Three Thais arrested in Japan for reckless driving

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Three Thais arrested in Japan for reckless driving

BANGKOK: -- Three Thais were arrested in Japan's Chiba prefecture last week after driving into two Japanese students, killing one and seriously injuring another.

Thai News Agency reported that the three were in the same car, which hit the high school students who were on bicycles.

The agency quoted a Japanese television news agency as reporting that initial investigation found that their alcohol level was higher than allowed by the law.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Three-Thais-arrested-in-Japan-for-reckless-driving-30241141.html


-- The Nation 2014-08-18

[soundman]

Perhaps a punishment that fits the crime?

[gemini81]

Dangerous any where they drive. Uh oh, doesn't matter who their daddy is, they are in Japan.

[ourmanflint]

Hope they get more than a 500 baht fine and a slap on the wrist, which is what they might have expected in Thailand.

[clockman]

Lets see some other than Thai, justice!

[Just1Voice]

Trust me, in Japan, it doesn't matter who their daddy is, his money there won't mean crap to the Japanese authorities. They can kiss their asses good bye.

[Payboy]

The driver didn't flee the scene?

[clockman]

The headline, should read. Drunk Thai driver, kills student!

[NongKhaiKid]

They are probably trying to work out what they did wrong, " this is the way we always drive. "

[culicine]

Maybe that will demand to be tried in Thailand - same as those murderous hiso's tried to do in Australia, with their claims of 'racism'. lol....they may be disappointed to find they are not bailed out pending appeal in Japan! Hope the book is thrown at them.

[DrLom]

I'm interested to know how they can charge 3 for wreckless driving, when only one was at the wheel.

One can be charged for accompanying a drunken driver, but three can't be in possession of the wheel at the same time, unless they had a different agenda when driving.

[doctorproc156]

Idiots, hope they get they what they deserve. I trust the japanese authorities to give out a good punishment

[doctorproc156]

Hope they get more than a 500 baht fine and a slap on the wrist, which is what they might have expected in Thailand.

500 baht is a little low isn't it? I knew people who got busted for drunk driving and they had to pay 10,000 baht. They were thais as well.

[waynethor]

The headline, should read. Drunk Thai driver, kills student!

Yes. this is the 2nd headline that fooled me today. I expected to read about 3 Thai who were driving "Need For Speed" style in Japan by racing recklessly through the streets. I guess the other possibility is that one was steering, one worked the gas and the other one worked the brake. It's amazing that The Nation decided to completely ignore the fact that 1 and possibly 2 student were killed.

[up-country_sinclair]

Why did they arrest all three? Only one could have been driving the car.

[bapoboy]

Hope they get more than a 500 baht fine and a slap on the wrist, which is what they might have expected in Thailand.

not only 500bath fine , in thailand you would have to go prison to, im 110% dont speak bullshit,

[impulse]

Why did they arrest all three? Only one could have been driving the car.

According to the article, none of them is fessing up to being the one behind the wheel.

[bapoboy]

Trust me, in Japan, it doesn't matter who their daddy is, his money there won't mean crap to the Japanese authorities. They can kiss their asses good bye.

that`s true, because they are so <deleted> rude and rasistic.

[Katipo]

I wonder how they will cope with not being able to buy their way out of this? Very sad for the deceased and their family, but very happy this is making national headlines.

[Payboy]

Why did they arrest all three? Only one could have been driving the car.

Being willing passengers in a vehicle driven by an intoxicated person is a punishable offense in Japan.

[pmarlin]

Actually they were charge being reckless causing death and injuries, Hell lot more serious than reckless driving.

[Kalbo]

I'm interested to know how they can charge 3 for wreckless driving, when only one was at the wheel.

One can be charged for accompanying a drunken driver, but three can't be in possession of the wheel at the same time, unless they had a different agenda when driving.

Japan's drunk driving law states that the passengers are also responsible for allowing a drunken person to get behind the wheel.

A very good law, if I may add.

[NongKhaiKid]

The driver didn't flee the scene?

and no one opened fire !

[liddelljohn]

Japan has death penalty by hanging for murder and reckless manslaughter but most likely they will get 8-10 years jail time .

[NongKhaiKid]

What's next, protests at the Japanese Embassy and a call to boycott Japanese goods ?

Bound to be some nut who will suggest it.

[DrLom]

I'm interested to know how they can charge 3 for wreckless driving, when only one was at the wheel.

One can be charged for accompanying a drunken driver, but three can't be in possession of the wheel at the same time, unless they had a different agenda when driving.

Japan's drunk driving law states that the passengers are also responsible for allowing a drunken person to get behind the wheel.

A very good law, if I may add.

Did you actually read what I posted???

One (in English meaning one or many) can be charged for ACCOMPANYING a drunken driver - same laws apply in the US and the UK.

Yes, a good law, may I also add!

It is also both a passenger's and driver's responsibility to ensure seatbelts are worn. A driver can be charged if his passengers are not wearing seatbelts, as well as the passenger. Another good law that is never applied in Thailand, may I add?.......

[waynethor]

Why did they arrest all three? Only one could have been driving the car.

According to the article, none of them is fessing up to being the one behind the wheel.

Another post said something about getting 8-10 years for reckless driving causing death / manslaughter. I would bet the real driver will get the worst punishment, so you can be sure the other two will be pointing their fingers at him soon. I wonder if the Japanese police do the 'finger pointing' pictures like they do here in Thailand.

[Kalbo]

Hope they get more than a 500 baht fine and a slap on the wrist, which is what they might have expected in Thailand.

not only 500bath fine , in thailand you would have to go prison to, im 110% dont speak bullshit,

I reckon you have no idea what you are talking about. You must be Thai.

Go to prison, my hairy arse !!

Read about these 3 for starters..

Vorayudh Yoodvidhaya, Praewa Thapasadhin Na Aythaya, Kanpitak Pachimsawat

They've killed more than a few between them and not one of them has seen the inside of a jail cell

[selftaopath]

Perhaps a punishment that fits the crime?

Amen! An eye for an eye.

I've stated numerous times that Thais who drive here better stay here (the majority), b/c if they venture out into a civilized society with rule of law they are in big "kimchi.

[doctorproc156]

Hope they get more than a 500 baht fine and a slap on the wrist, which is what they might have expected in Thailand.

not only 500bath fine , in thailand you would have to go prison to, im 110% dont speak bullshit,

I reckon you have no idea what you are talking about. You must be Thai.

Go to prison, my hairy arse !!

Read about these 3 for starters..

Vorayudh Yoodvidhaya, Praewa Thapasadhin Na Aythaya, Kanpitak Pachimsawat

They've killed more than a few between them and not one of them has seen the inside of a jail cell

He's a billionaire from one of the most well connected families in Thailand... If this was any random that killed someone while drunk driving he would most certainly go to jail. Some of you thailand bashers are really deluded