Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A foreigner driving a Lamborghini has ignited anger among Thai netizens after being caught on video driving recklessly through the streets of Phuket. Locals are voicing strong concerns over perceived preferential treatment for wealthy foreigners, suggesting that justice can easily be sidestepped with cash.

 

The incident was brought to light when a Thai driver filmed an altercation with the foreign man and his Thai wife, later posting the video on the Phuket Times Facebook page. The post, dated April 28, showcases the foreigner standing defiantly beside a police officer and his luxury car, displaying what many have described as a blatant disregard for local laws.

 

In the video, the foreigner smokes a cigarette and gestures rudely with his middle finger at the person recording, while his wife remains inside the vehicle. The frustrated Thai driver can be heard venting his irritation at the foreigner's conduct, as well as advising the man's wife to intervene.

 

Despite the presence of a police officer from Kathu Police Station, who issued an undisclosed fine for the dangerous driving, netizens expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of the penalty. Comments quickly flooded in, criticising both the foreigner’s behaviour and the perceived inadequacies of law enforcement in dealing with affluent tourists.

 

 

 

Critics argue that such foreigners feel emboldened to flout local customs and safety standards, believing money can rectify any legal issues. Observers pointed out a recurring pattern, where foreign nationals face lenient consequences compared to their Thai counterparts, who might undergo stricter procedures like mandatory drug tests for similar offences.

 

"Thai drivers would be absolutely subjected to a drug test for dangerous driving but that would never happen to foreigners," lamented one commenter. Others noted the presence of such individuals around tourist hotspots like Patong, suggesting a systemic issue with enforcement and punishment.

 

This incident has sparked a wider debate on social media about the interplay of wealth, privilege, and law enforcement in Thailand, with calls for stricter measures to ensure equality in the application of the law. As discussions continue, many hope for reforms that will address these disparities and maintain the integrity of Thai regulations.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-28

 

 

Russian mafia. 

 

Reforms...........Just waiting for the Pigs to fly by.

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

In the video, the foreigner smokes a cigarette and gestures rudely with his middle finger at the person recording, while his wife remains inside the vehicle. The frustrated Thai driver can be heard venting his irritation at the foreigner's conduct, as well as advising the man's wife to intervene.

 

Despite the presence of a police officer from Kathu Police Station, who issued an undisclosed fine for the dangerous driving, netizens expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of the penalty. Comments quickly flooded in, criticising both the foreigner’s behaviour and the perceived inadequacies of law enforcement in dealing with affluent tourists.

Critics argue that such foreigners feel emboldened to flout local customs and safety standards, believing money can rectify any legal issues. Observers pointed out a recurring pattern, where foreign nationals face lenient consequences compared to their Thai counterparts, who might undergo stricter procedures like mandatory drug tests for similar offences.

 

Isn't it strange how they can see it for what it is when a foreigner does it, but they're so blinkered when a Thai person does it.  If they would kick up a fuss every time a Thai driver drives dangerously, or gets and inappropriate penalty, maybe the roads would be a little safer in Thailand.

 

It actually suggests that one of the reasons that the roads are in the state that they are, is that Thais are incredibly tolerant of dangerous and criminal behaviour when it is done by other Thais.

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

suggesting that justice can easily be sidestepped with cash.

and they didn't know that, it's in their DNA, nothing new

It´s Elton John

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Observers pointed out a recurring pattern, where foreign nationals face lenient consequences compared to their Thai counterparts, who might undergo stricter procedures like mandatory drug tests for similar offences.

 

The puritanical 'outrage' is rather hypocritical IMO:  I always thought the 'consensus' was the other way round in area's such as Phuket and Pattaya....  Whereby the foreigners are actively targeted.

 

Conversely, elsewhere in Thailand, the BiB aren't interested in foreigners anymore than Thai's - but, anywhere in Thailand, money talks and thats neither specific to foreigners or Thai's.

 

 

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A foreigner driving a Lamborghini has ignited anger among Thai netizens after being caught on video driving recklessly through the streets of Phuket. Locals are voicing strong concerns over perceived preferential treatment for wealthy foreigners, suggesting that justice can easily be sidestepped with cash.

 

I watched this video a few days ago - The manner in which the driver nonchalantly smokes in front of the BiB and acts with arrogant petulance is quite insulting...   

 

...  He should have been locked up just for his disrespect.... 

 

 

Thais can't say anything about driving

Much ado over a buffoon in a rental vehicle.

5 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Locals are voicing strong concerns over perceived preferential treatment for wealthy foreigners, suggesting that justice can easily be sidestepped with cash.

How about the rich Thais??? They do the same and even more... and there are more THai in Thailand than foreigners.. Just the read the topics today, how many accidents occured with Thai drivers, which never got a proper driving education.. Animal farm.. Foreigners are bad, Thai are good

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Foreigners are bad, Thai are good

 

That's what they have been taught since they where babies, can't change that.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

preferential treatment for wealthy foreigners

For wealthy anything.   Wealth has privilege.   This is true everywhere in the world.   The poor sheep love to watch the rich on youtube, tiktok, TV, anywhere.   They worship the rich.  So let them be quiet and let the rich do what they do best.  Which is to make the sheep envious.  

