Thai Taxi Driver Turns Destructive After Business Collapse

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In an unusual incident, a 56-year-old Thai taxi driver was arrested for pelting stones at another taxi driver's vehicle in Samut Prakan, a province close to Bangkok. The bizarre act was attributed to stress after the suspect's business failures pushed him to the brink of despair.

 

On Tuesday, March 18, Pornsawat, 58, arrived at Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station, visibly shaken. He reported a purported shooting incident, displaying a concerning hole in the window of his bright orange taxi. The drama unfolded near the Erawan Museum on Sukhumvit Road.

 

Pornsawat recounted how a pink taxi suddenly pulled up behind him, its driver yelling "Hey!" before seemingly firing at his vehicle. Consistent with his account, Pornsawat referenced having no prior conflicts with anyone.

 

However, a closer investigation revealed a different truth. Officers combing through Pornsawat's car found a rock resting on the back seat, debunking the notion of gun violence. The event was clarified as an unexpected case of rock throwing.

 

 

 

Police then examined security footage along Sukhumvit Road and identified the suspect's pink taxi, registration number ทส 2387 Bangkok. The search led them to Soi Mong Bang in the Phra Samut Chedi district, where they detained the driver, Suttipong.

 

Suttipong's revelatory background blamed stress as the root cause of his actions. During the vehicle search, police discovered over 30 rocks but no firearms or other illegal objects. Despite initially denying involvement and demanding evidence, CCTV footage forced Suttipong to confess.

 

He divulged that the pressures of a failed travel agency and van service in Suphan Buri had taken a significant toll on him. Unable to cope, he had taken up taxi driving for three years now.

 

While exact penalties are yet to be disclosed, the implications could be stark. As per Section 358 of Thailand’s Criminal Code, damaging another's property can lead to imprisonment ranging from six months to ten years and fines between 10,000 and 200,000 baht (approximately £224 to £4,484).

 

Rambo's current predicament is a sobering reminder of how economic pressures can manifest in unfortunate ways. As the legal process unfolds, it underscores the importance of mental health and economic support in preventing such tales of despair.

 

 

-- 2025-03-20

 

 

[steven100]

27 minutes ago, webfact said:

a failed travel agency and van service in Suphan Buri

 

so I take it the taxi idea is having similar success ....  

 

would an honest job work  Suttipong   

 

[hotchilli]

22 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite initially denying involvement and demanding evidence, CCTV footage forced Suttipong to confess.

Well that didn't workout for him.