Two motorcycle taxi riders engaged in a knife fight on a busy road in Bang Bon, Bangkok, on Tuesday evening, April 28, narrowly missing injuring a foreign passenger. The altercation, captured and shared widely on social media, caused significant traffic disruptions as onlookers gathered.

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The incident began with the riders chasing each other near Soi Kamnan Maen 11 before stopping and confronting each other outside a papaya salad stall. Witnesses reported seeing one rider in a black shirt stabbing another rider in a brown shirt in the hand. The foreign passenger, shaken but unharmed, took refuge in a nearby convenience store to avoid the unfolding chaos.

Police from Bang Khun Thian Station identified the riders as working for the same ride-hailing service. A witness suggested the dispute might have been over competition for passengers. The government later charged both individuals with voluntarily engaging in a physical altercation, which could result in a fine of up to 5,000 baht.

The injured rider explained to authorities that the conflict began after picking up the foreign passenger in Sathorn. He claimed the confrontation started due to a hostile exchange over the ride-hailing platform each driver was using. The scene de-escalated when a bystander intervened to remove the weapon.

Experts suggest this incident highlights the growing tensions among motorcycle taxi drivers in Bangkok as competition increases with app-based services. The situation emphasizes the need for clearer regulations and safety measures.

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And they are worried about bolt

56 minutes ago, ozz1 said:

And they are worried about bolt

I was wondering whether this validated the need for better driver vetting!

Seems you now have to call a cab . . .

and an armed security guard !

9 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Seems you now have to call a cab . . .

and an armed security guard !

I was in a taxi that ran a police checkpoint and almost hit one of the officers who tried to get him to stop.

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I am confused. Where does the taxi come into this?

Just now, Front Row said:

I am confused. Where does the taxi come into this?

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Two motorcycle taxi riders

OK. That’s how I read it as well. No taxi involved.

Again, these are the scumbags that certain people think are keeping the streets safe - funny.

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I was wondering whether this validated the need for better driver vetting!

One of them at least was carrying a knife according to the report.

“The situation emphasizes the need for clearer regulations and safety measures.”

You think?

Seems at least one of these guys missed the memo about not engaging in knife fights while carrying passengers.

Or should we give them the benefit of the doubt because maybe the company that employs them has a poor grievance procedure.

9 hours ago, BusyB said:

One of them at least was carrying a knife according to the report.

Very common I expect.