Report Police Pursue Foreign Driver for Drifting Incident on Phu Thap Buek

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A foreign man's daredevil driving has sparked a police investigation in Phetchabun, after a video of him drifting his luxury car on the winding roads of Phu Thap Buek mountain went viral on TikTok. The incident has ignited debate among the online community and drawn criticism for the potential safety hazards posed by the reckless stunt.

 

The controversy began when Thai TikToker @lolono.re uploaded the video on April 24, capturing the spectacle of a white BMW Z4 sliding around a mountain curve. Labelled with the exuberant caption “Brilliant! #Phetchabun #PhuThapBuek,” the clip quickly caught the attention of viewers but was soon deleted amidst the backlash.

 

Despite its removal, the video continued to circulate widely, reposted by various news outlets and Facebook pages. Comments under the video revealed that the driver was a foreign national and speculated that the stunt was staged for online content. The presence of a person in a blue shirt filming the scene underscored the suspicions of a deliberate act to draw social media attention.

 

 

 

While some netizens downplayed the risk, noting the road appeared deserted, others voiced serious concerns about the potential danger to unsuspecting motorists. The incident has prompted Lomkao Police to launch an investigation, exploring allegations of speeding and reckless driving with intent to publish the video online, actions that violate Thailand's traffic laws.

 

Authorities are now piecing together evidence to ascertain the identity of the driver and the owner of the vehicle, working in collaboration with the Department of Land Transport. They aim to determine the full extent of legal repercussions the driver might face, although specific potential penalties have yet to be disclosed.

 

As investigations continue, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities inherent in sharing public roads, spotlighting the thin line between viral stunts and public safety.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-25

 

 

 

[connda]

You can see Thai drivers driving (drifting) from shoulder to shoulder in the mountain portion of Highway 11 between Lamphun and Lampang all the time. More like the norm than the exception.  They aren't "foreigners" so no one give a hoot.