Thai Man Arrested in Pattaya for Sawing Off Police Wheel Lock

Thai Man Arrested in Pattaya for Sawing Off Police Wheel Lock

In Pattaya, a man was arrested after he tried to saw off a wheel‑lock device placed by traffic police on his vehicle and flee. According to reports, the driver waited until officers were distracted, used a hand saw to cut the lock, then attempted to drive off before being apprehended. Patrol officers caught him nearby and recovered the saw and the cut lock. He now faces charges including tampering with enforcement equipment, resisting arrest and driving without compliance. Authorities say the case shows a growing boldness among offenders—and they plan heightened enforcement, more surveillance and stricter penalties to deter similar acts.