Bangkok Officer Questioned After Pushing Motorcyclist From Footpath

A Bangkok traffic officer has faced criticism after footage showed him pushing a moving motorcycle during an attempted arrest on a footpath. The rider and a passenger were travelling against the direction of traffic when the officer ran towards them and shoved the driver, causing the motorcycle and both occupants to fall. Some social-media users condemned the tactic as dangerous to the suspects and nearby pedestrians, while others argued that the rider may have been trying to escape. The officer is believed to work at Thian Thalae Police Station, although the station has not publicly explained his actions. Officials have also released no information about the condition of the rider or passenger or whether the incident will receive an internal review.