Drunken Benz Driver Threatens Motorcyclist with Gun

[webfact]

 

In a bizarre incident, an intoxicated young man driving a Benz confronted a motorcyclist, brandishing a firearm and making threats.

 

The altercation unfolded in the middle of soi Thonglor. The situation escalated when police arrived to find the Benz parked obstructively. Upon investigation, they discovered that the Benz driver, identified as Mr. Y, had a history of unusual behavior, reported Daily News.

 

On August 25th, at 08:30 AM, Lieutenant Amara Pitak of Thonglor Police Station received a report about a heated argument near the Nikko Hotel on Sukhumvit 55 Road.

 

Officers arrived to find a group of men engaged in a physical confrontation, with a gray Benz blocking the road. Mr. Chai, the motorcyclist, had confronted Mr. Y, who had exited the Benz, exposed himself, and displayed a small pistol. After striking Chai's face, Y fled but returned with another friend, confronting Chai and his friends.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Chai stepped in to defuse the situation, yet Y swiftly produced a hidden firearm, cautioning him, "Are you aware of my identity? I'm an individual you'd best avoid crossing paths with We'll meet again."

 

Law enforcement arrived and apprehended Y and his group, including five individuals suspected of drug use.

 

Y was charged with various offenses, including possession of an unauthorized firearm and possession of drugs for distribution. The five others were charged with drug use. Further legal proceedings are pending.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

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[sammieuk1]

The history of unusual behavior all sounds so perfectly normal here just waiting for Mr. X to rock up with a grenade launcher to complete the story  ????

[OneMoreFarang]

That reminds me of the 3 sons of the infamous Thai politician who like to blame the ear-medicine. Are they still around and telling others: Do you know who my father is?

TiT

[2baht]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

confronted Mr. Y, who had exited the Benz, exposed himself, and displayed a small pistol.

???? Well written! Even the Benz did'nt make his pistol bigger! Get a red BENZ! ????

[2baht]

8 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

That reminds me of the 3 sons of the infamous Thai politician who like to blame the ear-medicine. Are they still around and telling others: Do you know who my father is?

TiT

Legend! Chalerm Yubamrung, Wanchalerm, Duangchalerm and the other one! 

[2baht]

46 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

The history of unusual behavior all sounds so perfectly normal here just waiting for Mr. X to rock up with a grenade launcher to complete the story  ????

They are rather sensitive, are'nt they! ????

[ezzra]

Unhinged people morning routine before leaving home: car keys? check, wallet? check, phone? check, gun? check. 

Edited August 25, 2023 by ezzra

[observer90210]

Drivers in Chinese made cars seem more civilised ????

Edited August 25, 2023 by observer90210

[Ralf001]

Need to check my dash cam but that looks like the merc I got into a bit of road rage with last week.

I backed off when the drivers window went down which is typically when they wave their gun at me.

 

wonder if its the same chap ?

[OneMoreFarang]

19 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Unhinged people morning routine before leaving home: car keys? check, wallet? check, phone? check, gun? check. 

Remember, there is a so called first world country out there where many people are like that.

[Henryford]

Don't you know who i am? Yes some low life punk.

[webfact]

Mercedes-Benz driver arrested after road rage leads to drug and firearm discovery
by Samantha Rose 

 

Image courtesy of Sanook

 

A group of six, including the driver of a Mercedes-Benz, were apprehended following a road rage dispute with motorbike taxi drivers, subsequently leading to the discovery of illegal substances and an unregistered firearm in their vehicle. The altercation took place as the group was returning from a party.

 

Chaowin, 44 years old, the Mercedes-Benz driver, initiated the conflict by attempting to overtake three motorbike taxis. Displeased with the motorbike taxis honking their horns in response, he confronted them, resulting in a physical fight. As more motorbike taxi drivers arrived to intervene, Chaowin brandished a firearm.

 

On arrival at the scene, police officers from Thonglor station apprehended the group and found two grams of crystal methamphetamine, also known as ice, in the boot of the car. An unregistered .25 calibre firearm was found under the front passenger seat. All six individuals; two men, two ladyboys, and two women tested positive for methamphetamine at the hospital.

Further investigations revealed that the Mercedes-Benz was using a fake licence plate. Chaowin, who initially claimed the car belonged to a friend, later changed his story, suggesting he had borrowed the car from a garage for a test drive. However, his claim was discredited, as his occupation is in the clothing business, unrelated to car repairs. The car’s actual owner was traced back to Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/mercedes-benz-driver-arrested-after-road-rage-leads-to-drug-and-firearm-discovery

 

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[fallup88]

Moral of the story, don’t be an idiot in the middle of the road if you have drugs, illegal firearm, fake license plate, and 2 lady boys in the car. 

[Bangkok Barry]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Y, who had exited the Benz, exposed himself, and displayed a small pistol.

Priceless 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

had confronted Mr. Y, who had exited the Benz, exposed himself, and displayed a small pistol.

Snigger.

[RichardColeman]

Why could he not have bumped into a bunch of angry, drugged fueled up students ?

[mrfill]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

found two grams of crystal methamphetamine, also known as ice, in the boot of the car.

Is that the packet showing 346gm on the scales?

[PETERTHEEATER]

10 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

That reminds me of the 3 sons of the infamous Thai politician who like to blame the ear-medicine. Are they still around and telling others: Do you know who my father is?

TiT

I much prefer the new version reported here:

"Are you aware of my identity?"

Much less confrontational.????

 

 

 

[AgMech Cowboy]

10 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

That reminds me of the 3 sons of the infamous Thai politician who like to blame the ear-medicine. Are they still around and telling others: Do you know who my father is?

TiT

Yeah, I remember them. (Bad boys...) Shoot 'em up, boys. (Is my memory right or wrong family)

[kidneyw]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

"Are you aware of my identity? I'm an individual you'd best avoid crossing paths with We'll meet again."

Sounds like the same disruptive nutter we just read about on airoplane from Vietnam.

[OneMoreFarang]

2 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

"Are you aware of my identity?"

To quote Dirty Harry: Punk

Do you feel lucky, punk?