Each case should be judged on its own merits. In this instance, the Brit was plainly the aggressor. He allegedly inflicted injuries requiring around 40 stitches, so he should face the full consequences through the Thai courts before any deportation is considered. Simply putting him on the next flight home would be a remarkably lenient outcome. That said, there's another side to the equation. When taxi or tuk-tuk drivers become aggressive, threaten, intimidate, or assault passengers, often during disputes over fares or attempted scams, they too should face the full force of the law. Justice only commands respect when it is applied consistently. Whether the offender is a foreign tourist or a local driver, the law should be enforced equally, impartially, and without favour.
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