Pattaya police are investigating an incident involving a motorbike taxi rider who allegedly attacked a Russian woman after she complained about his reckless driving.

 

Miss Osipova, 41, a Russian real estate agent, filed a police report at Pattaya City Police Station. She appeared with a swollen cheek and a split lip, stating she had been assaulted by a motorbike taxi rider she booked through a ride-hailing app.

 

According to Miss Osipova, the incident occurred around 01.00 on 17 November. She booked a ride from Pratumnak Hill. A young male rider arrived to pick her up. However, less than a kilometre into the ride, she became alarmed by his high-speed driving and the lack of a helmet for her use. Concerned for her safety, she asked him to slow down.

 

As they approached a police post at the viewpoint park entrance on Pratumnak Hill, Miss Osipova requested the rider to stop the bike. Infuriated, the rider parked, turned around, and punched her repeatedly in the face, leaving her bloodied.

 

The assault was witnessed by local residents exercising nearby, who rushed to intervene. Miss Osipova managed to record part of the incident on her phone as evidence. Despite the witnesses' efforts to de-escalate the situation, the rider shouted profanities, including "F*** YOU," and attempted to continue his attack before fleeing the scene on his motorbike.

 

Mr. Sak, a 45-year-old bystander who assisted Miss Osipova, recounted that he was riding his motorbike home when he noticed the commotion. He stopped to help after seeing Miss Osipova injured and bleeding. Upon learning the details of the assault, he escorted her to the police station to file a report.

 

Police have since registered the case and sent Miss Osipova to the hospital for medical treatment. Investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage and gathering information to track down the rider, who is reportedly a driver registered with a ride-hailing app.

 

Authorities have assured that the suspect will be brought to justice and face legal consequences for the assault.

 

Picture of the victim.

-- 2024-11-18

 

 

15 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

the rider parked, turned around, and punched her repeatedly in the face

I've wanted to this at times. 😂

 

Ha ha, it makes you wonder what she did to get a smack in the mouth. 

I'd like to hear the riders story. 

 

42 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

don't know... the tale seems incomplete as the guy over-reacted

Perhaps he was protecting himself as a crazy woman was attacking him. 

 

This case will be classed above murder and robbery, etc , merely for the effect on tourism !

2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I've wanted to this at times. 😂

 

Ha ha, it makes you wonder what she did to get a smack in the mouth. 

I'd like to hear the riders story. 

 

You've wanted to punch a woman in the face? Possibly the guy was riding like a total <deleted>

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Miss Osipova, 41, a Russian real estate agent,

Is this allowed or is it a euphemism?

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

the rider shouted profanities, including "F*** YOU," 

 

 

 

Was that in Thai, English or Russian ?

9 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Is this allowed or is it a euphemism?

Has she got a work permit. Is this not a reserved occupation?

23 minutes ago, roo860 said:

You've wanted to punch a woman in the face? Possibly the guy was riding like a total <deleted>

And you're probably the psycho guy who didn't see it as a joke. 

 

I know Thais complain that the Bolt riders are very dangerous to the point where the saving does not justify the risk.

4 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

And you're probably the psycho guy who didn't see it as a joke. 

 

You'll find psycho is a reserved occupation for Thais only, I've applied for the necessary work permit 🙃🙃

19 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Has she got a work permit. Is this not a reserved occupation?

Only 7 posts in and the work permit has been mentioned, AN posters should up their game😁

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Police have since registered the case and sent Miss Osipova to the hospital for medical treatment.

 

Who picked up the bill, RTP?

I wish Bolt had a "Ladies" selection for motorcycles as they do for cars. Every female driver I've had has been smooth and safe, without being overly slow - they tend to adjust their speed according to the traffic condition.

 

My theory is that they've spent a lifetime riding pillion behind their fathers and brothers, and know exactly what riding habits are uncomfortable for the passenger.

 

Too rapid acceleration, too heavy braking, treating the throttle like a on/off switch, dodgy gear changes, depressing the false neutral when descending a hill, unnecessary lane changes when a blind man can see there is no advantage and not reading the traffic ahead and avoiding a s**t situation...etc.

