Crime Tourist Tries to Escape Wheel Clamp by Changing Tyre

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Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A foreign tourist attempted to evade a wheel clamp by fitting a spare tyre but was caught by police in Phuket.

 

On 8th May 2568, a video shared on a popular Facebook page highlighted the antics of a foreign couple in Phuket.

 

The tourists, driving a red saloon car, had parked illegally on Dibuk Road in Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket. Their car was wheel-clamped by the police. Upon returning to find the clamp, the tourists, described as of Arab descent, attempted a novel solution – swapping the clamped tyre for the spare.

 

However, their plan was thwarted when local police arrived on the scene. The duo, identified as Arab nationals, were taken to the Phuket City Police Station where they faced a fine for their actions.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Kamalas Niyomket of Phuket City’s traffic police, confirmed that the male suspect, a Tunisian national, was charged under Thailand’s Traffic Act of 1979 for attempting to move a vehicle clamped by authorities without permission. He was processed, with charges filed for court proceedings.

 

Additionally, the vehicle’s owner faced charges for allowing someone without a valid driving license to operate the car. Under Thailand’s Vehicle Act of 1979, this oversight resulted in a 2,000 baht fine.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from [source] 2025-05-09

 

 

[Gottfrid]

All idiots goes to Phuket, and Pattaya.

[Nickcage49]

You've got to give them credit for creativity!

[Wuvu2]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

All idiots goes to Phuket, and Pattaya.

 

Not all. Plenty of idiots hang out here on the forum 🤪

[DaRoadrunner]

I blame the Police for using such an inferior wheel clamp that one can access the nuts and remove the wheel.

 

Don't ask DaRoadrunner how he knows!

[Guderian]

When I was back in the UK a few years ago, a car parked opposite my place had been clamped. I was vaguely familiar with the owner who was a local tradesman and always seemed to be very hard up, his car was an old jalopy. While I was making a cup of tea, I saw him pull up in a mate's van. They got out with their tools and proceeded to dismantle the wheel clamp. When that was done, his mate drove off in the van while he stuck the pieces of the clamp in the back of his car and also drove off. I had to give him points for doing a thorough job, but I do wonder what happened when the cops finally caught up with him, he'd have been facing multiple charges including property theft by then, not just a parking charge.

[SLOWHAND225]

Much easier ways to get them off than that.

[ujayujay]

21 minutes ago, Wuvu2 said:

 

Not all. Plenty of idiots hang out here on the forum 🤪

Do you talk to yourself

[newbee2022]

Very smart....he thinks😂

[Chris BKK]

B500 and police will remove the wheel clamp and you are on your way, less a receipt of course

[hotchilli]

43 minutes ago, DaRoadrunner said:

I blame the Police for using such an inferior wheel clamp that one can access the nuts and remove the wheel.

 

Don't ask DaRoadrunner how he knows!

Probably made in China.. 

[renaissanc]

Standard Fines for Wheel Clamping

For common parking violations in urban areas, the fines typically range as follows:

• Minimum fine: ฿500 for general parking violations.

• Wheel-locking in urban areas: Minimum fine of ฿700.

• Parking in prohibited areas: Fines can be up to ฿1,000, depending on the officer's discretion. 

In some cases, individuals have reported paying fines of around ฿400 to have the clamp removed. 

Additional Penalties for Tampering

It's crucial not to tamper with or remove a wheel clamp yourself. Doing so can lead to additional charges:

• Criminal damage: Damaging public property can result in up to 3 years in prison, a fine of up to ฿6,000, or both.

• Unauthorized removal: Removing a clamp without permission can lead to further legal action. 

[renaissanc]

38 minutes ago, ujayujay said:

Do you talk to yourself

Everybody talks to themselves when they think.

[Bundooman]

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

All idiots goes to Phuket, and Pattaya.

I'm English. I go to Phuket annually for my holidays. I enjoy them and I don't cause any problems or make trouble. I have been visiting Thailand for 60 years and never had a problem.

I back-packed throughout Asia annually in the '90s, with my then English wife and we caused no problems - all the while visiting Phuket, Kata, for a final beach holiday without any incidents.

I have now lived here in Thailand for the past 20 years. I still go to Phuket - always to Kata Beach area and stay in the same hotel where I and my Thai family stay, year upon year - again without incident.

 

Thank you for telling me that I am an idiot and for including myself and my family, together with all those other foreigners who visit Phuket and enjoy their holidays without any problems whatsoever. It was very kind, but sneeringly insulting of you to do so.

By the way - before criticising others, check your obvious lack of English grammar rules and crude sentences. How long have you been posting on this forum? Years.

OK, 'idiot'?

 

[Grumpy one]

I never knew you could wheel clamp a camel  

[wensiensheng]

Looks like they are changing the wheel, not just a tyre.

