"Shakedown in Chiang Mai" or just paranoid?

[tpthai2]

Call me paranoid? How do you read this?

As I turn left to head down to the frontage road for the next left to the Big C super store I can see someone looking intently at me and my truck. Now, in retrospect, I believe it was a spotter to signal the driver down the road.

About 200 meters down a newer SUV pulls right into my path taking both lanes. I jam the breaks a full 3 meters behind the SUV. No rear plate on the SUV and no contact, but I am boxed in.

A big guy (the driver of the SUV) gets out and stands in front of my truck. I try to get around and he jumps in front of the truck again.

The big guy driver is calm and keeps looking at his bumper which has what looks like a scratch. (pre-scratch it appears because it is dusty.) and seems to be waiting. Realize he is just standing at my front bumper saying nothing.

A cop conveniently arrives in 30 seconds. No English of course. The driver starts the show

with the cop by talking fast and loud. They are now both standing outside my drivers side window

and blocking the full left lane.

It seems rather plausible until:

I reach up and turn my dash video cam towards

them, framing there faces and say "video."

In a literal instant the driver says, in English "I have no problem with you." and immediately walks to his car. The cop says, kor-toad, Mi-pen-ri several times with what we might call a "shit eating grin" and gets on his bike for a quick exit.

My read? "Shakedown" in Chiang Mai and thank you Dash Cam.

Never leave home without it. @v@

[scotinsiam]

Dirtbags - I also have a dashcam, Pass the footage onto the cops and see what happens.

[A1Str8]

They constantly come up with new ideas regarding to making money in shady ways and ripping off people. And the cops are always involved.

Though I wonder, how they pick the victim.

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

I guess the next step is put large word DASHCAM decals in easy to read letters on a few parts of the vehicle.

I suppose they sell video surveillance stickers for homeowners etc.

Maybe just decals of video camera cartoon images would get the point across.

Roof mounted cameras?

Roof mounted cannons?

[ShopBoy]

can you show the video ?

[KRS1]

its the shit eating grin that always lets you know when they are lying

[Dante99]

Were you driving a new truck or one only a year or so old? Expensive model?

[Mapguy]

Yes, why don't you post the video and the audio, too, which you probably also have, since you are evidentially extraordinarily well-prepared for unusual encounters on the road?

And, of course, you have provided the video to Chiang Mai, if not Region V police headquarters. True?

[elektrified]

Yes, why don't you post the video and the audio, too, which you probably also have, since you are evidentially extraordinarily well-prepared for unusual encounters on the road?

And, of course, you have provided the video to Chiang Mai, if not Region V police headquarters. True?

Why do you need to see the video?

And why would he provide the video to Region V police headquarters? What would they do? Laugh?

[beau thai]

This would make a very good advertisement for dashcams,.

Do you know -by any chance-where to buy one in CM??

[tpthai2]

can you show the video ?

No..They shoot the messenger here. Don't want to go that deep.

[heybruce]

Useful information, thank you. I assume it would also work if you started taking a video with a smartphone.

[tpthai2]

This would make a very good advertisement for dashcams,.

Do you know -by any chance-where to buy one in CM??

Yes, but PM me as there are many fake copies of my model.

They are not expensive. Mine has been running for two years

without a problem. I would not drive a kilometer with out it

running. This is the only real protection you have to mitigate

a situation that may occur while driving.

[tpthai2]

Useful information, thank you. I assume it would also work if you started taking a video with a smartphone.

Yes, but you have to have the phone set and running at all times

to capture the incident.

[tpthai2]

Yes, why don't you post the video and the audio, too, which you probably also have, since you are evidentially extraordinarily well-prepared for unusual encounters on the road?

And, of course, you have provided the video to Chiang Mai, if not Region V police headquarters. True?

Why do you need to see the video?

And why would he provide the video to Region V police headquarters? What would they do? Laugh?

That's right, and maybe the cop would not laugh. However, there is a thing

called YouTube that strikes fear in the heart of the corrupt.

YouTube has brought down many and they are all aware of this.

Next time I may say "Video-YouTube

Edited October 1, 2013 by tpthai2

[Mapguy]

can you show the video ?

No..They shoot the messenger here. Don't want to go that deep.

Hmmmmm! Now looks like a textbook "delusional disorder, persecutory type," as defined by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Or, perhaps, as know in these parts, a troll.

