Report Aussie Tourist Arrested for Reckless Stunts on Phuket Road

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

A 32-year-old Australian thrill-seeker, Mr Daherwalid, found himself in legal trouble after a viral video captured his dangerous motorcycle antics on Phuket's Witsanu Road, inciting local outrage. The footage, widely circulated on social media, depicted the tourist performing hazardous wheelies and weaving through traffic on a Honda Click 160, causing significant risk to others on the busy road late Sunday night.

 

The brazen display prompted furious calls from the community for action. "He was having the time of his life, but no one else was," lamented a local witness, emphasising the menace and disrespect the tourist's actions posed.

 

 

 

Authorities from the Chalong Police Station swiftly responded, successfully apprehending Mr Daherwalid following a concerted effort by patrol and traffic units. The motorcycle's owner was also summoned to aid the investigation. Consequently, the motorcycle has been impounded, and Mr Daherwalid is now facing serious charges for reckless driving that endangered public safety.

 

The incident underscores Thailand's firm stance that foreign tourists are subject to the nation's laws. "Tourists are welcome but stunts like these are not," stated a Chalong Police officer. This arrest serves as a potent reminder of the legal responsibilities international visitors bear while traversing Thailand's roads, reinforcing the commitment to maintaining safe and respectful environments for all.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-29

 

 

[factual monk]

Only two cities leading the nonsense...

aka Phuket and Pattaya

[Muhendis]

5 minutes ago, factual monk said:

Only two cities leading the nonsense...

aka Phuket and Pattaya

Has Phuket been designated a city without consulting me first?

[jcmj]

Probably only a slap on the wrist and a small fine. If they really want people to stop doing this give a hefty fine and a boot out of the country. For Thais they can get a small stint in jail alongside the fine. Everyone needs to follow the laws, but don’t because there’s very little chance of being caught and punished harshly. Cops do your jobs. 

[newbee2022]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

A 32-year-old Australian thrill-seeker, Mr Daherwalid, found himself in legal trouble after a viral video captured his dangerous motorcycle antics on Phuket's Witsanu Road, inciting local outrage. The footage, widely circulated on social media, depicted the tourist performing hazardous wheelies and weaving through traffic on a Honda Click 160, causing significant risk to others on the busy road late Sunday night.

 

The brazen display prompted furious calls from the community for action. "He was having the time of his life, but no one else was," lamented a local witness, emphasising the menace and disrespect the tourist's actions posed.

 

 

 

Authorities from the Chalong Police Station swiftly responded, successfully apprehending Mr Daherwalid following a concerted effort by patrol and traffic units. The motorcycle's owner was also summoned to aid the investigation. Consequently, the motorcycle has been impounded, and Mr Daherwalid is now facing serious charges for reckless driving that endangered public safety.

 

The incident underscores Thailand's firm stance that foreign tourists are subject to the nation's laws. "Tourists are welcome but stunts like these are not," stated a Chalong Police officer. This arrest serves as a potent reminder of the legal responsibilities international visitors bear while traversing Thailand's roads, reinforcing the commitment to maintaining safe and respectful environments for all.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-29

 

 

Reckless driving? And then? Paying some Baht and that's all? Ban him from entering again. 

Stricter rules and remarkable consequences will stop that idiocy 

[LivingNThailand]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Phuket's Witsanu Road

Just googled it, no Witsanu Road in Phuket.

 

[jesimps]

Anybody else spotted the standout connection between these offenders from different foreign countries, Brits, French. Aussie, Belgian?

[hotchilli]

Send him home with a 5 years ban...

[kevozman1]

9 minutes ago, factual monk said:

Only two cities leading the nonsense...

aka Phuket and Pattaya

 

Haha. Thai guys are riding like maniacs on their bikes nearly everytime I go out anywhere in Thailand. You will not hear about it on this site though, unless you're European, then if you fart loudly in public you could have an article about you. For other groups especially Thais you have to remove the organs from a ladyboy or drag your girlfriend from your motorbike to get some attention. I wonder who sponsors this site to have this narrative.

[baansgr]

The look and his name says it all but this time Aussie not French. Phuket is full of arabs

[thai006]

Deport and Blacklist easy. Stop to Thai police to be gentle with that kind of tourist

[dinsdale]

I've seen plenty of Thais doing this. 

[factual monk]

46 minutes ago, Muhendis said:

Has Phuket been designated a city without consulting me first?

No sire... sincere apologies for bypassing you... 

[newbee2022]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

tourist performing hazardous wheelies and weaving through traffic on a Honda Click 160

Many fools can do it. It's boring. Why not try it with a pillion? More fun, more damage (even your brain)🥺

[factual monk]

38 minutes ago, kevozman1 said:

 

Haha. Thai guys are riding like maniacs on their bikes nearly everytime I go out anywhere in Thailand. You will not hear about it on this site though, unless you're European, then if you fart loudly in public you could have an article about you. For other groups especially Thais you have to remove the organs from a ladyboy or drag your girlfriend from your motorbike to get some attention. I wonder who sponsors this site to have this narrative.

This site runs on agenda... 

[Cameroni]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Mr Daherwalid

 

Mr Daherwalid the Australian...seriously?

[Aussie999]

Thriw the book at him, but if you do, you damn better throw the book at the young thais doing the same things

[roo860]

58 minutes ago, jesimps said:

Anybody else spotted the standout connection between these offenders from different foreign countries, Brits, French. Aussie, Belgian?

Yes, they all like to wear Wife Beater vests 

[LivingNThailand]

2 hours ago, LivingNThailand said:

Just googled it, no Witsanu Road in Phuket.

It was Wisit Road, Rawai.   The main road from Chalong to Rawai Beach.  How could they get THAT wrong?  Spell check?

[ujayujay]

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

I've seen plenty of Thais doing this. 

In Australia.....?🤣🤣🤣