EXAT officer under fire for offensive new year Facebook post

[webfact]

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) punished an officer for insulting drivers who use expressways for free during the new year holiday by calling them “dogs.”

 

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The Facebook post of the officer, whose identity was not revealed, went viral on Thai social media on December 31. In the post, the female officer included a picture of a new year party at the EXAT office with the caption that said:

“Working on the last day of the year. Welcoming New Year’s Day, the day when all the dogs will be allowed to use almost every expressway for free.”

EXAT typically waives toll fees on most tollways nationwide during public holidays, allowing Thais travelling from their home provinces to work in Bangkok or returning home to spend special occasions with family. This initiative aims to encourage those who usually avoid tolls to utilise them, saving travel time and enabling more quality time with their families. However, a recent post by an EXAT officer sparked controversy as many netizens found the language offensive.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6

 

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[Digitalbanana]

Petch strikes again.

 

6 minutes ago, webfact said:

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[NoDisplayName]

28 minutes ago, Digitalbanana said:

Petch strikes again.

 

 

Were the Glazer family planning to drive for free on Thai expressways to attend the funeral?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

“Working on the last day of the year. Welcoming New Year’s Day, the day when all the dogs will be allowed to use almost every expressway for free.”

A chip on ones shoulder?

[PETERTHEEATER]

Clearly he's referring to the guide dogs which some vision impaired drivers rely on.

[flyingtlger]

23 hours ago, webfact said:

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) punished an officer for insulting drivers who use expressways for free during the new year holiday by calling them “dogs.”