Foreign Tourist Punches Thai Driver During Heated Argument in Phuket

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A shocking road rage ordeal unfolded on April 7 in Phuket when a foreign tourist allegedly punched a Thai van driver during a heated traffic dispute in Ratsada district.

 

Saroj Jakthong reported to Phuket City Police that the tourist attacked him on Chaloem Phra Kiat Rama 9 Road, leaving Saroj with a sore ear and prompting a medical check-up as part of a police inquiry.

 

The incident, captured on a dashboard camera, is making waves on social media. The video shows the tourist overtaking Saroj's van in a bold move, then cutting him off and coming to an abrupt stop. The situation spiralled out of control when the tourist confronted Saroj, delivering a blow that knocked him down.

 

Saroj recounted the incident, noting it occurred around 9:10 PM on April 6, as he navigated through a lane merge near Premium Outlet. A Ford pickup truck unexpectedly overtook and cut him off, prompting Saroj to honk in warning.

 

Instead of defusing the situation, the pickup driver veered erratically, intensifying tensions. An individual in another van captured the entire saga on video, lending crucial evidence to Saroj’s complaint.

 

 

 

 

Attempting to communicate politely, Saroj advised the tourist to exercise caution, only to be met with instant aggression.

 

The foreigner's actions reportedly left Saroj momentarily stunned, and as the offender sped away, Saroj dialed emergency services, but a swift resolution was elusive.

 

Though able to obtain video proof, Saroj faced a delay in obtaining medical documentation, crucial for formal complaint proceedings.

 

In a twist, the accused tourist later extended an apology through a Thai wai gesture at the police station. Nevertheless, Saroj remains unwavering in his pursuit of justice, opting to advance legal actions against the foreign visitor.

 

Authorities continue to examine the evidence, including the widely circulated dashcam footage, as they tread through this turbulent episode.

 

video courtesy of Khaosod

 

Based on a story by Khaosod

 

-- 2025-04-08

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

The foreigner's action are unforgivable.

It looks like he was lucky to leave the scene quickly though.

The guy in the dark T shirt went to his vehicle to retrieve a weapon of some sort.

[roo860]

31 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

The foreigner's action are unforgivable.

It looks like he was lucky to leave the scene quickly though.

The guy in the dark T shirt went to his vehicle to retrieve a weapon of some sort.

How do you know he went to retrieve a weapon? Maybe his pizza was getting cold.

[chuang]

Why in Thailand the locals are often bullied and beaten by foreigners....🥲

[norsurin]

What a moron..i think they will find him soon because of his license plate.

After throw this thug out and blacklist him for years.

[Gottfrid]

What a moron! Hope he get a hefty compensation to pay, and gets thrown out of the country. We definitely don´t need such people here.