Popular Post snoop1130 Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 A video featuring a foreign man, using a stone to smash a lock and chain on his motorcycle after it got clamped by police in Phuket, has gone viral in Thailand. Thai netizens called on the police to clarify the charges the foreigner faces. The video was shared by a TikTok user, @_neung132, who appears to be a traffic police officer in the Phuket province. The video was later deleted from the account but it was reposted on social media platforms by news agencies and local news pages. The nationality of the foreign man in the video was not confirmed. He was wearing a black T-shirt and shorts, and most of his face was covered by a motorcycle helmet. The foreigner was seen repeatedly smashing the lock and chain on the rear wheel of his motorcycle with a stone. The foreigner said something before the video ended but the music drowned out his voice. From his gesture, the foreign motorcycle rider was angry that the wheel clamp was preventing him from getting around. In the comments section, Thai netizens condemned the foreigner for disrespecting Thai laws. Others said Thailand gave foreigners the privilege to challenge Thai laws. Some urged the Phuket police to clarify whether the foreign man faced any legal charges for his illegal actions. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via TikTok/ @_neung132 via Facebook/ MGR Online ภาคใต้ Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-30 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 (edited) Crucifixion's too good for 'im Edited January 30 by proton 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Regyai Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 Wheel Clamp!?! That pitiful array of old bike chain/locks could be forgiven for being assumed to be a child's prank carried out on a red-plated motorcycle 6 1 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 25 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: In the comments section, Thai netizens condemned the foreigner for disrespecting Thai laws. This... hypocrisy detector hitting Max !!!!... I do no know of a single Thai motorist who follows the Thai laws !!!... Yup.. he parked in the wrong place and was wheel locked... Happened to me with the car a couple of times, no biggie, just call the jollies to come and remove it and pay the 200 baht fine.... The foreigner was obviously an idiot for attempt to break the chain..... but for others to call for 'legal charges' does start to smell of xenophobic over-reaction... If it was a Thai guy would the same sanctimonious puritans ask for clarification of charges ? 2 1 2 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcheech Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) 19 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thai netizens condemned the foreigner for disrespecting Thai laws Disrespecting Thailand yet again. How long o Lord, how long, and when will it end?! Yawn Edited January 31 by metisdead Trolling image removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 To add to his woes that was a coping stone and was of national and historical importance 🤔 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 2 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: To add to his woes that was a coping stone and was of national and historical importance 🤔 He's also wearing cargo shorts and sliders.... he's dressed disrespectfully too.. Didn't he read up on the culture before travelling here ? 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKKKevin Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 (edited) Newbie… A Kathoey would have had that chain off in a split second…. 🤠 Edited January 30 by BKKKevin 2 1 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigStar Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 52 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: but for others to call for 'legal charges' does start to smell of xenophobic over-reaction... If it was a Thai guy would the same sanctimonious puritans ask for clarification of charges ? Well, I would, yes. Disrespecting Thai law, damaging public property, setting a bad precedent for the other idiots, damaging the image of farang, confirming Thai stereotypes. Personal lockup = next logical step. 1 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 26 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: He's also wearing cargo shorts and sliders.... he's dressed disrespectfully too.. Didn't he read up on the culture before travelling here ? Exactly. He should be in full uniform. The collared, checked shirt from the East End thrift shop, dribbling of baked beans on the front; plain cargo shorts; white socks with proper sandals. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said: This... hypocrisy detector hitting Max !!!!... I do no know of a single Thai motorist who follows the Thai laws !!!... thinking exact same thing b4 reading your comment... riding on sidewalks, going against traffic, using a dedicated u turn the wrong way 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roo860 Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 (edited) 15 minutes ago, BigStar said: Exactly. He should be in full uniform. The collared, checked shirt from the East End thrift shop, dribbling of baked beans on the front; plain cargo shorts; white socks with proper sandals. Steve Irwin replica safari shirt complete with pie floater stains and a pair of Blundstones Chelsea Boots, what every well dressed man from the Colonies should wearing, oh, and a Mullet hair cut. Edited January 30 by roo860 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 25 minutes ago, roo860 said: Steve Irwin replica safari shirt complete with pie floater stains and a pair of Blundstones Chelsea Boots, what every well dressed man from the Colonies should wearing, oh, and a Mullet hair cut. There's apparently been an update.. those from the colonies are now wearing their speedo's everywhere !!! Mullet and tash is still in... