Drunk Thai Man Uses Scissors to Attack Taxi Rider Over Fare

[webfact]

 

A harrowing incident in Nonthaburi, Thailand, has left a motorcycle taxi rider hospitalised after being stabbed by a drunken passenger. The altercation occurred on July 17th when 56-year-old Akkaraphon attacked the rider, identified as 44-year-old Thunya, to avoid paying the fare.

 

Thunya had driven Akkaraphon from Bang Bua Thong Market to a village near Bangkok. Upon arrival, Thunya requested the fare of 150 baht.

 

Unexpectedly, Akkaraphon, reportedly intoxicated after consuming four bottles of beer, refused to pay. Instead, he suggested that Thunya collect the money at the end of the month. The situation quickly escalated as Akkaraphon suddenly stabbed Thunya in the neck with a pair of scissors.

 

Police officers from Bang Bua Thong Police Station were promptly notified and hurried to the scene along with Poh Teck Tung Foundation rescue workers.

 

Thunya was rushed to Bang Bua Thong Hospital, suffering from a serious neck wound on the left side. Despite the severe injury, he managed to leap from his motorcycle to avoid further attacks, causing Akkaraphon to fall.

 

Locals and witnesses intervened, restraining Akkaraphon until law enforcement arrived. The assailant was subsequently taken to the police station for questioning. During his interrogation, Akkaraphon admitted to the stabbing, attributing his actions to his inebriated state.

 

Thunya’s wife, 40-year-old Saranya, expressed her deep concern for her husband, who remained conscious but unable to communicate effectively. She emphasised that Thunya was the family's sole breadwinner and voiced relief that the attacker had been apprehended.

 

Picture via Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-07-20

 

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[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

During his interrogation, Akkaraphon admitted to the stabbing, attributing his actions to his inebriated state.

Oh well that's OK init he was drunk, fine him and let  him go, or give him the normal 50% discount from any prison sentence ..    It's attempted murder at this stage, I hope the M/C taxi driver recovers OK, and sues the Ass off Akkaraphon for loss of earnings and all related stuff. There should be a govt. family fund for these situations but as usual  the poor suffer here, while USD billionaires keep raking it in. TIT. 

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Unexpectedly, Akkaraphon, reportedly intoxicated after consuming four bottles of beer, refused to pay. Instead, he suggested that Thunya collect the money at the end of the month. The situation quickly escalated as Akkaraphon suddenly stabbed Thunya in the neck with a pair of scissors.

Attempted murder charge... 10 years, that should dry him out.

[arick]

Good because the taxi driver's in Bangkok deserve it their fares in the last 8 months are absolutely ridiculous so charging 500 just to go around Sathon they're charging 500 to go to the airport when the normal fee is only 250

Edited July 20 by arick

[Luuk Chaai]

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