good sense when driving. What a laugh - 555555555555!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 What ever happened to the good old fashioned get out the car and slap the living daylight out of each other? Who needs a gun??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiSePuede419 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Chonburi? Again? What a wonderful place. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 20 hours ago, webfact said: Pol Col Phatsakorn urged the motoring public to be calm and exhibit kindness and good sense when driving. He did, he didn't pull the trigger ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvaviator Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 19 hours ago, Youlike said: That's 2 fines of 500 baht plus a wai...sorted Well nobody got hurt ..... ???? ... Try that in London ... I think i take Thailand any day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvaviator Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 10 hours ago, lee b said: What ever happened to the good old fashioned get out the car and slap the living daylight out of each other? Who needs a gun??? You fool ! Covit-19 ... Can not get to close you know ..... Better to keep a safe distance ... and wear a mask as well ... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 15 hours ago, Pedrogaz said: it's not supposed to be a road rage weapon in the event you have a crash. Ya reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 23 hours ago, webfact said: Pol Col Phatsakorn urged the motoring public to be calm and exhibit kindness and good sense when driving. A bit ironic when a Pattaya cop urges kindness and good sense; all you pensioners beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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