Foreign Tourist Swallows Traffic Ticket in Odd Pattaya Incident

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In an unusual scene in Pattaya on Saturday, a foreign visitor attempted to evade a traffic violation by swallowing his ticket. Stopped at a checkpoint outside the Pattaya police station, the shirtless man on a motorcycle was caught without a helmet or valid driving licence.

 

When issued a traffic citation for these infractions, the visitor bizarrely ingested the ticket, washing it down with water, surprising officers and bystanders alike.

 

Police immobilised his motorcycle by locking its front wheel, and despite his initial resistance to arrest, the man eventually agreed to enter the police station for processing.

This incident sheds light on the cultural and behavioural challenges faced by Pattaya authorities, emphasising the critical need for tourists to respect local laws.

 

While fines for such violations typically total several thousand Thai Baht, this situation highlights the ongoing struggle of ensuring effective enforcement among international visitors.

 

Ultimately, the encounter adds to Pattaya’s trove of quirky tourist stories, reminding all of the importance of adhering to local customs and regulations.

 

 

-- 2024-12-22

 

 

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Shirtless tourist swallows traffic ticket in Pattaya police standoff
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Picture courtesy of Chaiyot Pupattanapong

A peculiar scene unfolded in Pattaya when a foreign visitor was apprehended after an unusual attempt to dispose of a traffic ticket. This muscular traveller, who was riding a motorcycle shirtless and without a helmet, was stopped by police at a checkpoint situated in front of the Pattaya police station.

 

Picture courtesy of fm91bkk

Upon being asked to present his driving licence, the visitor refused, prompting the officers to issue him a ticket for his infractions. In a surprising turn of events, he accepted the ticket, proceeded to swallow it, and then washed it down with water, reported Bangkok Post.

 

AdvertisementsEfforts by the police to secure the front wheel of his motorcycle and handcuff him proved challenging. Despite the initial resistance, he eventually consented to accompany the officers to the police station to face prosecution.

 

Picture courtesy of fm91bkk

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-12-22

 

 

[Andre0720]

This guy is so stupid, it actually looks funny.

And then we the obvious is stated, a given individual, of a given skin color, and of a given race, the word racist just pops up. We are trying, trying...

 

How many times have I said to individuals of such characteristics back home, newly immigrants, that their behavior will affect the perception that the host country has towards all the others visitors of the same background.

They simply do not care, or are unaware that their behavior is unacceptable, or simply because they cannot change anything, it is deep rooted in their culture....

[georgegeorgia]

Are the police the same as UK police and not trained in restraint?

 

Try that in Sydney Australia  and unfortunately and I do say unfortunately they would of used their chokehold procedures ( which should be banned) to put him on the ground 

What were they going to do if he walked away like he was doing ?

 

Lack of training ?

[NanLaew]

  On 12/22/2024 at 2:20 AM, Andre0720 said:

This guy is so stupid, it actually looks funny.

And then we the obvious is stated, a given individual, of a given skin color, and of a given race, the word racist just pops up. We are trying, trying...

 

How many times have I said to individuals of such characteristics back home, newly immigrants, that their behavior will affect the perception that the host country has towards all the others visitors of the same background.

They simply do not care, or are unaware that their behavior is unacceptable, or simply because they cannot change anything, it is deep rooted in their culture....

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You really should have stopped at, "This guy is so stupid" and saved your proselytising for when you get "back home".

[NanLaew]

  On 12/22/2024 at 2:28 AM, georgegeorgia said:

Are the police the same as UK police and not trained in restraint?

 

Try that in Sydney Australia  and unfortunately and I do say unfortunately they would of used their chokehold procedures ( which should be banned) to put him on the ground 

What were they going to do if he walked away like he was doing ?

 

Lack of training ?

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You too.

 

Proselytising I mean 

[gk10012001]

Not wearing a helmet as were a large number of motorcycle drivers and riders that go by that are not wearing a helmet and are not stopped.

[daveAustin]

  On 12/22/2024 at 1:47 AM, webfact said:

Ultimately, the encounter adds to Pattaya’s trove of quirky tourist stories, reminding all of the importance of adhering to local customs and regulations

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Like the locals do? 😋

[JoePai]

The cops ned to start carrying Tasers 

[NanLaew]

  On 12/22/2024 at 2:47 AM, JoePai said:

The cops ned to start carrying Tasers 

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Why? The guy was a total pillock who eventually backed down and was arrested.

 

Fairly recently, there was a Chinese tourist who got all bent out of shape over his flight delays at DMK. He was shouting and swinging his skateboard at security and the cops. After letting him carry on for about ten minutes, where nobody got hurt, he eventually calmed down and was allowed to board his flight, leave the country and be someone else's problem.

 

Meanwhile, the usual suspects on AN were calling for tazers and even LAPD-style shoot-first then call for backup law enforcement.

 

Honestly, you need to get over yourselves (you know who you are).

[Captain Flack]

A number of off topic troll posts and the replies, about “UK police ?Shocking Harry Potter types” nonsense have been removed.

 

@georgegeorgia this topic is “Foreign Tourist Swallows Traffic Ticket in Odd Pattaya Incident” and not for your normal off topic deflection.

 

[Andre0720]

  On 12/22/2024 at 2:57 AM, NanLaew said:

 

Why? The guy was a total pillock who eventually backed down and was arrested.

