Popular Post webfact Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 A violent clash between motorbike taxi riders and a taxi driver near North Pattaya’s bus station was caught on camera last Sunday, March 10. In a dramatic video obtained by reporters yesterday, the chaos unfolds as motorbike taxi riders, donning their signature orange vests, unleash a barrage of blows on the hapless taxi driver, with his terrified passengers looking on. The confrontation took a sinister turn when the besieged taxi driver grabbed a golf club to fend off his assailants, only to face a retaliatory strike from one of the motorbike taxi riders wielding a broomstick. The root cause of the conflict seems to stem from concerns about the motorbike taxi riders’ livelihoods being threatened by the presence of the taxi. Mag and Pop, two of the motorbike taxi drivers involved, shed light on the escalating tensions. Mag recounted how he politely requested the Bangkok taxi driver to refrain from poaching passengers from their designated stand, only to be met with insults and boasts about the cabbie’s former police status. Pop admitted to wielding the broomstick but insisted it was in defence of his comrade. Despite the heated altercation, no injuries were reported, and no official complaints were lodged with the police. Both Mag and Pop stressed the importance of adhering to regulations and maintaining peaceful coexistence among different modes of transportation, reported Pattaya Mail. With daily earnings hovering around 300 baht, largely driven by app-based services, the motorbike taxi riders issued a plea for respect and solidarity from taxis operating in the area. In related news, in a violent altercation that unfolded on a busy Pattaya street, two Songthaew drivers went head-to-head in a brutal brawl over a group of Chinese tourists. The explosive confrontation left one driver hospitalised and the other facing serious legal consequences. In other news, a physical altercation suddenly erupted between two passenger van drivers in front of Ratsada Pier in Phuket on the afternoon of February 18. The spectacle, which was captured on video by a passing vehicle, soon became a local sensation on social media channels. by Nattapong Westwood Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail Full story: The Thaiger 2024-03-14 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 The orange wan riders/drivers just need to get on Bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 2 hours ago, webfact said: In a dramatic video obtained by reporters yesterday, the chaos unfolds as motorbike taxi riders, donning their signature orange vests, unleash a barrage of blows on the hapless taxi driver, with his terrified passengers looking on Welcome to Thailand where your safety is paramount. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 So how does this work? Am I supposed to take my ride with the winner of the fight? 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Barbarians! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Paul KNIGHT Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Ah the Thai cultural Face saving and ego maniacs ruling the roads. All hail the nighty egomaniacs who are supposed to ferry tourists. Remove their licences for 12 months ( not that will deter them riding/ driving ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Laszlo Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Golf clubs & broomsticks... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamon Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: The orange wan riders/drivers just need to get on Bolt But that would mean they would have to work hard and not sit around most of the day doing nothing while waiting for a foreigner to fleece. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 I fail to see the sense in his always returning violence. Both parties are licensed drivers working in the hospitality sector. Where does it stand that any of the groups active have no right to work or pick up passenger in certain areas or places? Just deal with them as normal criminals and leverage heavy fines as well as jail time for the ones who can not accept fair competition. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 4 hours ago, webfact said: With daily earnings hovering around 300 baht, largely driven by app-based services, the motorbike taxi riders issued a plea for respect and solidarity from taxis operating in the area. 3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: The orange wan riders/drivers just need to get on Bolt They seem to do that or something like it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 With no police force these brawls are almost a daily occurrence as is the road kill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Ah, don't you just love the land of smiles. Maybe it should be land of savages. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Ah, don't you just love the land of smiles. Maybe it should be land of savages. At least they are fighting for a reason... unlike the hooligans in other countries... ie UK 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 10 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said: At least they are fighting for a reason... unlike the hooligans in other countries... ie UK That reason being the audacity of a taxi dropping passengers off at a bus station! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted March 14 Popular Post Share Posted March 14 16 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said: At least they are fighting for a reason... unlike the hooligans in other countries... ie UK They don't pretend the UK is the land of smiles, as far as I know. And you think attacking a lone taxi driver because he was near 'their' spot is good reason? If I was a potential passenger I'd think it was up to me what mode of transport I wanted to use. And after seeing a mob attacking the taxi driver I know which I'd choose. Which would you choose? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) 5 hours ago, webfact said: unleash a barrage of blows The root cause of the conflict seems to stem from concerns about the motorbike taxi riders’ livelihoods being threatened by the presence of the taxi. Similar tactics drug lords use when other drug runners, mafia types are showing their presence. Edited March 14 by SAFETY FIRST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Gottfrid said: Where does it stand that any of the groups active have no right to work or pick up passenger in certain areas or places? The orange vest guys pay someone for the privilege of being able to wait at certain points. You can't simply fess up and join the group. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 6 hours ago, webfact said: Pop admitted to wielding the broomstick but insisted it was in defence of his comrade. Comrade? were they Russians? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 25 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: The orange vest guys pay someone for the privilege of being able to wait at certain points. You can't simply fess up and join the group. Just proof that corruption exists in Thailand not only at the very top but also the very bottom, even to lowly motorcycle taxi drivers who have to pay for their place at the curb and even for their right to work at all by having to 'purchase' their jacket. Wonderful society, built on greed, corruption and - as a result - violence. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, Gottfrid said: I fail to see the sense in his always returning violence. Both parties are licensed drivers working in the hospitality sector. Where does it stand that any of the groups active have no right to work or pick up passenger in certain areas or places? Just deal with them as normal criminals and leverage heavy fines as well as jail time for the ones who can not accept fair competition. Get away! Stop making sense!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: even to lowly motorcycle taxi drivers who have to pay for their place at the curb and even for their right to work at all by having to 'purchase' their jacket So having purchased their jacket which usually has their location printed on it should they not be able to defend their patch🤔 Most large cities in the world sell taxi licenses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 hours ago, brianthainess said: Comrade? were they Russians? Nyet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 5 hours ago, Victor Laszlo said: Golf clubs & broomsticks... Could be another remake of Mary Poppins, 🎶Raindrops on Roses & Whiskers on Kittens Golf clubs & Broomsticks.... ... These are a few of my favorite things🎶 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 5 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: So having purchased their jacket which usually has their location printed on it should they not be able to defend their patch🤔 Most large cities in the world sell taxi licenses. Are you seriously equating the official purchase of a license through the local authority with paying a Mr Big a bribe to have a jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 9 minutes ago, 2baht said: Nyet! Chinese ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: Ah, don't you just love the land of smiles. Maybe it should be land of savages. Land of Smirks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 When the Thais want to outdo the Swiss in the media worldwide .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 17 minutes ago, 2baht said: Land of Smirks! Of course, there are some who are more comfortable in a place with lower standards than they have to live up to at home. That's why they reside in a place where they don't have to try too hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 What about the mentioned songthaew drivers feuding over a covey of Chinese passengers could have commandeered the situation with a makeshift flag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, 2baht said: Get away! Stop making sense!!! Yeah, I know. I am sorry. I just bitch-slapped it out of myself. Feeling better already. All back to normal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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