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A foreigner driving a Lamborghini has ignited anger among Thai netizens after being caught on video driving recklessly through the streets of Phuket. Locals are voicing strong concerns over perceived preferential treatment for wealthy foreigners, suggesting that justice can easily be sidestepped with cash.

Say it ain't true.... money buys favours.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thai drivers would be absolutely subjected to a drug test for dangerous driving but that would never happen to foreigners," lamented one commenter.

No they wouldn’t.   A Thai driver of a Honda Civic, maybe yes, a Thai driver of a Ferrari or Lamborghini - no.  They are waved on unless of course they have crashed their car and then they are driven home by the police who act as a taxi for the rich. 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A foreigner driving a Lamborghini has ignited anger among Thai netizens after being caught on video driving recklessly through the streets of Phuket. Locals are voicing strong concerns over perceived preferential treatment for wealthy foreigners, suggesting that justice can easily be sidestepped with cash.

 

The incident was brought to light when a Thai driver filmed an altercation with the foreign man and his Thai wife, later posting the video on the Phuket Times Facebook page. The post, dated April 28, showcases the foreigner standing defiantly beside a police officer and his luxury car, displaying what many have described as a blatant disregard for local laws.

 

In the video, the foreigner smokes a cigarette and gestures rudely with his middle finger at the person recording, while his wife remains inside the vehicle. The frustrated Thai driver can be heard venting his irritation at the foreigner's conduct, as well as advising the man's wife to intervene.

 

Despite the presence of a police officer from Kathu Police Station, who issued an undisclosed fine for the dangerous driving, netizens expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of the penalty. Comments quickly flooded in, criticising both the foreigner’s behaviour and the perceived inadequacies of law enforcement in dealing with affluent tourists.

 

 

 

Critics argue that such foreigners feel emboldened to flout local customs and safety standards, believing money can rectify any legal issues. Observers pointed out a recurring pattern, where foreign nationals face lenient consequences compared to their Thai counterparts, who might undergo stricter procedures like mandatory drug tests for similar offences.

 

"Thai drivers would be absolutely subjected to a drug test for dangerous driving but that would never happen to foreigners," lamented one commenter. Others noted the presence of such individuals around tourist hotspots like Patong, suggesting a systemic issue with enforcement and punishment.

 

This incident has sparked a wider debate on social media about the interplay of wealth, privilege, and law enforcement in Thailand, with calls for stricter measures to ensure equality in the application of the law. As discussions continue, many hope for reforms that will address these disparities and maintain the integrity of Thai regulations.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-28

 

 

Oh you mean being treated by another though Thai driver of sports car that actually hit and killed a Thai police officer yet still remains free and in two year's time could have the charges dismissed due to the statute of limitartions?  Yes IMHO too many people really do escape just punishment for their crimes today, not only in this country but in many courtries around the world all because of their wealth and power!

2 hours ago, kuzmabruk said:

No they wouldn’t.   A Thai driver of a Honda Civic, maybe yes, a Thai driver of a Ferrari or Lamborghini - no.  They are waved on unless of course they have crashed their car and then they are driven home by the police who act as a taxi for the rich. 

Or to the airport to follow the F1 racing calendar for many years. 

Two things spring to mind:

a) "gestures rudely with his middle finger" - makes it politically correct; congratulations to the journalist

b) once the local kings of law enforcement locked up the culprit and thrown away the keys - quite right so - they might want to get their attention drawn to the slightly aged case of the accused killing of a police officer on duty by the grandson of the "Red Bull" empire. Never spent a minute in jail, most charges exceeded statutory limitations meanwhile, a few underlings were booked into the Bangkok Hilton while the real big wigs and the little sweetheart is still running in and out of London; the residence is known (at least on first attempt by Associated Press AP who tried to stuff a microphone up his throat) yet eight or nine digit amounts must have keep the "case at bay"

But as it is, everybody is the same in front of the law, some are "samer" than others 😉 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thai drivers would be absolutely subjected to a drug test for dangerous driving but that would never happen to foreigners," lamented one commenter. Others noted the presence of such individuals around tourist hotspots like Patong, suggesting a systemic issue with enforcement and punishment.

Wherever they got this statement is a complete lie. Thai are more guilty of paying the Thai police than foreigners. We learn from their actions and attempt it as well. Usually at a higher price than the Thai do. Perhaps the person making such a claim that foreigners pay off the police more should take a hard look at their friends and neighbors actions. I am most certain that anyone caught driving a little reckless has paid off the police if stopped. Rather than being given a piss test or taken to the station. 

Thai hypocrisy at work yet again.

How dare the farang bribe the police, that's for the locals to do. Everybody knows Thai police, like in other countries where they perceive their salary as too low, are bent as they come.

A Lambo driving farang, well that will be more than likely acquired through extortion, drugs and prostitution rings. So likely the farang is a Soviet, or other Eastern European criminal living in the sun.

 

Unfortunately,   The way of the world now. ! 
Not what you know, it’s who you know 

Not what you did , but what you have $£€

 

A small man acting the way he thinks a big man would behave. Utterly pathetic.

Amazing to what length he goes to compensate for having a child's genitals.

20 hours ago, kuzmabruk said:

No they wouldn’t.   A Thai driver of a Honda Civic, maybe yes, a Thai driver of a Ferrari or Lamborghini - no.  They are waved on unless of course they have crashed their car and then they are driven home by the police who act as a taxi for the rich. 

 

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