Bangkok: BMW driver denies he meant to kill motorcyclist who robbed him

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BMW driver denies he meant to kill motorcyclist who robbed him
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A BMW driver claims he accidentally killed a motorcyclist who had robbed him this morning in Bangkapi district.

Tawich Kitniyom, 32, the BMW driver told the police that he was driving along Lat Phrao road around 1am when he was robbed as he stopped his car to do a U-turn near soi 130.

Tawich says the motorcyclist, Somkuan Thaidecha, 34, approached his car and tapped on the window, making Tawich lower the glass because he thought the man wanted to ask directions.

The motorcyclist punched him in the face and pulled out a knife, demanding Tawich hands over his valuables.

Tawich handed Somkuan his bag which contained his wallet and phone.

After regaining his senses, Tawich chased after the motorbike in his BMW and accidentally rammed it into a grocery store on Nawamin Soi 14 when Somkuan cut in front of him to turn. [read more...]

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2014/05/09/bmw-driver-denies-he-meant-kill-motorcyclist-who-robbed-him


-- Coconuts Bangkok 2014-05-09

[TVGerry]

Well I don't know if the robber deserved death or not but kudos to the BMW driver for going after him!

[ginjag]

WHY the BMW tag, for headline view only.

If the story is true to what happened as the topic says then, WRONG to take action this way------------------------but nice one. ( not good to speak like this, but)

[uty6543]

I hope the BMW driver pays compensation to the grocery store.

[marko kok prong]

From the full artical it sounds like this guy was a scumbag,who got his just desserts.

[Tatsujin]

WHY the BMW tag, for headline view only.

If the story is true to what happened as the topic says then, WRONG to take action this way------------------------but nice one. ( not good to speak like this, but)

Using "BMW" is an attempt to further sensationalize the story, make it a rich vs poor thing . . .

[wprime]

Well I don't know if the robber deserved death or not but kudos to the BMW driver for going after him!

Armed robbery, I think that deserves death. I have no pity for anyone who threatens the lives of others for financial benefit. The BMW driver will probably be charged with negligent homicide nevertheless because he acted after the robbery. That carries a hefty fine (up to 20,000 baht) and he will probably need to pay compensation to the thief's family if he wants to avoid a prison sentence.

[terryp]

well done one parasite less

[cgphuket]

Well, If you have to rob someone in Thailand, robbing the rich is best, since Thai rich got their money from robbing the poor. Flame away hi-so defenders.

[JohnWoods]

Seriously..what has this to do with "BMW" ?!

Well..., In Thailand it has Got EVERYTHING TO DO WITH IT,,,,,,

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[uty6543]

Well, If you have to rob someone in Thailand, robbing the rich is best, since Thai rich got their money from robbing the poor. Flame away hi-so defenders.

He didn't have to rob from anyone. He could have gone out to work for his money like most people do.

[JRSoul]

If he was driving a Volvo, I would be much more inclined to believe it was an accident. Some years back, a survey of Australian motorcyclists almost unanimously agreed that a Volvo station-wagon containing 4 lady bowlers was the most dangerous vehicle on the road.

[Skattanmicce]

Karma kick in the nuts

[mrtoad]

Good on him

[Sattahip2014]

A BMW driver claims he accidentally killed a motorcyclist who had robbed him

I believe him

(Thousands wouldn't)

lol...lol...lol.

[lee b]

What good are people like this anyway, all they do is cause pain and suffering to other people. After all, it was the guy on the bike who decided to break the law. Can't blame the driver at all.

[Thaddeus]

What good are people like this anyway, all they do is cause pain and suffering to other people. After all, it was the guy on the bike who decided to break the law. Can't blame the driver at all.

Unless the driver made up the story about being robbed.

Any witnesses?

[fstarbkk]

Based on what is known, the dead man was a bottom-feeder without whom the world will be a slightly better place. The same could be said for the forum member who seems to think that all BMW drivers deserve to be beaten and robbed at knife-point.

Given the circumstances of Somkuan's timely demise, I would plead justifiable (if not absolutely welcome) vehicular homicide for the driver of the car.

[JesseFrank]

Give the man a medal.

[BillyBobThai]

This calls for yet another award from the master himself:

[Som wat]

What good are people like this anyway, all they do is cause pain and suffering to other people. After all, it was the guy on the bike who decided to break the law. Can't blame the driver at all.

