Tourist in Monk Robe Fined for Wild Snake Ride in Pattaya - video

[snoop1130]

Photo via Facebook/ สยามชล นิวส์

 

A man caused quite a stir in Pattaya when a video of him riding a motorcycle with a snake on his shoulder went viral. The 40-year-old woman, Bang-on Chom-ngam, captured the footage and posted it on Chon Buri News' Facebook page, hoping to identify the daredevil rider for his reckless behavior.

 

The man, who later identified himself as 40-year-old Prasert, turned himself in at Bang Lamung Police Station. Despite wearing a yellow monk's robe, he clarified he was not a monk but a tourist traveling from Rayong to Pattaya. Prasert explained that he wore the robe as it was comfortable and dried quickly.

 

 

 

Prasert's motorcycle, which was adorned with dried flowers, garlands, and glasses, concealed the registration plate. He collected these items from various shrines and graveyards during his journey, believing in their mystical powers. His unusual companion, a pet ball python draped over his shoulder, is not among the species banned from being kept as pets.

 

Despite his explanations, police fined Prasert for his reckless riding. The fine amount wasn't revealed, but he was instructed to remove the floral decorations from his bike for public safety, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

-- 2025-03-19

 

 

[Mason45]

It's amazing what lao kaow does toThai people, I know first hand from my wifes family. When I travel up north and see them in action I stand there in disbelief. At least they're not violent and treat me with total respect. If I were a Thai politician I would forget about vaping etc and totally ban lao kaow, it won't happen as the Issarn people would go crazy.

[Gottfrid]

I am pretty sure no one will recognize this guy, when they pixelated it all so good. 😂

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, Mason45 said:

it won't happen as the Issarn people would go crazy.

Since when have they cared about and made decisions on what would happen to the people? Realize, it´s only because of the money to one single family and the government coffers

[Huckster]

at least he's wearing a helmet!

[mikebell]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The fine amount wasn't revealed,

Half for Policemen's Benevolent Ball.

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The man, who later identified himself as 40-year-old Prasert, turned himself in at Bang Lamung Police Station. Despite wearing a yellow monk's robe, he clarified he was not a monk but a tourist traveling from Rayong to Pattaya. Prasert explained that he wore the robe as it was comfortable and dried quickly.

Some mothers do have-em

[PETERTHEEATER]

I hope the concerned netizen is satisfied that she has protected the public from the dangers of reckless driving and that she has been overwhelmed with new friends on her BookFace account. 🙄

[steven100]

kangaroo loose in the top paddock  

[factual monk]

I find it fun... he is enjoying the ride... in helmet and with few flowers and a crawling companion... 👍