People still use tuk-tuks? Haven't heard of grab yet? Cheaper, no dispute over fares.

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2 hours ago, Funkymover said:

would love to hear the brits side of the story, on here of course as soon as its a foreigner , the foreigners on here are always eager to turn on them and attack them,,

yet we all know how much of these tuk tuk drivers try to scam,, lie and themselves get violent .

This is half a story ..

could be true,,, could not,,

It doesn't matter who was right or wrong or cheated or not cheated. It's not worth the greater cost of getting yourself kicked out of the country/doing time in jail over 300 baht. If you start pounding on the table every time someone overcharges you on something in Thailand, you're going to see trouble sooner or later.

Call me crazy but how is a foreigner able to own and run a cannabis shop in Thaiand? I thought the nominee business thing was illegal.

Maybe the Brit did ask the price beforehand, maybe not, but it is good practice. Maybe it was an inflated price, or not, we don't have that info.

What we do see and hear are some threats, knocking a phone out of the hand followed by a punch to the head and (blurred) injuries.

Not the kind of end to a night out reasonable people want and could have been avoided by him behaving differently.

Pay the amount (end of) vs call the police if it's a rip-off (unknown outcome) vs assault with damages (likely serious (and more) consequences).

Some Tuk Tuk drives are unreasonable, Bolt drivers tend to be better, but I'll give Tuk Tuk drivers a fare if it's fair.

Brit might be stressed (as some here write), but I don't think that's mitigation. Hopefully the injured heals quickly.

1 hour ago, Ctkong said:

Denigrating Thais when you are a tourist is having a blowback. Enough is enough and viral videos are not helping at all. Be respectful and adhere to the cultural differences when you are a guest ,long term or not, are sensibilities for a long free living.

It says he owned a business here. I doubt he is a tourist.

The critics might be more understanding of the frustration people have when they have to deal with the transport cartel. The prices are inflated because the drivers and their gangster enablers beat up and anyone who dares to compete against the cartel.

There is much Europe could learn from how Thai immigration deals with criminal morons and illegal arrivals.

3 hours ago, Funkymover said:

would love to hear the brits side of the story, on here of course as soon as its a foreigner , the foreigners on here are always eager to turn on them and attack them,,

yet we all know how much of these tuk tuk drivers try to scam,, lie and themselves get violent .

This is half a story ..

could be true,,, could not,,

Fair point - we only get one side of the story.

But the Brit was outrageously aggressive and assault is assault - whatever triggered his actions - its still assault - the video shows the TukTuk Driver backing off and deescalating.

Did the TukTuk driver push the Brit guy first - in the video we can hear the Brit threaten the TukTuk driver about being pushed...

2 hours ago, NanLaew said:

As a former MI6 operative, I resemble that remark.

Me too but I can't say anymore. I've said too much already

6 hours ago, newnative said:

Good. Deport him and ban him from returning.

I think most people on this forum agree that Thailand should take firm action in situations like this. It's time to drop the hammer. I believe it will actually help tourism.

6 hours ago, Rams86 said:

The Brit got his right whack but there's many tuk tuk drivers and motor bike taxi riders that need a decent slap too

For trying to make a living?

2 minutes ago, Des1 said:

I think most people on this forum agree that Thailand should take firm action in situations like this. It's time to drop the hammer. I believe it will actually help tourism.

Each case should be judged on its own merits. In this instance, the Brit was plainly the aggressor. He allegedly inflicted injuries requiring around 40 stitches, so he should face the full consequences through the Thai courts before any deportation is considered. Simply putting him on the next flight home would be a remarkably lenient outcome.

That said, there's another side to the equation. When taxi or tuk-tuk drivers become aggressive, threaten, intimidate, or assault passengers, often during disputes over fares or attempted scams, they too should face the full force of the law.

Justice only commands respect when it is applied consistently. Whether the offender is a foreign tourist or a local driver, the law should be enforced equally, impartially, and without favour.

2 hours ago, gargamon said:

People still use tuk-tuks? Haven't heard of grab yet? Cheaper, no dispute over fares.

