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A late-night ride-hailing job took a terrifying turn for a 31-year-old Bolt driver in Pattaya, after a woman being pursued by an armed man leapt into his vehicle in a panic.

 

The incident occurred around 02:09 on 7 July in Soi Arunothai 1, pattaya. Mr Arnon who drives for the Bolt ride-hailing platform, recounted the frightening encounter to and has filed a police report.

 

According to Mr Arnon, he received a booking to pick up a passenger from Soi Arunothai 1. Upon arrival, however, he was not met by the person who had placed the booking. Instead, a small, dark-skinned woman appeared suddenly and jumped into his vehicle in distress, urgently pleading with him to drive off.

 

Moments later, a man of medium build, dressed in a long-sleeved jacket and jeans, came running after her, brandishing a handgun. The assailant reportedly struck the vehicle with the weapon’s handle and demanded that the woman get out of the car, warning Mr Arnon not to drive away.

 

Fearing for everyone’s safety, Mr Arnon lowered the window and asked the pair to talk calmly. However, their heated exchange continued. The woman then insisted he drive immediately and as the man briefly let his guard down, Mr Arnon seized the opportunity to speed away. He monitored the situation through his rear-view mirror but was not followed or fired upon.

 

“I was genuinely afraid he’d shoot,” Mr Arnon said. “After dropping the woman off safely, I decided to warn others by sharing my experience with fellow riders and the media. We all need to stay alert.”

 

Mr Arnon later reported the incident at Pattaya City Police Station, speaking with Pol. Lt. Col. Itthiporn Tangchuthaweesap. He urged authorities to identify and arrest the suspect before a more serious incident occurs.

 

He also issued a warning to fellow ride-share drivers, particularly those accepting jobs at night, to exercise caution, especially if the person who enters the vehicle does not match the booking details.

 

Police are now reviewing CCTV footage provided by Mr Arnon to aid in their investigation.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamChon 2025-07-08

 

 

 

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