Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath had an appalling tale of road rage in Ratchaburi, central/south Thailand, in which children were terrorized.

 

A video published on YouTube contained several of its scenes.

 

Initially a pick-up with a full load of students and being driven by Somsak, 66, came across an accident near Big C.

In avoiding the accident Somsak veered right then left and then became aware that a six wheel truck had probably clipped him.

 

But it was so minor and the children were not hurt so he carried on.

 

The driver of the truck - Jakkraphan, aged 25 - was enraged.

 

He chased the school transport terrifying the students with dangerous tailgating.

 

 

At the next spot he managed to grab Somsak's keys and hurl them at two students.

 

Not wanting any more trouble Somsak retrieved the keys and drove off.

 

Meanwhile the daughter of a parent called Thanaphat, 52, called him to say they were being terrorized.

 

He was waiting outside his house as Somsak stopped and the trucker pulled up in front.

 

Thanaphat called for "jai yen yen" but Jakkraphan suddenly attacked Somsak with his fists. 

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The plucky parent managed to get the much younger man in a headlock and police were called.

 

While waiting for the cops to arrive he had asked Jakkraphan why this had escalated and what had caused it.

He said that Somsak braked deliberately to cause a collision.

 

Thanaphat said why on earth would he do that with a full compliment of students in the back?

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Police said there was no doubt about the assault charge against Jakkraphan.

 

The matter of the driving would need further investigation to show who was at fault. 

 

The video makes out a strong case of reckless driving against the trucker, notes ASEAN NOW, irrespective of what caused it in the first place.

 

Siam Rath were not slow in drawing their readers' attention to the fact that today is Children's Day. 

 

With the inference that this kind of menace is on the Thai roads causing danger to all road users including children. 

 

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T#rd World

The pickup driver is most at fault in my eyes. With a truckload full of kids in the back, he must just stop at the roadside and let the idiot pass. But instead he drives recklessly fast and tries to stay ahead of the lorry. 

6 minutes ago, me4175 said:

The pickup driver is most at fault in my eyes. With a truckload full of kids in the back, he must just stop at the roadside and let the idiot pass. But instead he drives recklessly fast and tries to stay ahead of the lorry. 

Not knowing if the idiot , had a weapon ,he must have thought it best to keep

going till he got to safety , the truck driver is at fault for chasing the pick up,

the kids must have been terrified.

 

regards worgeordie 

State of that truck, obviously passed the emissions test.

The truck driver should be arrested/banned/fined for all the 5hit coming out of his exhaust

Sorry Roo, you beat me to it.

18 minutes ago, roo860 said:

State of that truck, obviously passed the emissions test.

It was all smoke and mirrors.

8 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

It was all smoke and mirrors.

No, probably all smoke but NO MIRRORS.

This truck driver should be fined heavily, and license to drive a truck cancelled for 5 years.

 

The pick up driver, fined for failing to stop after an accident.

Two wrongs don't make a right .

Rubbish video, don't see any headlock etc

1 hour ago, me4175 said:

The pickup driver is most at fault in my eyes. With a truckload full of kids in the back, he must just stop at the roadside and let the idiot pass. But instead he drives recklessly fast and tries to stay ahead of the lorry. 

Those guys like to drive over slowly and hog the road.

 

Standard practice.

1 hour ago, Old Croc said:

It was all smoke and mirrors.

Truck driving at it's finest... 

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

The truck driver should be arrested/banned/fined for

...................................being a fragile, unmanly wimp!

....came across a accident and had to veer.......

Righto, good road sense of what is going on around him then.????????

2 hours ago, VinnieK said:

T#rd World

Yes, there's no irrational road rage in "your (turd) world", is there?

2 hours ago, me4175 said:

The pickup driver is most at fault in my eyes. With a truckload full of kids in the back, he must just stop at the roadside and let the idiot pass. But instead he drives recklessly fast and tries to stay ahead of the lorry. 

The truck isn't having an overtaking move prevented by the pickup driver, he's trying to get at the  driver.  Didn't you read the article?

2 hours ago, roo860 said:

State of that truck, obviously passed the emissions test.

They only have to pass the emissions test at the time of the test so it's not unlikely that it did pass.    

 

Yes, yes, before someone jumps all over me, I know the emissions are supposed to met all the time but I'm referring only to the time of getting certified.

Dangerous nutter in the truck. Needs jailing for that never mind a driving ban. 

 

Rooster

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

They only have to pass the emissions test at the time of the test so it's not unlikely that it did pass.    

 

Yes, yes, before someone jumps all over me, I know the emissions are supposed to met all the time but I'm referring only to the time of getting certified.

Thanks Jeremy Clarkson. ????

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Yes, there's no irrational road rage in "your (turd) world", is there?

Glad you found the 'u' in your keyboard... couldn't locate it on mine..????

12 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Thanks Jeremy Clarkson. ????

Always happy to help out.

3 hours ago, me4175 said:

The pickup driver is most at fault in my eyes. With a truckload full of kids in the back, he must just stop at the roadside and let the idiot pass. But instead he drives recklessly fast and tries to stay ahead of the lorry. 

Oh yes pull off the bridge into the water, i wonder why he didn't do that.

Shocking. Why don't the news reporters not use masks anymore like before ?????????????!

Jesus  and i have to share the roads with these low IQ ,totally crazy nutters, im suprised no one pulled a gun.

41 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Oh yes pull off the bridge into the water, i wonder why he didn't do that.

Maybe he can not swim?????????

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

They only have to pass the emissions test at the time of the test so it's not unlikely that it did pass.    

 

Yes, yes, before someone jumps all over me, I know the emissions are supposed to met all the time but I'm referring only to the time of getting certified.

I reckon a few things/people on this forum (inc me) need to be certified from time to time.????????

4 hours ago, me4175 said:

The pickup driver is most at fault in my eyes. With a truckload full of kids in the back, he must just stop at the roadside and let the idiot pass. But instead he drives recklessly fast and tries to stay ahead of the lorry. 

ok, even ridiculous opinions are allowed here...????????????

TIT

Nice shiny truck blowing smoke like a cane field on fire….