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

[snoop1130]

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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.  

[Hakuna Matata]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A foreign man's daredevil driving has sparked a police investigation in Phetchabun

 

Probably, one of those perky Russians misbehave in Thailand? 😮

[hotchilli]

Uploading to get the wrong attention.... 

[newbee2022]

14 hours ago, connda said:

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.  

Well, even truckdrivers do this without giving a sign. Got many dangerous situations already.

[Stargeezr]

Driving in a foreign country and trying stunts like this is just plain stupid. Or as the new phrase is

totally WOKE.  Deport this bum, Thailand does not need people like him. In my opinion.

[impulse]

18 hours ago, connda said:

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.  

 

You're confusing "swerving out of control" with "drifting".

 

One of my favorite afternoons in Songkhla was watching the drift races.  Highly recommended as Thailand has some excellent drift drivers and cars, in addition to the swervers we see every day.

 

[Jonathan Swift]

18 hours ago, connda said:

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.  

Well now, we can't deport Thais, can we? Nor do we want to. Misbehaving foreigners, however, should be shown the door. 

[watchcat]

19 hours ago, connda said:

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.  

 

How do they finance their tires steale them?

[Tomtomtom69]

On 4/26/2025 at 12:17 PM, Jonathan Swift said:

Well now, we can't deport Thais, can we? Nor do we want to. Misbehaving foreigners, however, should be shown the door. 

 

Thais can be jailed. 

[Tomtomtom69]

On 4/25/2025 at 5:36 PM, connda said:

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.  

 

I know what you mean. The main highway between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, along the Lampang to Lamphun section. Thais don't know how to drive along mountainous roads. Since the majority of Thais live in flat cities with straight roads, they can't handle winding, mountainous roads.