 

 

13 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

I know Thais complain that the Bolt riders are very dangerous to the point where the saving does not justify the risk.

 

Hang the Mc driver.

10 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Only 7 posts in and the work permit has been mentioned, AN posters should up their game😁

Yes indeed, so here's my effort.

 

Why are the police even interested in this while the Red Bull guy is still free?

 

OK, how did I do?

12 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Only 7 posts in and the work permit has been mentioned, AN posters should up their game😁

I was distracted by breakfast!

Pattaya Thug riders at it again. 

45 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Has she got a work permit. Is this not a reserved occupation?

 

Where in the article does it state that she works in Thailand.

You do realize that they do have real estate agents in Russia, don't you?

 

An inappropriate comment and post quoting it were removed.

45 minutes ago, Gsxrnz said:

I wish Bolt had a "Ladies" selection for motorcycles as they do for cars. Every female driver I've had has been smooth and safe, without being overly slow - they tend to adjust their speed according to the traffic condition.

 

My theory is that they've spent a lifetime riding pillion behind their fathers and brothers, and know exactly what riding habits are uncomfortable for the passenger.

 

Too rapid acceleration, too heavy braking, treating the throttle like a on/off switch, dodgy gear changes, depressing the false neutral when descending a hill, unnecessary lane changes when a blind man can see there is no advantage and not reading the traffic ahead and avoiding a s**t situation...etc.

 

 

 

Last bolt I was in (fortuner) driven by a lady, rear ended a pickup on beach road !

Are you sure you didn't rear end the Bolt lady. 555 just trying to be funny.

2 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Last bolt I was in (fortuner) driven by a lady, rear ended a pickup on beach road !

 

Other than my wife, who got her license in the West, I am scared to death every time I am in any vehicle with a Thai driver. 

3 hours ago, Bert got kinky said:

 

Where in the article does it state that she works in Thailand.

You do realize that they do have real estate agents in Russia, don't you?

 

It doesn't but I bet over 90% that read the article assume the same.

You never normally read Joe bloggs from the UK ( brick layer) assaulted in walking st. So I don't think it was an unjust assumption to make 

27 minutes ago, Dave0206 said:

It doesn't but I bet over 90% that read the article assume the same.

You never normally read Joe bloggs from the UK ( brick layer) assaulted in walking st. So I don't think it was an unjust assumption to make 

 

Assumption is the mother of all f-ups

 

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

As they approached a police post at the viewpoint park entrance on Pratumnak Hill, Miss Osipova requested the rider to stop the bike. Infuriated, the rider parked, turned around, and punched her repeatedly in the face, leaving her bloodied

Welcome to Thailand... please come again and recommend us to your friends.

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The assault was witnessed by local residents exercising nearby, who rushed to intervene.

At 1am 😳🤸

8 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I've wanted to this at times. 😂

 

Ha ha, it makes you wonder what she did to get a smack in the mouth. 

I'd like to hear the riders story. 

 

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Perhaps he was protecting himself as a crazy woman was attacking him. 

 

 

Seriously ??? your take away from all of this is to blame the person who was violently attacked ???

 

....  the mind really does boggle and the unhinged nature of some of the replies on this forum sometimes.

5 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Has she got a work permit. Is this not a reserved occupation?

 

Truly astonishing....      the mind boggles again...   what next, what was she wearing, she had it coming ?

5 hours ago, Briggsy said:

I know Thais complain that the Bolt riders are very dangerous to the point where the saving does not justify the risk.

 

100%...    I refuse to use these moto-taxis unless completely essential.... 

 

Trusting my wellbeing to those without eduction who hardly appear to value their own wellbeing seems like madness to me... I'd rather ride myself (when not drinking) otherwise its taxi's all the way.

 

Its been over 5 years since I last rode pillion on a motorcycle - and then, I also asked the moto-taxi to pull over, then asked him to ride more carefully - no issues whatsoever.

 

 

I'm not sure how calmly or politely this lady asked the rider to be more careful, but it doesn't matter. No matter how she asked him a violent response is not deserved... In fact, given the nature of the response and the rider going from zero to incendiary over something so innocuous, I'd suggest the lady didn't put a foot wrong, she simply had a very very unstable driver.