Accident Road Rage Incident in Pattaya: Biker Smashes Van in Broad Daylight

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

A shocking road rage episode unfolded yesterday outside Nong Yai Temple in Pattaya, when a motorcycle taxi rider attacked a passenger van, turning a serene temple road into chaos. The incident, captured on camera, has left locals appalled and calls for justice mounting.

 

The disturbing scene, which quickly went viral, shows the biker cutting in front of the white Chon Buri-to-Rayong van, abruptly halting his bike, and launching an aggressive assault on the vehicle using a heavy object. The attack left the van's windows shattered as onlookers watched in horror.

 

The van driver, 25-year-old Thongmai Khotlakham, recounted the unsettling experience to local reporters. He explained that the biker gestured for him to exit the vehicle. "I had a full load of passengers and didn’t want trouble, so I stayed put," he said. Angered by Thongmai's refusal to exit, the biker proceeded to smash the van's left, right, and front windows before fleeing the scene.

 

Thongmai insisted that there was no prior conflict or provocation on his part, leaving him bewildered by the biker’s violent outburst. "I’ve no idea what set him off," he stated.

 

 

 

As the video spread across social media, there was an outpouring of anger from netizens demanding accountability for the biker’s actions. Local news outlet Pattaya News reported on the online fury and calls for justice.

 

Despite the damage, Thongmai continued his route to ensure his passengers reached their destinations. He intends to file a police report and pursue legal action against the assailant once his duties are completed.

 

This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of road interactions and the need for calmness in the face of provocation. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter thoroughly to ensure that justice is served and confidence in road safety is restored.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger

 

-- 2025-04-22

 

 

[Gottfrid]

Opsie ! A motorcycle taxi driver make news again.

[still kicking]

1 minute ago, Gottfrid said:

Opsie ! A motorcycle taxi driver make news again.

[mikebell]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

justice is served and confidence in road safety is restored.

Hilarious irony.

[MalcolmB]

I wonder what nationality the biker was?

[SAFETY FIRST]

19 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

I wonder what nationality the biker was?

Perhaps a foreigner, quite a few road rage foreigners are in Pattaya, mostly found on Soi Buakhou. 

 

 

[newbee2022]

36 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

I wonder what nationality the biker was?

As a taxi driver I suppose he's Thai.

[Muhendis]

What did the van driver do to upset the taxi biker so badly?

[J Branche]

"Thongmai insisted that there was no prior conflict or provocation on his part, leaving him bewildered by the biker’s violent outburst."

 

Could be case of mistaken identity as those vans look very similar.

 

Anyways I'm sure the passengers will spread the word on how friendly the locals where, they even help you open the windows to enjoy a nice sea breeze.

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thongmai insisted that there was no prior conflict or provocation on his part, leaving him bewildered by the biker’s violent outburst. "I’ve no idea what set him off," he stated.

Probably didn't even realise he'd cut him up earlier.

[CecilM]

54 minutes ago, Muhendis said:

What did the van driver do to upset the taxi biker so badly?

Having witnessed plenty of van drivers bad driving skills, that was my first thought too. 

[Foek]

Most likely the Van driver cut of the motorbike before but he is oblivious to his wrong doing.

[thecyclist]

3 hours ago, Foek said:

Most likely the Van driver cut of the motorbike before but he is oblivious to his wrong doing.

That is my guess. It happens to me on daily basis, being cut off by vehicles of all kinds. The van drivers are the worst. 

[quake]

If you ride a motor bike in Thailand.

You know what most of the van drivers are. xxxxx. 

[jacko45k]

14 hours ago, thecyclist said:

That is my guess. It happens to me on daily basis, being cut off by vehicles of all kinds. The van drivers are the worst. 

Yes, I had that very experience the day of the OP....thinking I can almost guess what happened.....