Swedes and Thais fight each other over traffic rule in Phuket

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Photo by MGR Online.

 

by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana

Police tracked down and caught two Swedish men and three Thai men on Friday, 17 February 2023, who were fighting each other at the end of Soi Bangla street in Patong Sub district, Kathu District, Phuket Province, Thailand over a traffic rule.

 

The controversy started around 3.30 PM of 13 February, when the group of Thais told the tourists that they could not ride their motorcycle into Soi Bangla street, according to the rule.

 

This led to an argument between the two groups and later the fight.

 

Full story: https://scandasia.com/swedes-and-thais-fight-each-other-over-traffic-rule-in-phuket/

 

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Two Foreigners and Three Thais Arrested in Patong, Phuket After Fighting Following Motorbike Racing Dispute
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Patong – Two foreigners and three Thais were arrested after fighting over motorbike racing in Patong.

 

The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they checked CCTV footage and tracked down five people involved in the incident who were two Swedish nationals and three Thais.

One of them is a taxi motorbike rider. He admitted that he was involved in the fighting after they warned a group of foreign motorbike racers that they are not allowed to ride on Bangla Road except with permission by law enforcement officers.

 

The foreign motorbike riders were disappointed and angry before they verbally insulted the Thai men with abrasive language which led to a physical conflict.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/02/17/update-two-foreigners-and-three-thais-arrested-in-patong-phuket-after-fighting-following-motorbike-racing-dispute/

 

-- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2023-02-18

 

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[dpeti73]

How nice the rule follower moto taxi driver educate farangs about traffic rules. Still waiting who was right and who won the fight?

[TheFishman1]

Wow, two foreigners against three thia I would’ve had thought it would’ve been to a gas for five Thais  TIT

[Iron Tongue]

I don't consider it a legitimate fight until someone pulls a gun and shoots a bystander across the street.

[bangon04]

21 minutes ago, Iron Tongue said:

I don't consider it a legitimate fight until someone pulls a gun and shoots a bystander across the street.

don't forget the machete option........

[Asquith Production]

Who was right? Were they Swedes allowed to ride there bikes or not?

[IAMHERE]

2 hours ago, TheFishman1 said:

Wow, two foreigners against three thia I would’ve had thought it would’ve been to a gas for five Thais  TIT

Looks like six foot swedes kicking the heck out of two five foot Thai's.  A lot of tough farangs when confronted with short asians.

[khaowong1]

So, who was right?  

[goldenbrwn1]

I have a feeling 3 wasn’t enough and they came unstuck or this would of been another Farang battered and hospital headline.

[Denim]

The Swedes seem to have caught the sun a bit.

[baz69er]

Maybe they should of rode on the path like many others do.....????????

[Classic Ray]

No one is entitled to make their own traffic laws. If they are not allowed to drive in a particular direction or on a particular street, the authorities must put up a sign to say so, not rely on a taxi rider to enforce a “rule”. No wonder the Swedes were upset.

[leither69]

12 minutes ago, IAMHERE said:

Looks like six foot swedes kicking the heck out of two five foot Thai's.  A lot of tough farangs when confronted with short asians.

 

Looks like you're making up your own story!! Did you attend the press conference with your measuring tape? Are you a converted farang hater? Did it say in the article who won the fight? NO, "get a life comes to mind "

[Thomas KH]

I'll roast and eat my right foot if they are full-blooded Swedes.

 

 

[Tropposurfer]

Note the racist intent in some of the posts. Runs deep and can't wait to rear its ugly head at any opportunity.

[jesimps]

14 minutes ago, goldenbrwn1 said:

I have a feeling 3 wasn’t enough and they came unstuck or this would of been another Farang battered and hospital headline.

Would have or would've. Not would of.

[Lucky Bones]

8 minutes ago, Thomas KH said:

I'll roast and eat my right foot if they are full-blooded Swedes.

 

 

That is a serious case of the munchies thanks to Anutin????????

[Dogsredrocket]

Looks like more Arabs and Africans masquerading as Europeans because someone in the family got a "refugee" VISA.

 

Regardless, I'd probably be upset if a local (who is likely unlicensed and uninsured) made up their own traffic rules and was yelling in my face.

[zzaa09]

Can't we all just get along...

????

[FinChin67]

Börje, Svante & Ulf (in photo) have been really naughty, very typical Swedish vodka tourists.

[brianthainess]

24 minutes ago, leither69 said:

Looks like you're making up your own story!! Did you attend the press conference with your measuring tape? Are you a converted farang hater? Did it say in the article who won the fight? NO, "get a life comes to mind "

And so the Bickering begins and only 8am. 

[Toby1947]

Looks like the horrible little cowards were at it again but the odds 3 on 2 weren't quite in their favour. Better off going home and beating up the wife again 

[BritManToo]

26 minutes ago, leither69 said:

Looks like you're making up your own story!! Did you attend the press conference with your measuring tape? Are you a converted farang hater? Did it say in the article who won the fight? NO, "get a life comes to mind "

No farang in the photo, Thais and Arabs.

[brianthainess]

Anybody have a clue what the "rule" was supposed to be for these ''motorbike racers'' ? Is there a special rule book for them.      

I'm sure they all had driving licenses checked. not.

[firemans35]

I haven't been to Patong Beach for many years. Last time I was there the street Soi Bangla closed at night and was turned into a walking street. I didn't think it closed at 3:30 pm even if it did, I'm sure there are thai's also driving on the street after it was closed.

[userabcd]

1 hour ago, Thomas KH said:

I'll roast and eat my right foot if they are full-blooded Swedes.

 

 

Those are quite risky odds considering 20 to 22% of Swedes are not blonde haired and blue eyed.

[NorthernRyland]

1 hour ago, Tropposurfer said:

Note the racist intent in some of the posts. Runs deep and can't wait to rear its ugly head at any opportunity.

Sorry I simply refuse to be lied to.

[sammieuk1]

From my sandbox days I remember there is a barrier either end with no entry signs to all vehicles of course you still have to keep your wits about you as not to get run over by speeding traffic ???? 

[norfolkandchance]

34 minutes ago, userabcd said:

Those are quite risky odds considering 20 to 22% of Swedes are not blonde haired and blue eyed.

Link please