Viral Video of Thai Man Kicking Motorcyclist Sparks Police Action

[Video News]

 

The transcription below features news stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia, as presented on Good Morning Thailand, hosted by Alex. The coverage ranges from a viral video of a Thai man kicking a motorcyclist, which led to police action, to the controversy surrounding Cambodian rapper G-Devith’s latest song.

1. Viral Video of Thai Man Kicking Motorcyclist Sparks Police Action

A viral TikTok video of a pedestrian kicking a motorcyclist who ran a red light in Bangkok led to the rider’s arrest. The motorcyclist, 26-year-old Jadesada, faces five charges, including reckless driving and riding without a license.

2. Reckless Pickup Nearly Causes Disaster in Phuket Collision with 18-Wheeler

A pickup driver in Phuket narrowly escaped disaster after cutting in front of an 18-wheeler near Cherng Talay Police Station. CCTV footage shows the truck dragging the pickup down the road before stopping. No injuries were reported.

3. Thai-Irish Couple Reports Swiss Man After Restaurant Altercation

A Thai-Irish couple in Prachuap Khiri Khan filed a police complaint against a Swiss man over a restaurant altercation. The dispute stems from ongoing tensions regarding unleashed dogs on Ban Suan Luang Beach.

4. British-Thai Teen Involved in Fatal Pattaya Road Crash

A 19-year-old British-Thai man crashed his Toyota Fortuner into a motorbike in Pattaya, killing one woman and seriously injuring another. CCTV confirmed the high-speed collision. Authorities are reviewing evidence for possible reckless driving charges.

5. Jailed Chinese Tycoon Accuses Thai Officials of Mistreatment

Detained Chinese businessman She Zhijiang claims Thai officials mistreated him after he spoke to Al Jazeera. Authorities deny the allegations, stating he was transferred for rule violations and continues to receive standard inmate rights.

6. Thailand’s Aviation Sector Nearing Full Recovery, Says CAAT

Thailand’s aviation industry is projected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, reaching 140 million passengers. CAAT aims to regain FAA Category 1 certification to expand flights to the US and key Asian markets.

7. Fatal Malaysian Maritime Shooting Sparks Protests in Jakarta

Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency fatally shot an Indonesian national and injured four others off Selangor’s coast. The Indonesian government is demanding an investigation, and protests are planned outside Malaysia’s embassy in Jakarta.

8. French and Australian Warships Dock in Bali for Diplomatic Visit

Three French frigates and an Australian battleship arrived in Bali for a week-long diplomatic visit. The naval presence aims to strengthen defense cooperation and military exchanges between Indonesia, France, and Australia.

9. Singapore Influencer Fined for False Kidnapping Claim

Singaporean beauty influencer Amyra Laila Ho was fined 1,000 ringgit ($228) by a Malaysian court for falsely claiming she was nearly kidnapped at a Johor Bahru mall. Authorities warn against spreading misinformation.

10. Cambodian Rapper G-Devith’s New Song Sparks Controversy

Cambodian rapper G-Devith’s latest song hit 500,000 YouTube views in a day but faced plagiarism accusations. Critics claim he copied artists like Travis Scott, while others took issue with lyrics mocking disabilities.

 

[BangkokReady]

5 hours ago, Video News said:

A viral TikTok video of a pedestrian kicking a motorcyclist who ran a red light in Bangkok led to the rider’s arrest. The motorcyclist, 26-year-old Jadesada, faces five charges, including reckless driving and riding without a license.

 

Thank Christ for that.  I thought for a second it was going to be the man he almost ran into who was getting charged.

 

I saw the video on Facebook.  The guy tries to weave through the pedestrians on the crossing with a red light above.

 

Not exactly surprising, but still pretty wild to see.