Road Rage, Six-Wheel Truck Driver Attacks Songthaew Driver in Violent Confrontation

[Georgealbert]

 

 

An incident of road rage unfolded on a Bangkok street when a six-wheel truck driver chased and attacked a songthaew driver, resulting in a heated altercation and injuries. The violent confrontation, partially captured on video and posted online by the page "อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ ริเทริน์ part 7" (translated as "Want to Be Famous, We'll Make It Happen, Part 7"), has sparked widespread public concern.

 

The video shows the aftermath of the quarrel, with the post urging drivers to remain calm and considerate on the road. The caption read, "Stay cool on the road and show some courtesy. Let the law decide who's at fault."

 

According to Ms. Benjawan, 36, the daughter of Mr. Add, the songthaew driver involved, her father was driving in the right lane when the six-wheel truck attempted to overtake him but failed. Frustrated, the truck driver tailgated aggressively, reportedly colliding with the back of the songthaew. Mr. Add stopped to confront the truck driver, warning him about the dangers of tailgating. This initial argument set the stage for the escalating violence.

 

Later, while Mr. Add was picking up passengers, the truck returned, sideswiped the songthaew, and deliberately rammed it again before speeding off. Both vehicles eventually stopped at a red light, where the confrontation took a dangerous turn. Armed with knives, both drivers faced off. The truck driver retreated to his vehicle when confronted with Mr. Add's larger blade, but not before damaging the songthaew's windshield.

 

The violence didn't end there. When the vehicles stopped again, the truck driver approached Mr. Add, who was sitting inside the songthaew, and slashed him with a knife, causing a wound near his eve. Mr. Add defended himself from within the vehicle and later retaliated by punching one of the truck's tyre.

 

Mr. Add reported the incident to Lak Song Police Station. However, his family claims that investigators attempted to downplay the severity of the attack. They were reportedly encouraged to agree that Mr. Add's injury was caused by the truck tyre bursting, not a knife wound. Furthermore, police suggested treating the case as a mutual altercation rather than pursuing serious charges.

 

Ms. Benjawan expressed frustration over the handling of the case, emphasising her father's role as the victim. She called for justice and urged authorities to investigate thoroughly. The family plans to file additional charges of attempted murder, pending medical reports, and is determined to ensure the assailant faces legal consequences.

 

The incident has sparked outrage online, with netizens calling for stricter enforcement of road safety laws and harsher penalties for aggressive drivers. Many have expressed sympathy for Mr. Add and criticised the police for allegedly mishandling the case.

 

As investigations continue, the family hopes their pursuit of justice will set a precedent, ensuring such violent road rage incidents are addressed with the seriousness they deserve.

 

Picture and video courtesy of Facebook post.

-- 2024-11-23

 

 

 

[Gottfrid]

The daily meaningless aggression and violence continues on the Thai roads. It´s amazing how little it takes to jump start these fragile minds. After that we read the slogan, Thailand "The land of Smiles". Every time it also seems like they have a weapon. In this case both drivers had a knife. At least we can say it was a fair fight 😉 

They really need to deal with this, as it´s an ever escalating problem. Soon Thailand is going to be the country that stands for the most deaths per day caused by road rage. That´s really a medal to put up on the shelf of shame. Anger fueled fights, explosive acceleration of temperament, angry minds on high speed with absolutely no brakes applied. That´s the real brake failure in Thailand!

[CMFarang]

Maybe short instructional driving commercials on TV, Showing proper road courtesy may help. Simple attempts to help drivers understand and improve driving skills.

Slow drivers in the fast lane , refusing to give way is a constant issue I see.

It's bedlam on the roads with so many drivers apparently unaware of common courtesy.

I liken driving to playing a video game. Amazing Thailand..

 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The caption read, "Stay cool on the road and show some courtesy. Let the law decide who's at fault."

The fuse is too short for that.

[kidneyw]

Think the truck driver is the nutter in this situation.

[lordgrinz]

We need to make bear spray legal to carry here, should solve the problem.