A food delivery rider who violated the law by riding on a pavement slapped a pedestrian in the face because the victim blocked his path.

 

Two days ago, the victim, Kitti Panantanannon, shared a video of the moment when he was attacked on his Facebook account. In the caption, he said…

 

“I filed a complaint at Phra Khanong Police Station. He drove a motorcycle on the pavement at a high speed and asked me, a pedestrian, why I do not give him away. He even came back to attack me. The motorcycle also did not have a registration plate.”

 

Kitti was seen in the video walking on the pavement when the food delivery rider abruptly approaches from the opposite direction. The rider’s shoulder hit Kitti, so he stopped and stared at Kitti. Kitti decided to walk away from the rider, but the rider followed him and slapped him in the face without warning. Kitti fought back by kicking the motorcycle.

 

Kitti later gave an interview to Channel 3 yesterday explaining that the incident occurred near Sukhumvit Soi 85 in Bangkok.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Facebook/ Kitti Rex Panantanannon

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/pavement-rage-food-delivery-rider-delivers-slap-to-pedestrian-for-blocking-his-path

 

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Only in the LOS

Shame he didn't kick him hard enough. No number plate and probably no license. confiscate his M/C and pay the guy 10k in compensation, like the Ozzy guy had to.

He should simply have pushed the guy off the scooter.

3 minutes ago, billd766 said:

He should simply have pushed the guy off the scooter.

It’ll happen soon enough...    and we’ll read the headline here... 

 

“ [*Foreigner*] violently pushes hard working delivery rider off his motorcycle”..... and we’ll read the ensuing hang-em high posts....  deport him etc etc.... there’s no need for violence etc etc...

 

I’ve nearly been hit numerous times by motorcyclists on Bangkok’s pavements, despite numerous ‘crack-downs’ its still an issue, as is not stopping at pedestrian crossings etc.... 

 

... So, what happens when someone takes action ???...  especially when its a foreigner?

 

And here in lies the issue....  the utter absence of enforcement, the utter apathy to deal with such issues empowers and enables those breaking the law with a sense of entitlement such that when their behaviour is called out, their response is one of ‘self-righteous anger’..... 

 

 

[*insert nationality there*....   probably a Brit or an Aussie leading to a load of Aussie or Brit bashing posts !!!! ]

 

9 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

It’ll happen soon enough...    and we’ll read the headline here... 

 

“ [*Foreigner*] violently pushes hard working delivery rider off his motorcycle”..... and we’ll read the ensuing hang-em high posts....  deport him etc etc.... there’s no need for violence etc etc...

 

I’ve nearly been hit numerous times by motorcyclists on Bangkok’s pavements, despite numerous ‘crack-downs’ its still an issue, as is not stopping at pedestrian crossings etc.... 

 

... So, what happens when someone takes action ???...  especially when its a foreigner?

 

And here in lies the issue....  the utter absence of enforcement, the utter apathy to deal with such issues empowers and enables those breaking the law with a sense of entitlement such that when their behaviour is called out, their response is one of ‘self-righteous anger’..... 

 

 

[*insert nationality there*....   probably a Brit or an Aussie leading to a load of Aussie or Brit bashing posts !!!! ]

 

Lucky for me I don't live in the city but in rural Thailand and most of the villages don't have proper pavements anyway.

10 hours ago, billd766 said:

He should simply have pushed the guy off the scooter.

And escalate the situation... yeah always a good idea.

No one in authority cares at all here.

Some of the people here just act like wild children in a play ground.

People riding motor bikes on the pavement is just seen as normal. WTF.

Grow up Thailand.

 

 

Perhaps we could use a slightly adapted old Max Miller joke. "A female motorbike delivery driver came at me on a pedestrian bridge. I didn't know whether to block her passage or toss myself off."

11 hours ago, billd766 said:

Lucky for me I don't live in the city but in rural Thailand and most of the villages don't have proper pavements anyway.

Same here mate, A lot less hassle, though pavements would be a luxury we are concentrating on getting a decent road first.....

Thai Police. A joke. Just another way of paying unemployment benefits.

And the sea captain holding the Nestle board stood by and did nothing . Didn't even video the altercation. Shame on him. To preoccupied with a bit of fluff to help.

 

 

Until Thai police enforce the rules it’s never going to end. So unfortunately we will have to deal with this for a long time coming. The police just don’t care. 
They should also pay the police more, issue them a government motorbike and the rest of the stuff they need to do their job after training and passing the tests on laws. Now most police have to use their own vehicles and buy what they need for the job. No wonder most cops could give a rats ass. Better to stop and hassle the foreigners to fill their pockets. 

