Report Pattaya Outrage: Taxi Driver Assaults Bolt Passenger

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Inn News

 

A disturbing altercation at a busy Pattaya intersection is sparking public outrage, following the viral spread of a video showing a motorcycle taxi driver assaulting a Bolt passenger.

 

The incident occurred early yesterday morning at the intersection of Pattaya South Road and Thanon Sai Sam, thrusting the location into the spotlight for regrettable reasons.

 

Captured on video, the confrontation features Bolt passenger being attacked by a visibly angry driver in the characteristic orange vest. The driver was later identified as 66-year-old Wiriyaphanit Yusawat.

 

Responding promptly, Police Lieutenant Colonel Phanupong Nimsuwan from Pattaya City Police Station reported that Wiriyaphanit was called in for questioning after the footage gained traction online.

 

During questioning, Wiriyaphanit admitted to his actions, explaining his outrage when the passenger summoned a Bolt ride directly in front of his taxi stand. Overcome with anger, he lashed out when the passenger ignored him.

 

Police have already issued a formal warning and deducted points from Wiriyaphanit’s driving record. However, officials made it clear that further action hinges on the victim's response.

 

"If the victim files an official complaint, we'll pursue criminal charges," stated Pol. Lt. Col. Phanupong. He affirmed ongoing efforts to supervise local taxi operators, aiming to protect Pattaya's reputation as a premier tourist destination.

 

The community eagerly awaits the victim’s next steps, while calling for stricter oversight and improved conduct among transport operators.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-20

 

 

[KhunHeineken]

Yawn. 

 

Thailand has been through all of this, with the beatings, taxi stand turf wars etc, and the conclusion was, you can't stop people using ride apps. 

 

Someone should help this 66 year old Thai guy out and get him onto Bolt. 

 

He needs to move with the times, or find another occupation. 

[baansgr]

9 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Yawn. 

 

Thailand has been through all of this, with the beatings, taxi stand turf wars etc, and the conclusion was, you can't stop people using ride apps. 

 

Someone should help this 66 year old Thai guy out and get him onto Bolt. 

 

He needs to move with the times, or find another occupation. 

If hed bothered paying his SS he would be receiving his pension..no helping stupid 

[GanDoonToonPet]

9 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Police have already issued a formal warning and deducted points from Wiriyaphanit’s driving record. However, officials made it clear that further action hinges on the victim's response.

 

They do it differently in the UK. They add points until you get to 12 then you lose your license.

 

I didn't know assault and battery was a driving offence in Thailand. 🤔

[mikebell]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Wiriyaphanit was called in for questioning after the footage gained traction online.

The only way to get Pattaya's invisible police to work.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

During questioning, Wiriyaphanit admitted to his actions, explaining his outrage when the passenger summoned a Bolt ride directly in front of his taxi stand. Overcome with anger, he lashed out when the passenger ignored him

Remove his licence... end of problem

[KhunBENQ]

[garygooner]

Territory .....

Motorcycle taxi riders.

Taxi drivers.

Jet ski operators.

Bar girls.

Ladyboys.

Street vendors. 

Stray cats & dogs.

..... and the list goes on. 

 

 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Overcome with anger, he lashed out when the passenger ignored him.

 

& it was exactly this sort of character the passenger was trying to avoid by using the ride hailing service (BOLT) in the first place...