[inthepink]

Yes, why don't you post the video and the audio, too, which you probably also have, since you are evidentially extraordinarily well-prepared for unusual encounters on the road?

And, of course, you have provided the video to Chiang Mai, if not Region V police headquarters. True?

Why do you need to see the video?

And why would he provide the video to Region V police headquarters? What would they do? Laugh?

That's right, and maybe the cop would not laugh. However, there is a thing

called YouTube that strikes fear in the heart of the corrupt.

YouTube has brought down many and they are all aware of this.

Next time I may say "Video-YouTube

A few minutes ago you were too scared to post a link to the video, now you are suggesting that you would put it on YouTube? Make your mind up Walter.

Edited October 1, 2013 by inthepink

[CobraSnakeNecktie]

Check out the site liveleak sometime.

Tons and Tons of incredible Russian accidents, fights and general oddities where dashcams are nearly mandatory to get insurance.

I guess its self canceling. As crime and fraud increases then so would video documentation requirements from insurers to get a decent policy and to receive claims etc.

And I could understand some reticence of posting the video. Maybe post a segment censored for the drivers and/or police identity.

Edited October 1, 2013 by CobraSnakeNecktie

[FolkGuitar]

Dash Cams are becoming standard operating equipment in many countries already. Almost every major electronics shop in Japan carry several different models, most for under $200 USD. All of my car-driving friends there mounted them in their vehicles. They are almost as common as cell phones were 10 years ago.

[Torrens54]

How much are the Dashcams here? Any suggested brands and where to buy one in Chiang Mai?

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Thanks in advance!

Edited October 1, 2013 by Torrens54

[Maestro]

I have deleted an off-topic post and the three replies to it.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Pics (or video) or it didn't happen.

Edited October 1, 2013 by WinnieTheKhwai

[onthedarkside]

How much are the Dashcams here? Any suggested brands and where to buy one in Chiang Mai?

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Thanks in advance!

I bought mine here --->

http://www.lazada.co.th/h198-1080p-top-103736.html?recomReferer=category%2Fcat_ts

They deliver free, you can pay cash on delivery (no extra charge). I bought this one at 750 baht, but don't forget to buy a memory card as it comes without. Get at least a 16 GB card. Might be cheap but it's been working fine for 3 months now.

[arunsakda]

I saw a car recently with a dash mount for a GoPro. Possible lower cost alternative.

[kalbo123]

Pics (or video) or it didn't happen.

Totaly agree, OP comes with a story that he filmed, he is willing to share the story but comes without prove.

[Tywais]

I saw a car recently with a dash mount for a GoPro. Possible lower cost alternative.

GoPros are not cheap at around 9,000 to 10,000 Baht. The one with link shown is 750 Baht. There is also software for Android phones to convert it to a dashcam. I have the software and seems to work well, just don't have a holder yet.

//edit - post flaming another member removed.

[Dante99]

Yes, why don't you post the video and the audio, too, which you probably also have, since you are evidentially extraordinarily well-prepared for unusual encounters on the road?

And, of course, you have provided the video to Chiang Mai, if not Region V police headquarters. True?

Hmmmmm! Now looks like a textbook "delusional disorder, persecutory type," as defined by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).

[Berkshire]

Mine has been running for two years

without a problem. I would not drive a kilometer with out it

running. This is the only real protection you have to mitigate

a situation that may occur while driving.

So you "wouldn't drive a kilometer without it." Interesting. What made you get it in the first place? A bit of paranoia, perhaps?

For the record, I've been driving for a gazillion years, have never had one, don't think I'll ever need one. But to each his own.

[FolkGuitar]

I figure a dash cam is sort of like 'Accident Insurance.' You buy it, then pray you'll never need it. But you never let it lapse... Ever.

And most folks manage to get through life never having to use its coverage, though the few who do are mighty thankful they had it in the first place. Those who don't have it and need it generally rue the day they decided not to buy it.

A few thousand baht and 30 minutes installation time, when living in a location famous for accidents and scams, seems like a pretty sound investment.

[jellydog]

If you don't satisfy the gossip mongers with the video then you are automatically delusional. Possibly they could contemplate their sense of entitlement. Put them in the OP's situation and they would be unlikely to show the video as well. Provincial bores.