10 best overpasses in Bangkok to get robbed

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10 best overpasses in Bangkok to get robbed
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Whether running across an eight-lane road while dodging speeding vehicles or hiking 30 steps to cross a street via pedestrian bridge, pedestrians are still in danger.

The dim lights and empty, narrow walkways have caused many overpasses in Bangkok to become wonderful places for muggers to lurk. Although security cameras are installed at many spots around the city, they do little to prevent locals from being victimized.

A Channel 3 report last week surveyed the city to find the 10 darkest, emptiest and scariest overpasses where pedestrians are likely to get robbed at night.

“My brother has to use this overpass all the time, and one day he was threatened for his belongings,” a local student said of a Rama II Road footbridge in the report. “I’m afraid that it might happen to me one day.”

Meanwhile in Bang Khun Thian district reveal they have observed the overpasses in the area and followed up with the project to reduce the crime rates.

“To prevent crimes, we have had the help of technology. We have a project to install CCTVs on the high-risk overpasses,” Pol. Col. Nakarin Sukothawit said. “Each spot for the cameras was chosen and decided by the authorities who observed the area. We also have real-time footage from all of the cameras shown at the station. When we see a suspect, we immediately send an officer there.”

Here’s the full list, according to Channel 3: [read more...]

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2014/03/04/10-best-overpasses-bangkok-get-robbed


-- Coconuts Bangkok 2014-03-04

[tjensen5]

Overpasses are better than underpasses imho.

[FireMedic]

How does a cheap ass CCTV prevent someone from robbing you. It doesn't keep anyone from doing anything to you. If they are wearing a mask and leave on foot or an unmarked car/bike, they can't ID them. So you are there left beaten or bleeding to death praying that the fat slob behind the monitor is not sleeping or chatting with his mia noi on LINE. Don't every depend on anyone else protecting you in this country..especially not the police. Since we can't carry weapons, use one of those extremely loud personal alarms that you can activate if there is a problem. It will immediately draw a lot of attention to you. Or some mace/pepper spray.

[Bobobirdiebuddy]

If they could be trusted, cops on the beat, not useless CCTV, is the way to stop this crap. You never see the Royal Thai Police really doing any actual "policing", more harassing motorists and motorcyclists.

[brit1984]

maybe new business opportunity... guided walking tours of Bangkok's most dangerous foot bridges...

[tubby johnson]

I work near #1, it's unlit and vacant, though I often use the footbridge opposite IT Square, which isn't much better. Whenever I see a punk, I stare at him menacingly as I pass by.

I live near #5, often use it after dark and it seems safe.

But then I'm 6'5" and 225 pounds. It's your posture and walk that either attracts or deters muggers.

[tx22cb]

I guess being 6'5" helps too ...

[Chao Lao Beach]

what about a Google maps for this with the number of each one ? Or is original content to much to ask ?

Where are most of theses ?

Edited March 4, 2014 by Chao Lao Beach

[thrilled]

I always carry an equalizer with me.stun gun,pepper spray,retractable baton,knife.I might get robbed but it's going to come with A price.

[FireMedic]

I always carry an equalizer with me.stun gun,pepper spray,retractable baton,knife.I might get robbed but it's going to come with A price.

I do too. I prefer a gun, OC/CS spray, ASP, then a knife in that order. But I didn't want to offend the "No one should use weapons except for bad guys" crowd.

[jonw8uk]

I always carry a minigun, like the one in the movie 'Predator', whilst out walking after dark.

I've never had a problem on any overpass

[kimbathewhitelion]

Weapons...really? At most a walking stick or a broom. Never an issue anywhere in this country other then bars. If someone did attack me on an overpass, the following day there'd being another post of where someone committed suicide jumping to their death.

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[DoctorG]

maybe new business opportunity... guided walking tours of Bangkok's most dangerous foot bridges...

Good idea. Maybe could arrange for the tourists to get mugged too

Could have a photographer there to sell photos of the event for the tourists to take home with them.

[chrisrazz]

A rolled up magazine is an unobtrusive and most effective weapon if used correctly.

[brit1984]

maybe new business opportunity... guided walking tours of Bangkok's most dangerous foot bridges...

Good idea. Maybe could arrange for the tourists to get mugged too

Could have a photographer there to sell photos of the event for the tourists to take home with them.

... and a side-deal with Bumrumgrad hospital to take care of any injuries.

[attento]

maybe new business opportunity... guided walking tours of Bangkok's most dangerous foot bridges...

Good idea. Maybe could arrange for the tourists to get mugged too

Could have a photographer there to sell photos of the event for the tourists to take home with them.

Isn't that the purpose of the CCTV, to have something to post on YouTube.

What better souvenir for the mugged tourist ?

[millwall_fan]

This should read 'top 10 overpasses where people are rich and influential enough to have their mugging taken seriously'.

[speedtripler]

Weapons...really? At most a walking stick or a broom. Never an issue anywhere in this country other then bars. If someone did attack me on an overpass, the following day there'd being another post of where someone committed suicide jumping to their death.

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would you really jump after being mugged by some kids ?

[LuckyLew]

Looks like Vibhavadi is the clear winner here

Vibhavadi "the hub" of overpass robberies

[Murf]

I carry a 12" truncheon in my pants incase of danger, but it only seems to work if the aggressor is a girl or looks like a girl