Police Checkpoint drama in South Pattaya

PATTAYA:--A 26 year old Thai man was arrested at a South Pattaya Police Checkpoint early on Friday Morning accused of riding a stolen motorbike.

The checkpoint was located in front of the Chaimongkol Temple on the South Pattaya Road where officers spotted the motorbike which appeared to have no license plate. Attempts were made to stop the bike and it’s driver but the man sped up and attempted to ride through the checkpoint. Khun Grit was stopped nearby and was taken to Pattaya Police Station where checks indicated the bike he was driving, a Yamaha Neuvo, had been stolen from the Tepprasit Road Market last weekend.

The bikes rightful owner, Khun Giratigan aged 28 was called-in to identify the bike and take back possession of the vehicle.

Full story:http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/71731/police-checkpoint-drama-south-pattaya/

-- Pattaya One 2013-01-25

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he decided to seize the opportunity to steal the bike as he had no forms of transport since his release from prison.

Well, back to the clink. Maybe he can get some more tattoos and ponder about his choice of lifestyle.

Reminds me of that motorbike scene in The Great Escape. Young Grit even looks a bit like Steve Mcqueen...except with a better tan...

Edited January 25, 201313 yr by Phronesis

leaving the keys in the ignition..... not a very bright idea either. It is like asking to have your bike nicked.

And the girl is pointing at Thai Tron...... did they have to play that snake like game to get him off the bike?

I enjoy harmless stories like this one, no murder, loss of life and limb,no property loss to ex wife,no car accident, no, if you don't like it go back to your own country, no falling out of high rises or suicide, hmmm ,what have i left out??

At least these policemen didn't have to resort to shooting themselves...I mean, the bike or the driver...

"The bikes rightful owner, Khun Giratigan aged 28 was called-in to identify the bike and take back possession of the vehicle."

In the photo, Khun Giratigan appears to be pointing at the culprit, not the bike. Is that how police conduct ID parades in Thailand? Escort the suspect out in handcuffs, stand him next to the stolen property, and ask the victim to identify the offender....??....??

"The bikes rightful owner, Khun Giratigan aged 28 was called-in to identify the bike and take back possession of the vehicle."

In the photo, Khun Giratigan appears to be pointing at the culprit, not the bike. Is that how police conduct ID parades in Thailand? Escort the suspect out in handcuffs, stand him next to the stolen property, and ask the victim to identify the offender....??....??

No, it's not.