 

i bet they were dobbed in by one of the shopkeepers along the road. Thais love to inform on foreigners to the police. But they aren’t racist, they also love informing on fellow Thais

[Michael gough 294]

Surely cheaper to pay the fine than for a new spare wheel, or did they think they were getting a free wheel clamp.🤣🤣

[Hummin]

1 hour ago, Wuvu2 said:

 

Not all. Plenty of idiots hang out here on the forum 🤪

All the nutheads move to Thailand ? 

 

Frankly speaking, you must be a little bit crazy giving up a potential good life in the west, and gamble on Thailand solely where we are only welcomed as temporary guests with no rights whatsoever. 

[BangkokReady]

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

All idiots goes to Phuket, and Pattaya.

 

How do you know?

[BangkokReady]

12 minutes ago, Michael gough 294 said:

Surely cheaper to pay the fine than for a new spare wheel, or did they think they were getting a free wheel clamp.🤣🤣

 

Swap the wheel then get the clamp cut off later.

[Negita43]

59 minutes ago, renaissanc said:

depending on the officer's discretion. 

What exactly does that mean????

[Magictoad]

58 minutes ago, Bundooman said:

I'm English. I go to Phuket annually for my holidays. I enjoy them and I don't cause any problems or make trouble. I have been visiting Thailand for 60 years and never had a problem.

I back-packed throughout Asia annually in the '90s, with my then English wife and we caused no problems - all the while visiting Phuket, Kata, for a final beach holiday without any incidents.

I have now lived here in Thailand for the past 20 years. I still go to Phuket - always to Kata Beach area and stay in the same hotel where I and my Thai family stay, year upon year - again without incident.

 

Thank you for telling me that I am an idiot and for including myself and my family, together with all those other foreigners who visit Phuket and enjoy their holidays without any problems whatsoever. It was very kind, but sneeringly insulting of you to do so.

By the way - before criticising others, check your obvious lack of English grammar rules and crude sentences. How long have you been posting on this forum? Years.

OK, 'idiot'?

 

Do you think he's a Pakistani or an American or Australian? He's TAS whoever he is..

[ChipButty]

Tunisian? enough said revoke his visa and send him back

[Gottfrid]

43 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

How do you know?

I read the news.

[LeRoux]

The Thai Police need to upgrade their Wheel Clamp/Shoe system. 

The Czech Rep. and other European Countries us a type that covers all of the Lug-Nuts.

You can't get a wrench on them.

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, Bundooman said:

Thank you for telling me that I am an idiot and for including myself and my family, together with all those other foreigners who visit Phuket and enjoy their holidays without any problems whatsoever. It was very kind, but sneeringly insulting of you to do so.

By the way - before criticising others, check your obvious lack of English grammar rules and crude sentences. How long have you been posting on this forum? Years.

OK, 'idiot'?

First, where did I post that you and your family are idiots? I posted that all idiots go to Phuket and Pattaya. I did never post that only idiots got to Phuket and Pattaya, did I? So, dear Sir, it´s totally up to you where you wish to include you and your family. Apparently you made your clear choice, but do NOT tell me that I posted that.

You on the other hand, a directly calling me an idiot in your last, so called question, which is totally against the forum rules. Besides that, you also point out my grammar and spelling mistakes, which is also against the forum rules.

I am sorry to say, but if you feel insulted, that can only be out of your own choice, where to include yourself. I never placed you in the group of your choice. Below is what I posted: 

 

7 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

All idiots goes to Phuket, and Pattaya.

If you wish to include yourself and your family in the above group is your choice. I did not post that only idiots go to Phuket and Pattaya. You can chose to include yourself and your family in any other group of people if you wish.

[BangkokReady]

10 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

I read the news.

 

Does the news always give an accurate description of what a group of people is really like?

[LivingNThailand]

Not too bright.  A 500 or 1,000 THB fee and off you go.  Has happened to a few friends.  Just a trip to the police station.  Better than going to jail.  In my humble opinion.  😇  BTW, I went to the bank one street over a month ago to get my immigration docs and the parking fee was 40 baht, 20 for Thais. 😅  Gladly paid to the local "meter maid".   

[Gottfrid]

4 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

Does the news always give an accurate description of what a group of people is really like?

Not always, but most of the time they get it right as a whole. Details might vary, but they are not necessary.

I guess your choice is to misunderstand and interpret my post as only idiots go to Phuket and Pattaya. I never posted that. I posted that all (which is overdriven, but most would be right) idiots go there. However, other people also go there.

[BangkokReady]

2 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

all (which is overdriven, but most would be right) idiots go there.

 

So anyone who has been to Thailand, but hasn't been to Phuket or Pattaya, cannot be an idiot?