Report Parking Row Turns Ugly as Benz Driver Slaps Student in Bangkok

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BANGKOK - A Mercedes-Benz driver is at the centre of a storm after allegedly slapping a university student during a heated parking dispute outside a convenience store on Soi Sukhumvit 62 in Bangkok.

 

The student took to social media to share a video of the confrontation, captioning it, “Wealthy Mercedes-Benz driver slaps university student in Soi Sukhumvit 62.” The footage, however, resulted in unexpected backlash against the student. Netizens criticised both the driver’s use of violence and the students’ behaviour.

 

The original post was deleted, but the video quickly went viral after others reposted it across Thai social media platforms. In the video, the driver defended his actions, explaining difficulties in opening his car door due to the students’ motorcycle being parked too close. He claimed he had asked the female student to move it, but she refused, citing a lack of keys.

 

The driver argued that the motorcycle could have been moved without keys or her boyfriend could have been called to assist. He emphasised that the area was not meant for motorcycle parking and that his request had been ignored. The driver accused the students of having poor manners.

 

The students, however, insisted that the driver was rude and aggressive. A bystander intervened, suggesting both parties were wrong; the students for parking in a car space and the driver for using violence.

 

Picture courtesy of Facebook/ หม่อม ณี

 

The video concluded with the driver becoming irate and swiping the student’s phone, ending the recording. The resolution of the incident remains unclear, with no reports of legal action by the students against the driver for the alleged assault.

 

This altercation mirrors a similar incident in Nonthaburi province, where a jewellery store owner and lawyer clashed over a parking dispute. In that case, the lawyer verbally attacked the store owner after blocking a space, leading to legal proceedings. The outcome remains unresolved.

 

The unfolding of these parking disputes highlights ongoing tensions in urban spaces over vehicle accommodations and proper conduct, illustrating a broader issue facing city residents.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-05

 

 

[blaze master]

He should of just went for a salad and steak instead.

[Patong2021]

The mercedes driver is unlikely to be wealthy. The car is a basic model and is probably leased. 

I sort of feel for him. The  motorbike riders do whatever they want.

[ikke1959]

Motorcycle drivers are terrible. it seems they think they are the only ones who have a right for road and parking places. They use the whole road driving from right to left and left to right without looking. pushing between cars at traffic lights and I think everybody knows how they behave...They give a lot of irritation to others.. The Mercedes Benz is someone who need some status and want to look important... No wonder it will clash..

[lordgrinz]

So the motorcycle was parked in the walkway? Color me surprised.

[Emdog]

"The driver argued that the motorcycle could have been moved without keys or her boyfriend could have been called to assist."

Or he could have helped move it

[wensiensheng]

Arguing over parking spaces is hardly a new phenomenon, nor confined to Thailand. Can’t see the need to make a big deal out of it.

[hotchilli]

41 minutes ago, Emdog said:

"The driver argued that the motorcycle could have been moved without keys or her boyfriend could have been called to assist."

Or he could have helped move it

You can get shot for doing less than that, never ever touch another's vehicle

[topt]

43 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Arguing over parking spaces is hardly a new phenomenon, nor confined to Thailand. Can’t see the need to make a big deal out of it.

Especially as it looks like he had enough room to squeeze himself out.......

[CanadaSam]

There is no way the motorcycle should have parked in that walkway, and if she had parked too close to the car for him to get out, she deserved the slap.

[PopGun]

Just now, topt said:

Especially as it looks like he had enough room to squeeze himself out.......

He was able to get out and lash out.

The violent act, makes any argument he had in his favour, null and void.

[madone]

They are both idiots, but slapping anyone, let alone a female because he didn't get his way is unforgivable

[madone]

6 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

So the motorcycle was parked in the walkway? Color me surprised.

Would you have kicked her in the hoo-ha?

[madone]

9 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

The mercedes driver is unlikely to be wealthy. The car is a basic model and is probably leased. 

I sort of feel for him. The  motorbike riders do whatever they want.

 

really doesn't change his sense of entitlement or the fact he slapped her. In fact, that probably exacerbated issues

[Photoguy21]

Just now, madone said:

 

really doesn't change his sense of entitlement or the fact he slapped her. In fact, that probably exacerbated issues

Would he have slapped a man?

[madone]

Just now, Photoguy21 said:

Would he have slapped a man?

It's irrelevant, but if he did it wouldn't be any less wrong.

[lordgrinz]

6 minutes ago, madone said:

Would you have kicked her in the hoo-ha?

 

Might of just "kicked" the motorcycle over and out of me way.

[FlorC]

8 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Might of just "kicked" the motorcycle over and out of me way.

And come back to a keyed car .