webfact Posted Tuesday at 03:27 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:27 AM 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 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MalcolmB Posted Tuesday at 03:34 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 03:34 AM 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. 1 2 4 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted Tuesday at 03:44 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 03:44 AM The taxi driver should be banned from driving period. 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Emdog Posted Tuesday at 03:51 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 03:51 AM How about giving the public the license plate number??? 1 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted Tuesday at 05:45 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:45 AM A couple of off topic troll posts removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blueman1 Posted Tuesday at 05:47 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 05:47 AM 2 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. Oh ! YOU Are sooooooooo Cheeky !! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lordgrinz Posted Tuesday at 05:47 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 05:47 AM He should have his taxi license confiscated and be banned for life. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted Tuesday at 05:49 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:49 AM Big mistake if the lunatic in the other car has a baseball bat or a gun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris BKK Posted Tuesday at 06:59 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:59 AM Dont bring brass knuckles or a baseball to a gun fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lopburikid Posted Tuesday at 07:20 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:20 AM 1 hour ago, lordgrinz said: He should have his taxi license confiscated and be banned for life. Most of them don't have a taxi license, come to think of it, most don't have a driver's license😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korat Kiwi Posted Tuesday at 08:36 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:36 AM Didn't the police not have a meeting with taxi and uber drivers just yesterday? To talk about driver and passenger safety? Obviously in one ear and out the other. Just another day in paradise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted Tuesday at 09:43 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:43 AM 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.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted Tuesday at 10:05 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:05 AM 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paymaster Posted Tuesday at 10:23 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 10:23 AM 6 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. I suppose a man of your superior education and employment would never lower yourself to travel by taxi. Obviously a 100% limousine passenger. Pompous ass. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted Tuesday at 12:12 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 12:12 PM 8 hours ago, webfact said: The Facebook post warned the public about the orange Bangkok taxi I do hope he wasn't texting whilst driving.......😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted yesterday at 02:51 AM Share Posted yesterday at 02:51 AM 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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