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A Bangkok taxi driver brandished brass knuckles and other weapons in an alarming road rage incident, leaving other drivers in fear. The incident was reported on social media by a prominent Facebook page which shared a video clip sent by a concerned follower.

 

A public taxi driver, wearing a strikingly patterned shirt, reportedly displayed brass knuckles and an array of weapons in broad daylight. The event occurred yesterday at 1.52pm on Ratchadaphisek Road, near The Street shopping mall. The video shows the taxi attempting to force its way into another lane, disregarding the solid lane markings. The driver of the vehicle being encroached upon refused to brake, preventing the taxi from merging.

 

The taxi driver responded aggressively, pulling alongside the other vehicle and lowering his window to hurl profanities. He then motioned for the other driver to pull over while flaunting brass knuckles. The driver, alarmed by the threat, sped away. The taxi pursued, displaying a baseball bat and other weapons through the window.

 

The Facebook post warned the public about the orange Bangkok taxi, describing the driver as immature and dangerous, posing a significant risk to fellow road users. The original poster sought legal advice on possible actions to take against the aggressive driver.


The post quickly gained traction, with many expressing their concern and sharing similar experiences with aggressive taxi drivers in the city. The incident has raised questions about the safety of public transportation and the mental stability of some drivers.

 

This incident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for stringent measures to ensure that those who operate public vehicles are fit to do so. The alarming display of weaponry by the taxi driver not only endangered the life of the individual involved in the incident but also highlighted a broader issue of road rage and driver conduct within Bangkok.

 

by Ryan Turner

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-07-02

 

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6 hours ago, webfact said:

A Bangkok taxi driver brandished brass knuckles and other weapons in an alarming road rage incident, leaving other drivers in fear. The incident was reported on social media by a prominent Facebook page which shared a video clip sent by a concerned follower.

Thailands finest at work....

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6 hours ago, webfact said:

He then motioned for the other driver to pull over while flaunting brass knuckles. The driver, alarmed by the threat, sped away. The taxi pursued, displaying a baseball bat and other weapons through the window.

 

Perhaps it's all just a misunderstanding and this taxi driver, like all Thai taxi drivers, was being honest and charitable, trying to return someone's lost weapons to them.  He just got the wrong person.

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22 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Taxi drivers are always on the lowest rung of society in any country.

Smart, educated people do not become taxi drivers.

It is a job for losers.

In most cases taxi drivers are people who are not qualified or don't have the brains to do anything else. I was mostly a professional musician so had a lot of time through the day so held local Taxi licenses. I also held a PSV and HGV Licence for use when I felt like a break from being a musician and when I wanted wage packets for certain things Wink Wink.

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