Nine British tourists arrested for reckless driving in Phuket

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Thai Post

 

Nine British tourists were detained in Phuket for disturbing the peace after riding their motorcycles recklessly and causing a public nuisance that led to numerous complaints from residents and tourists.

 

The incident occurred early Thursday morning, with the group riding loudly along Khok San Road toward the Muang district, according to Pol Col Ekarat Plaiduang, superintendent of the Chalong police station.

 

Reports from witnesses described their behaviour as disruptive in the otherwise quiet resort area.

 

Police later tracked down the group, who had rented the motorcycles from Patong for the late-night ride.

 

All nine individuals were summoned to the police station, where they faced charges for public disturbance.

 

Their documents were checked, and each was fined, with the incident formally recorded by authorities, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-11-10

 

 

[NickyLouie]

Good job

[Gottfrid]

I am sorry, but I have to question this. All nine were Brits? I thought the Arabhassan Muslimah had registered trademark on such activities.

[Swiss1960]

When will they arrested fine the 9000 Thais who cause the same loud public disturbance by removing the mufflers from their bikes?

[Sir Swagman]

Reckless driving would certainly make them stand out amongst the Thai drivers

[Patong2021]

1 hour ago, Swiss1960 said:

When will they arrested fine the 9000 Thais who cause the same loud public disturbance by removing the mufflers from their bikes?

 

Stop it. The  fact is that these buffoons were riding around in a mostly tourist zone disturbing people. The hotels and tourists complained and action was taken. Your argument is that no action should have been taken because some Thais  may or may not drive around without a muffler and it is weak.  Another wrongful act does not excuse intentional dangerous activity.

The drivers were not just making noise, but driving like idiots scaring people. The cops could not get them for that because they did not see the wrongful activity occur, but they could get them for disturbing the peace.

[Scouse123]

29 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

Stop it. The  fact is that these buffoons were riding around in a mostly tourist zone disturbing people. The hotels and tourists complained and action was taken. Your argument is that no action should have been taken because some Thais  may or may not drive around without a muffler and it is weak.  Another wrongful act does not excuse intentional dangerous activity.

The drivers were not just making noise, but driving like idiots scaring people. The cops could not get them for that because they did not see the wrongful activity occur, but they could get them for disturbing the peace.

 

Yep,

 

Flog them, then hang draw and quarter them and deport the remains.

 

Problem solved.

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Nine British tourists were detained in Phuket for disturbing the peace after riding their motorcycles recklessly and causing a public nuisance that led to numerous complaints from residents and tourists.

Easy solution, next flight out.

[kuzmabruk]

At least the police acted.  That’s a positive.  We can only hope for the day that CCTV captures everything and because it’s caught on camera it must be acted upon - basically removing the police from the decision making process.  Thailand loves China, why not mimic them.  Record everything, prosecute everything.  

[ikke1959]

If the RTP did their job not only to catch the tourists but the locals too, Thailand would be much better

[Cabradelmar]

It's baffling what some tourist think is a good time...

[lavender19]

20 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

I am sorry, but I have to question this. All nine were Brits? I thought the Arabhassan Muslimah had registered trademark on such activities.

Probably Muslim anyway. There are quite few in the UK you know. And they are protected by the police back there   

[bristolgeoff]

It happens in every town young thais doing the same but never arrested or charged.

[mdr224]

Police will stop anyone they think has money

[Bday Prang]

4 minutes ago, bristolgeoff said:

It happens in every town young thais doing the same but never arrested or charged.

just maybe, nobody has reported them to the police?

[Bday Prang]

1 hour ago, kuzmabruk said:

At least the police acted.  That’s a positive.  We can only hope for the day that CCTV captures everything and because it’s caught on camera it must be acted upon - basically removing the police from the decision making process.  Thailand loves China, why not mimic them.  Record everything, prosecute everything.  

Be careful what you wish for.   Very few people would be in favour of your sort of society

[khunpin]

British news day today. 

They are all over. 

And it's not a surprise to me that it's not good news again. 

Something must be wrong in their minds. 

[Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai]

On 11/10/2024 at 8:52 AM, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: Thai Post

 

Nine British tourists were detained in Phuket for disturbing the peace after riding their motorcycles recklessly and causing a public nuisance that led to numerous complaints from residents and tourists.

 

The incident occurred early Thursday morning, with the group riding loudly along Khok San Road toward the Muang district, according to Pol Col Ekarat Plaiduang, superintendent of the Chalong police station.

 

Reports from witnesses described their behaviour as disruptive in the otherwise quiet resort area.

 

Police later tracked down the group, who had rented the motorcycles from Patong for the late-night ride.

 

All nine individuals were summoned to the police station, where they faced charges for public disturbance.

 

Their documents were checked, and each was fined, with the incident formally recorded by authorities, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-11-10

 

 

The 1960's bodgies return looking for widgies.😀

[Dave0206]

Is it rtp or collect the money so they can rest in peace rip the rental company should also face a fine very few people have proper ( motor bike) licence at least I'm sure I don't 

[stevenl]

5 hours ago, Swiss1960 said:

When will they arrested fine the 9000 Thais who cause the same loud public disturbance by removing the mufflers from their bikes?

As my son can attest to, Thai do get fined for that.

[Kinok Farang]

What are the odds of that?

All 9 "British" men being called Mohammed .

[stevenl]

2 hours ago, bristolgeoff said:

It happens in every town young thais doing the same but never arrested or charged.

Not true.

 

1 minute ago, stevenl said:

As my son can attest to, Thai do get fined for that.

 

[BillyBloggs]

True in Lam Plai Mat, they still scream up the main road out of town every night and every morning on the road next to town water supply never stopped.

[amexpat]

21 minutes ago, Kinok Farang said:

What are the odds of that?

All 9 "British" men being called Mohammed .

Can't you find an anti-Muslimism forum to dump your garbage in?  

[michaellee]

5 hours ago, Swiss1960 said:

When will they arrested fine the 9000 Thais who cause the same loud public disturbance by removing the mufflers from their bikes?

What an idiotic comment

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, lavender19 said:

Probably Muslim anyway. There are quite few in the UK you know. And they are protected by the police back there   

Yeah, right! I understand. Nothing bad can happen to such stand up guys. 😉

[Jonathan Swift]

6 hours ago, Swiss1960 said:

When will they arrested fine the 9000 Thais who cause the same loud public disturbance by removing the mufflers from their bikes?

Never. Why should they? For you? If I were you I would not indulge in such "whataboutism" since nobody cares to hear it and it does no good. Instead of complaining about something you can do nothing about you should do something to help.  Unless you want to protest and picket your local police station, what Thai people do is their concern and not yours. Did you forget that this is not your country? TIT. If police already have their share of local problems then they have every right to tell foreigners they are not welcome to come here and do the same thing. If you're going to complain I suggest you find a cause in which you can do some good, like maybe picking up litter in some of the nicer places such as Koh Larn. Maybe do some volunteer work for the poor. 

Edited November 11 by Jonathan Swift

[animatic]

3 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

just maybe, nobody has reported them to the police?

Or the locals have realistic fear of reprisals…

[transam]

On 11/10/2024 at 11:33 AM, Gottfrid said:

I am sorry, but I have to question this. All nine were Brits? I thought the Arabhassan Muslimah had registered trademark on such activities.

A group holiday, perhaps, us lads do go on group holidays, ya know........

[Kinok Farang]

1 hour ago, amexpat said:

Can't you find an anti-Muslimism forum to dump your garbage in?  

No,still looking,but in the meantime chill out dude,it was hilarious and you know it.