Report Harley-Davidson Group Charity Ride Turns Drama into Dialogue

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Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

A planned charity ride by the Downtown MC Thailand biker group recently turned tense after a social media spat with Thai police over traffic law infringements during their ride in Prachinburi province. However, the situation was amicably resolved through dialogue.

 

On 7th May, social media saw a debate erupt between the motorbike group and a police officer running a page under the alias "Nong Boss, The Decorated Policeman". The contention arose over laws concerning noise pollution, missing registration plates, and the absence of driving licenses during the group's planned ride on 24th May.

 

Despite initial disagreements, the ride took place as planned. The bikers collected and donated 600,000 baht to 12 local schools to fund educational needs. The trip garnered police attention due to traffic law violations, where penalties were imposed only lightly and warnings issued.

 

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Local law enforcement, under Pol. Col. Mongkol Toepao of Sri Maha Phot, cooperated with the group to resolve misunderstandings. He affirmed that the encounter with the bikers involved constructive discussions and mutual respect, ensuring future compliance with traffic regulations.

 

Leaders of Downtown MC, Nat and Best, expressed no animosity, stressing their intent to adhere to laws while contributing positively to communities across Thailand. Their goodwill amidst the earlier drama fostered a cooperative relationship with the authorities ahead of future charitable outings.

 

Police collaboration helped guide the bikers safely and legally through the province, culminating in a positive outcome that included further constructive feedback from the officers. Schools benefitted from the donations, and mutual understanding prevailed.

 

A statement from Downtown MC on social media confirmed their commitment to legal compliance and social responsibility in all future endeavours, acknowledging and thanking police for their supportive engagement and guidance.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Rath 2025-05-26

 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

The contention arose over laws concerning noise pollution, missing registration plates, and the absence of driving licenses during the group's planned ride on 24th May.

Most bikes and riders at Burapa have the same above. 

 

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

The bikers collected and donated 600,000 baht to 12 local schools to fund educational needs

Nice donation

 

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

Schools benefitted from the donations, and mutual understanding prevailed.

Yep, 

[thesetat]

The OP fails to say how much the police befitted from their donations. Hmm..  Although it was a good gesture these bikers made to aid the schools, they still violated laws that apparently they normally violate without concern (or they would have had their bikes registered and had permits to drive them in the first place) 

 

Just because they were doing something good does not make them unaccountable for doing it illegally and using illegal equipment. 

 

[Red Forever]

Appears that the police bottled it.

Yeah right, these bikers are diamond geezers eh?

[Bangkok Black]

If it's the policeman I am thinking of, I see him on Facebook all the time chasing and pulling over pickups, motorbikes, and scooters around town here.

No helmet

No number plate

loud exhausts

 

If the rider tries to ride off, he will chase. In one encounter, he chases a rider for over 10 minutes through the back streets and still manages to find and pull over the rider.