Unless the driver made up the story about being robbed.

Any witnesses?

Well there is reported previous, if you read the whole article.

[Pete Beale]

BMW are currently in talks to recreate the scene as their new worldwide advertisement promoting the driveability of their products.

BMW the ultimate driving machine!

[Thaddeus]

What good are people like this anyway, all they do is cause pain and suffering to other people. After all, it was the guy on the bike who decided to break the law. Can't blame the driver at all.

Unless the driver made up the story about being robbed.

Any witnesses?

No witnesses but in the full story is this, so it does indirectly support the BMW drivers version.

A fifteen-year-old victim told the police that she had been robbed by Somkuan many times, and he had threatened to hurt her family if she went to the police, Daily News reported.

I did read the full story in the link and rapidly came to the conclusion that lad was not well liked and had prior.

But you can't avoid the fact that if there were no witnesses to this particular event, it isn't clear that the driver is telling the truth.

In all probability, he probably is, but you can't be 100% certain.

[kriswillems]

I hope the family of the motorcycle driver pays for the damages to the store and the BMW.

[fstarbkk]

What good are people like this anyway, all they do is cause pain and suffering to other people. After all, it was the guy on the bike who decided to break the law. Can't blame the driver at all.

Unless the driver made up the story about being robbed.

Any witnesses?

No witnesses but in the full story is this, so it does indirectly support the BMW drivers version.

A fifteen-year-old victim told the police that she had been robbed by Somkuan many times, and he had threatened to hurt her family if she went to the police, Daily News reported.

I did read the full story in the link and rapidly came to the conclusion that lad was not well liked and had prior.

But you can't avoid the fact that if there were no witnesses to this particular event, it isn't clear that the driver is telling the truth.

In all probability, he probably is, but you can't be 100% certain.

It is also not absolutely certain that pigs cannot fly.

So far, to my knowledge, nobody has proven with absolute certainty that they couldn't somehow find a way to do it (buggers are smart, you know). But most law enforcement agencies and courts would accept the overwhelming probability that pigs are earthbound.

[uty6543]

What good are people like this anyway, all they do is cause pain and suffering to other people. After all, it was the guy on the bike who decided to break the law. Can't blame the driver at all.

Unless the driver made up the story about being robbed.

Any witnesses?

No witnesses but in the full story is this, so it does indirectly support the BMW drivers version.

A fifteen-year-old victim told the police that she had been robbed by Somkuan many times, and he had threatened to hurt her family if she went to the police, Daily News reported.

I did read the full story in the link and rapidly came to the conclusion that lad was not well liked and had prior.

But you can't avoid the fact that if there were no witnesses to this particular event, it isn't clear that the driver is telling the truth.

In all probability, he probably is, but you can't be 100% certain.

No none of us can be 100% certain whether the BMW driver is telling the truth or not but as Clark Cable said "frankly I don't give a damn"

[ratcatcher]

More to the point, was it a 3, 5 or 7 series and what age was the car. Had it been converted to a Toyota engine for economy reasons.

I haven't seen the 'condo" word yet and am not about to be the 1st.

"Karma", as someone said in another thread today, "is a bitch"

[brfsa2]

I would say "WELL DONE"

one less scumbag on this city.

[Som wat]

Unless the driver made up the story about being robbed.

Any witnesses?

No witnesses but in the full story is this, so it does indirectly support the BMW drivers version.

A fifteen-year-old victim told the police that she had been robbed by Somkuan many times, and he had threatened to hurt her family if she went to the police, Daily News reported.

I did read the full story in the link and rapidly came to the conclusion that lad was not well liked and had prior.

But you can't avoid the fact that if there were no witnesses to this particular event, it isn't clear that the driver is telling the truth.

In all probability, he probably is, but you can't be 100% certain.

It is also not absolutely certain that pigs cannot fly.

So far, to my knowledge, nobody has proven with absolute certainty that they couldn't somehow find a way to do it (buggers are smart, you know). But most law enforcement agencies and courts would accept the overwhelming probability that pigs are earthbound.

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[Cricketnut]

From the full artical it sounds like this guy was a scumbag,who got his just desserts.

Should not the courts decide this? Number 1 problem in Thailand, no rule of law or enforcement of this unless you are a farang.

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