I was coming out of Friendship supermarket on Pattaya Tai the other day. There is a small hedge at the front of the property. I walked through the gap in the hedge and was nearly run over by a motorcyclist riding down the pavement. He was one of those Post Office guys with two big delivery bags either side. Must have been doing at least 30 kph.

15 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

Only in the LOS

No, they ride on the footpath in Aus too. 

I think not many people mind these very low paid workers making a living in this GIK economy.

8 minutes ago, carlyai said:

No, they ride on the footpath in Aus too. 

I think not many people mind these very low paid workers making a living in this GIK economy.

They are not are not allowed to ride motorcycles/scooters in Australia.

 

The fine for riding a motorcycle/scooter on a footpath in Australia is around 23,000 baht plus, loss of points on ones license.

 

If a cop saw a motorcycle/scooter on a footpath in Oz, they would pounce on them, unlike here.

There are two choices of defense. If the bike is stationary, grab a handful of throttle. If moving, try and slam on the front brake and turn the bars. 

13 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

And here in lies the issue....  the utter absence of enforcement, the utter apathy to deal with such issues empowers and enables those breaking the law with a sense of entitlement such that when their behaviour is called out, their response is one of ‘self-righteous anger’..... 

Exactly right.

1 hour ago, jcmj said:

Until Thai police enforce the rules it’s never going to end. So unfortunately we will have to deal with this for a long time coming. The police just don’t care. 
They should also pay the police more, issue them a government motorbike and the rest of the stuff they need to do their job after training and passing the tests on laws. Now most police have to use their own vehicles and buy what they need for the job. No wonder most cops could give a rats ass. Better to stop and hassle the foreigners to fill their pockets. 

More and more i get the feeling Thai police don't enforce the rules because they scared for the offender, he or she lost there face, it is Thai culture isn't?

1 hour ago, 4MyEgo said:

They are not are not allowed to ride motorcycles/scooters in Australia.

 

The fine for riding a motorcycle/scooter on a footpath in Australia is around 23,000 baht plus, loss of points on ones license.

 

If a cop saw a motorcycle/scooter on a footpath in Oz, they would pounce on them, unlike here.

No not correct. Have a look at Bondi Junction. Maybe illegal but still done.

4 minutes ago, carlyai said:

No not correct. Have a look at Bondi Junction. Maybe illegal but still done.

Are we on the same page, i.e. this is about motorcycle/scooter riding on a footpath.

 

I know Bondi Junction very well, if your talking bicycles, that's a different story, this one is about motorcycles/scooters and you won't find anyone riding them on footpaths in Oz as the fines are there to deter them, as are CCTV cameras and the cops.

 

It is a nanny state, it has it's good and bad, hence the reason I am where I am.

1 minute ago, 4MyEgo said:

Are we on the same page, i.e. this is about motorcycle/scooter riding on a footpath.

 

I know Bondi Junction very well, if your talking bicycles, that's a different story, this one is about motorcycles/scooters and you won't find anyone riding them on footpaths in Oz as the fines are there to deter them, as are CCTV cameras and the cops.

 

It is a nanny state, it has it's good and bad, hence the reason I am where I am.

Yes sorry, I was talking about bikes, but E- bikes.

This explains the mentality of some of these morons!

I nearly killed one the other day in the car. So dangerous. I was so angry. I drove up onto the pavement and still missed him. 

 

I must get my eyes tested.

If one is aware enough, it is very easy to just yank someone off his motorbike. Would have loved to see the look on his face when he was laying on the sidewalk.

Feelin' the Will Smith vibes

Gutless Government don't give a rats,,  Can't do their job to make the Lazy good for nothing money collecting cops to got off their @ss and do their job.

Nothing is going to change in a hurry if at all  if no one uphold any laws .

 

16 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I’ve nearly been hit numerous times by motorcyclists on Bangkok’s pavements, despite numerous ‘crack-downs’ its still an issue, as is not stopping at pedestrian crossings etc.... 

Been spooked a few times myself.  In the future, when it happens, I'll have my phone/camera at the ready ... cha ching

Patong spent thousands building a nice pedestrian walkway on the beach unfortunately you cannot walk safely due to the beach vendors and grab bikes delivering food using it as a road. If your hit walking a Zebra crossing going to the beach the food vendors will hit you on a pedestrian pathway.

21 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

16 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I’ve nearly been hit numerous times by motorcyclists on Bangkok’s pavements, despite numerous ‘crack-downs’ its still an issue, as is not stopping at pedestrian crossings etc.... 

Been spooked a few times myself.  In the future, when it happens, I'll have my phone/camera at the ready ... cha ching

Be sure to get slapped across the face... although after seeing how much the Aussie was charged for damaging a wing mirror you may well find yourself charged for causing trouble...