Motorbike taxi speeds along Patong Beach, alarming tourists (video)

[webfact]

A motorbike taxi was seen speeding along Patong Beach in Phuket, causing confusion among the many tourists relaxing on the shore. Lifeguards attempted to intervene but were unable to catch the rider.

 

A video showing a motorbike taxi riding on Patong Beach in Kathu district, Phuket, was shared by Monsoongarbage Thailand and Newshawk Phuket, causing a stir on social media. The 16-second clip captures the incident that took place yesterday evening. It showed the motorbike weaving through the crowded beach, with confused tourists looking on.

 

The incident prompted a wave of comments from the public, with many expressing their dismay.

 

“We can’t blame foreign tourists when our own people set such examples.”

“The police should start cracking down on these motorbike taxis.”

 

“Phuket has a thousand problems every day.”

 

Police confirmed that the motorbike rider was indeed a taxi driver, but his specific queue or affiliation was not identified. Lifeguards on duty tried to chase the rider but could not catch up to him.

 

The video quickly gained traction online, sparking debates and discussions about the behaviour of local motorbike taxi drivers and the enforcement of regulations on the beach. Many pointed out the potential dangers of such actions, not only for the tourists but also for the rider himself.

 

Locals voiced their frustration, noting that this was not an isolated incident but part of a larger issue with motorbike taxis in the area. They called for stricter enforcement and better regulation to prevent similar occurrences in the future, reported KhaoSod.

 

In related news, two women reached out to several Thai news agencies to seek justice after a motorcycle taxi rider physically assaulted them in Soi Pattaya 4 after they complained about the rider failing to signal before turning.

 

Photo of Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-07-15

 

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[stoner]

wing something alright. 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

“The police should start cracking down on these motorbike taxis.”

 

“Phuket has a thousand problems every day.”

Ain't that so... 

[roo860]

'Speeds along'?

Could walk faster 

[OneMoreFarang]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

speeding

Speeding?

At least in that video he rides slowly.

And maybe, just maybe, he has a good reason to do that. An example would be to bring some urgently needed medicine or something like that.

[ChrisY1]

No worries...Thais can do this...foreigners will be fined 5000B!

[lordgrinz]

Yet, motorcycles daily flying down sidewalks and through Zebra crossings with pedestrians on/in them, is not alarming?

[loong]

1 hour ago, roo860 said:

'Speeds along'?

Could walk faster 

 

41 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Speeding?

At least in that video he rides slowly.

And maybe, just maybe, he has a good reason to do that. An example would be to bring some urgently needed medicine or something like that.

 

Difficult to judge the speed at that distance and angle.
You ever watched motor racing on TV?

[Peterphuket]

Glad to be out of there.

[daveAustin]

Reckon tourists are only confused that a taxi rider is riding so competently. Perhaps it is stolen lol.

[kwaussie]

I'm pretty sure thats not Patong Beach!

[watchcat]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

A motorbike taxi was seen speeding along Patong Beach in Phuket,

What about the 4-weel drive in front of him?

[watchcat]

5 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Reckon tourists are only confused that a taxi rider is riding so competently. Perhaps it is stolen lol.

AI picture....?

 

[KhunLA]

5 hours ago, kwaussie said:

I'm pretty sure thats not Patong Beach!

Agree ... and he's not speedy, and nobody seems to be alarmed 🙄

[ChipButty]

Thats not Patong beach, 

[Foek]

Must have been a foreign taxi driver as i see soooooo many people looking confused 

[it is what it is]

 

speeding? who write this rubbish? and why does webfact post this nonsense, are they soooo desperate for clicks?