 

Fairly recently, there was a Chinese tourist who got all bent out of shape over his flight delays at DMK. He was shouting and swinging his skateboard at security and the cops. After letting him carry on for about ten minutes, where nobody got hurt, he eventually calmed down and was allowed to board his flight, leave the country and be someone else's problem.

 

Meanwhile, the usual suspects on AN were calling for tazers and even LAPD-style shoot-first then call for backup law enforcement.

 

Honestly, you need to get over yourselves (you know who you are).

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Well, perhaps you should have stopped after this:

"Why? The guy was a total pillock who eventually backed down and was arrested."

 

And saved your proselytising for when you get back to where you come from... 😊

[NanLaew]

  On 12/22/2024 at 3:06 AM, Andre0720 said:

Well, perhaps you should have stopped after this:

"Why? The guy was a total pillock who eventually backed down and was arrested."

 

And saved your proselytising for when you get back to where you come from... 😊

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I see you're still not over yourself.

[Andre0720]

  On 12/22/2024 at 3:08 AM, NanLaew said:

 

I see you're still not over yourself.

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I see you're still not over yourself.

 

Your goal is only meant to criticize, and bring nothing to any forum.

 

And you can see how easy it is. Nobody knows what it means, but you still click and send

[Rampant Rabbit]

can add  parked on a  crossing to the list to😅

[ikke1959]

Only allowed for zThais driving without an helmet and without a valid driverslicense... Foreigners have to pay

[Woke to Sounds]

Brother was totally cold chillin to some old school Prince. RIP

 

Lay off the hates buddy.

 

Cheers buddy

[Woke to Sounds]

  On 12/22/2024 at 2:47 AM, JoePai said:

The cops ned to start carrying Tasers 

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So the local yokels get a free pass but the black foreigner gets the shake down?

 

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[balo]

What's his name, he could be from Nigeria or the Bronx . Or anywhere else in the world...

[Sandboxer]

  On 12/22/2024 at 3:52 AM, balo said:

What's his name, he could be from Nigeria or the Bronx .

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Nigerian Americans. Tyrone DeShaun Okembe. His sister is LaQueefa Kiara Shanice Okembe. 

[G_Money]

  On 12/22/2024 at 3:49 AM, Woke to Sounds of Horking said:

So the local yokels get a free pass but the black foreigner gets the shake down?

 

<deleted>.

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I see Thais getting pulled over and ticketed at the same checkpoint every time the police are conducting their checks.

 

Driving while black has nothing to do with it.

 

Get over it.

[Gecko123]

Seemed to be enjoying all the attention. My guess is he is a tourist who was off his meds, or inebriated. Agree with "lay off the hate" sentiment expressed above.

[G_Money]

  On 12/22/2024 at 3:52 AM, balo said:

What's his name, he could be from Nigeria or the Bronx . Or anywhere else in the world...

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My guess is American.

[NoDisplayName]

  On 12/22/2024 at 1:47 AM, webfact said:

When issued a traffic citation for these infractions, the visitor bizarrely ingested the ticket, washing it down with water, surprising officers and bystanders alike.

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Is that illegal?  Don't you have 30 days or so to pay the fine?

 

Anyhoo, great video with hordes of helmetless motosci riders riding by unmolested, including the family of four with two young kids who paused at the crossing to gawk. (2:52)

 

 

 

[bkk6060]

  On 12/22/2024 at 4:35 AM, NoDisplayName said:

 

Is that illegal?  Don't you have 30 days or so to pay the fine?

 

Anyhoo, great video with hordes of helmetless motosci riders riding by unmolested, including the family of four with two young kids who paused at the crossing to gawk. (2:52)

 

 

 

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Yes.  He had no shirt pocket so needed to place it somewhere.  The swallower will find it when he takes a dump whats the problem?

[metisdead]

An offensive troll post has been removed.

[JoePai]

  On 12/22/2024 at 2:57 AM, NanLaew said:

 

Why? The guy was a total pillock who eventually backed down and was arrested.

 

Fairly recently, there was a Chinese tourist who got all bent out of shape over his flight delays at DMK. He was shouting and swinging his skateboard at security and the cops. After letting him carry on for about ten minutes, where nobody got hurt, he eventually calmed down and was allowed to board his flight, leave the country and be someone else's problem.

 

Meanwhile, the usual suspects on AN were calling for tazers and even LAPD-style shoot-first then call for backup law enforcement.

 

Honestly, you need to get over yourselves (you know who you are).

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Why 😆 It's obvious - just think about trhe situation !

[NoDisplayName]

  On 12/22/2024 at 4:40 AM, bkk6060 said:

Yes.  He had no shirt pocket so needed to place it somewhere.  The swallower will find it when he takes a dump whats the problem?

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Did he get a ticket for not wearing a shirt in public?

That's illegal.

[NorthernRyland]

LOL she called him a "person of color" in Thai. Are you telling me Thai news is watching American news and then translating back to Thai their language? Calling an African a "person of color" makes no sense in the context of Thailand unless maybe they think of themselves as white? No idea what she was thinking.

[AlwaysThere]

  On 12/22/2024 at 4:05 AM, G_Money said:

I see Thais getting pulled over and ticketed at the same checkpoint every time the police are conducting their checks.

 

Driving while black has nothing to do with it.

 

Get over it.

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No you don't. I see only tourists pulled over. Though agree that skin colour likely did not play a part. Just an obvious tourist with no helmet and no shirt.