Israeli Man Fined for Riding Motorcycle on Phuket Beach, Cites Lack of Signage

[Georgealbert]

 

 

In an incident that has raised eyebrows, an Israeli tourist was fined for riding a motorcycle on Kamala Beach in Phuket and expressed confusion over the law, noting that such practices are allowed in Israel.

 

At around 16:30 on November 5, Police Lieutenant Colonel Nakorn Chatphai, Deputy Investigator at Kamala Police Station, received reports of a foreign tourist riding a motorcycle along Kamala Beach, Kamala Subdistrict, Kathu District. The motorcycle reportedly became stuck in the sand, and the incident was captured on video and circulated widely online.

 

Following the report, Police Colonel Somsak Thongkliang, Chief of Kamala Police Station, instructed a task force and patrol team to locate the tourist. They soon found Mr. Amir Midhat, a 30 year old Israeli national, who was brought to Kamala Police Station for questioning.

 

The officers informed Mr. Midhat about the offense, explaining that it is against Thai law to ride motorcycles on public beaches. Mr. Midhat admitted to the act, stating that he was unaware of such restrictions, as there are no similar prohibitions in Israel. He also mentioned the absence of warning signs indicating the rule on the beach.

 

Mr. Midhat accepted responsibility for the misunderstanding and agreed to pay a 5,000 baht fine to settle the matter.

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

-- 2024-11-06