Chinese Tourist Fined 5,000 Baht for Filming Social Media Video Content in Flooded River

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Chiang Mai — On October 3rd, 2024, Chiang Mai local media reported a Chinese man was seen floating in the strong currents of the Ping River near Nawarat Bridge in Chiang Mai, appearing relaxed as he filmed a video for social media.

Despite the swift current, he seemed unbothered, causing concern among locals who witnessed the incident. A good Samaritan alerted authorities, and the Nakorn Ping Radio Center dispatched officers and rescue teams to assist.

According to the Chiang Mai local media, they successfully rescued the Chinese man near Mengrai Bridge, after he had drifted 3-4 kilometers downstream.

 

The man was publicly identified as Li Bin, a Chinese tourist. He was taken to Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station where officers from the Immigration Police charged him with “Causing a public nuisance and alarm.”

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 

-- 2024-10-05

 

 

[mdr224]

“Causing a public nuisance and alarm.” He wasnt hurting anyone. Why dont they do anything about the chinese shouting indoors and spitting everywhere

[fondue zoo]

 

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

charged him with “Causing a public nuisance and alarm.

 

but he was just TikTok'ing his last stupid moments in a flooded river?

[Gottfrid]

So, once again the RTP found an easy way to extort money for an individual. We have to call it extortion as they will find it very hard to keep their stance according to the law. This man was not hurting anyone, in distress or in anyway annoying the public. The one they call the good Samaritan is the one they should focus on, as that person seems to be annoyed or scared over things he/she cannot control. That person should be fined for interrupting a peaceful ride on the river..

 

The Chinese did not do anything wrong unless it is:

• Against the law to swim in the river.
• Unlawful to use boat on the river.
• Not legal to float and film on the river.

I don´t think they will find support in the law for such things.

[novacova]

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

He was taken to Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station where officers from the Immigration Police charged him with “Causing a public nuisance and alarm.”

Annoying others is a criminal act. The cops should visit AN and start arresting the annoying people in the political forums.

[Hummin]

He got rewarded for doing stupid things, that seems innocent, but as a previous white water kayaker and sup padler, it takes experience, equipment, and also knowing the river well to be safe, and not risk other peoples life if <deleted> happens, and the local fire department have to spend resources trying to save you. 

 

A flooding river is not easy to read, and death traps being created as the water rise or lower. he got most likely what he deserved. 

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[NoDisplayName]

29 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

“Causing a public nuisance and alarm.” He wasnt hurting anyone. Why dont they do anything about the chinese shouting indoors and spitting everywhere

 

The authorities are much too busy prosecuting young lady tourists for dressing up as schoolgirls for TikTok.

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, Hummin said:

He got rewarded for doing stupid things, that seems innocent, but as a previous white water kayaker and sup padler, it takes experience, equipment, and also knowing the river well to be safe, and not risk other peoples life if <deleted> happens, and the local fire department have to spend resources trying to save you. 

 

A flooding river is not easy to read, and death traps being created as the water rise or lower. he got most likely what he deserved. 

There are not enough courts or gaols if you want to stop people from doing stupid things.

I do not disagree with your comments about the dangers, but people need to learn how to cope with life, not want a nanny state to wrap them in cotton wool.

[ikke1959]

You never know where you can be fined for in Thailand... The laws and rules are being invented instantly ... It doesn't mean it is a stupid action of the man, but he was relaxed so nothing the mattter. If he got in trouble it could be another story

[Hummin]

5 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

There are not enough courts or gaols if you want to stop people from doing stupid things.

I do not disagree with your comments about the dangers, but people need to learn how to cope with life, not want a nanny state to wrap them in cotton wool.

When people  call out the rescue team, it steals resources and time in an already chaotic situation in that area. 

 

When we had a rescue operation be it a climber, base jumper or kayaked, we waited to the rescue operation was finished before we did any activities that could risk another situation. 

 

At least how we used to think before, Not sure how the new look at me generation thinks about it, but we came from a time when every single accident got big news cover, and we had to defend our activities and also prevent them from become illegal.