In over 30 years I have sat in a tuk tuk twice, and both times were 30 years ago, I genuinely cannot believe that a non tourist would go anywhere near a tuk tuk I have never considered them to be taxi's in the true sense of the word they are a "tourist attraction" and are generally priced accordingly ,

This idiot "ran" a shop he was not a tourist so why was he in a tuk-tuk som nam na

2 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Zero sympathy for Phuket tuktuk drivers from me. It's 200 baht just to get into the tuktuk in Phuket. Then the price goes up from there. Land transport in Phuket is a blight on Thailand's tourism industry.

They have Grab there.

2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Each case should be judged on its own merits. In this instance, the Brit was plainly the aggressor. He allegedly inflicted injuries requiring around 40 stitches, so he should face the full consequences through the Thai courts before any deportation is considered. Simply putting him on the next flight home would be a remarkably lenient outcome.

That said, there's another side to the equation. When taxi or tuk-tuk drivers become aggressive, threaten, intimidate, or assault passengers, often during disputes over fares or attempted scams, they too should face the full force of the law.

Justice only commands respect when it is applied consistently. Whether the offender is a foreign tourist or a local driver, the law should be enforced equally, impartially, and without favour.

Visitors to Thailand, if they are paying attention, understand that rule of law is something not yet acheived. It's simple, behave yourself. I won't carry on about it.

5 hours ago, thenewgoo said:

Anyone being mean to a Thai has a problem now. This is the fallout of certain recent events. Not justifying violence at all.

So, what are you trying to say exactly?

Off topic posts removed @Bday Prang again not discussing the topic, just trolling your own political agenda.

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6 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

72 lashes for this incorrigible git.

Incorrigible? You know him, you've come across him before?

5 hours ago, Korat Kiwi said:

Surely running a cannabis shop is reserved for Thais only? I'd be very surprised if it isn't

As minority shareholders foreigners can own cannabis businesses.

5 hours ago, novacova said:

A doper comes here and invests in a business and loses it all due to mental health issues and lack of self composure, intelligence of a bucket of rocks.

Perhaps, as a likely 49% shareholder he won't lose it all?

2 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Call me crazy but how is a foreigner able to own and run a cannabis shop in Thaiand? I thought the nominee business thing was illegal.

Being a maximum 49% shareholder in a legitimate company with 51% legitimate Thai partners is not illegal.

26 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Perhaps, as a likely 49% shareholder he won't lose it all?

He’ll lose his investment. Unless of course his Thai venture partners maintain the business and use the funds to support him in prison.

While I don't condone the actions of the brit in any way, shape or form, Phuket is notorious for massively overcharging passengers, whether it's tuk-tuks, taxis or motorcycle taxis. So, don't be surprised if people get p.ssed for being overcharged...

Having said that, 300 Baht for 3 people doesn't sound that bad...

Either way, have fun back at home...

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3 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

They have Grab there.

Last I heard, they all collude to set an overinflated Grab price as well.

Unbelievable, 3 people, 100thb each and they refuse to pay. Pretty clear now why there are so many people while exiting tuk tuks, the drivers are gassing it and sending them flying. These people are fed up with Farang bad behavior. Making a scene over 300thb........stupidity.

12 hours ago, FinChin67 said:

Same guy? Seems to have a short fuse.

https://www.facebook.com/StreetCrimeUK1/photos/man-jailed-after-students-jaw-broken-during-late-night-attack-in-colchestera-man/1339192261685573/

A man has been jailed for five years after launching a violent attack on a member of Essex University’s Turkish Society and breaking his jaw during a confrontation in Colchester.

Shane Correia, 33, was convicted following a trial at Ipswich Crown Court after attacking a student during an incident in Ballantine Drive in the early hours of the morning.

Yeah it looks like this same guy. So he was already locked up by UK Authorities for 5 years for a brutal assaut. Yet Thailand did no background checks on before handing him some form of long term visa to stay in the country.

This is why it's outright disgraceful they make no requests for a criminal record check. Almost as if by design they left it out.

7 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Being a maximum 49% shareholder in a legitimate company with 51% legitimate Thai partners is not illegal.

Not exactly true. If the nominees are just on paper, and have no real funds to have owned the business then it's clearly fake.

NEVER ride in a Thai Tuk-Tuk unless your are fully prepared to be both polite and show proper respect to the operator.

Otherwise, you might be in for a world of hurt.

And, try not to fall out, if you are British, as British often do fall out before reaching their destination.

Or, they often have a falling out with the driver.