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 2 hours ago, proton said: Crucifixion's too good for 'im I dream of being crucfied, the lucky thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 10 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thai netizens condemned the foreigner for disrespecting Thai laws. Others said Thailand gave foreigners the privilege to challenge Thai laws. Was it just a plain padlock and chain without any identification to state it was a police wheel-lock? Other paperwork attached to the motorcycle telling the rider to go to a police station for illegal parking? Or did the rider presume it was a disgruntled local? 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gandtee Posted January 30 Popular Post Share Posted January 30 27 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Was it just a plain padlock and chain without any identification to state it was a police wheel-lock? Other paperwork attached to the motorcycle telling the rider to go to a police station for illegal parking? Or did the rider presume it was a disgruntled local? Maybe a local teaching him not to park in front of his shop? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 9 hours ago, Pouatchee said: thinking exact same thing b4 reading your comment... riding on sidewalks, going against traffic, using a dedicated u turn the wrong way Look for another country which will fulfil your expectations.😕 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Damned foreigners! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted January 31 Popular Post Share Posted January 31 This happened on 23 January. He reported to the police on the 24th, was fined and went his way. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Old Bull Posted January 31 Popular Post Share Posted January 31 I was scrounging washing machine parts on the town dump when some town official came along. He saw me but said nothing just put a chain across the gate and put a lock on it. However I had my bolt cutters so ended up with 20' of 3/8" chain and left town. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jippytum Posted January 31 Popular Post Share Posted January 31 Next time use bolt cutters for a quick getaway 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted January 31 Popular Post Share Posted January 31 58 minutes ago, Gandtee said: Maybe a local teaching him not to park in front of his shop? Yes on the red and white markings which mean it is exclusively for the use of the shop owner. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thesetat Posted January 31 Popular Post Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Was it just a plain padlock and chain without any identification to state it was a police wheel-lock? Other paperwork attached to the motorcycle telling the rider to go to a police station for illegal parking? Or did the rider presume it was a disgruntled local? I might tend to agree with your hypothesis.. Being that the video made was posted by a traffic cop then removed from social media only to be picked up again by the news services. It also begs me to ask the question about where the news services got the idea that other Thais were complaining this man and asking what other charges he will have for doing it. Especially since most Thais would have done the same with more success and I have yet to see a Thai driver actually follow every traffic law. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 34 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Yes on the red and white markings which mean it is exclusively for the use of the shop owner. Pretty sure its at BigC Jungceylon, busy cornerand a daily ritual there with tourists ducking in for groceries etc,! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thai netizens condemned the foreigner for disrespecting Thai laws. Some urged the Phuket police to clarify whether the foreign man faced any legal charges for his illegal actions. oh the Irony of these people ........... unbelievable hypocrites ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 11 hours ago, BKKKevin said: Newbie… A Kathoey would have had that chain off in a split second…. 🤠 Only if it was gold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, stevenl said: This happened on 23 January. He reported to the police on the 24th, was fined and went his way. But Thai Netizens want more .... they want justice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Virally United Netizens Protect the Nation. I see a new political party in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 29 minutes ago, steven100 said: But Thai Netizens want more .... they want justice As they should. I do, too. Now typically we sneer at police just giving small fines to crims or taking bribes. Not in this case, however! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 8 minutes ago, klauskunkel said: Virally United Netizens Protect the Nation. I see a new political party in the future. Will you donate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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