webfact Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Cops shoot out tire to stop drunk, high taxi driverBy Coconuts BangkokBANGKOK: -- A taxi driver, who fled a police checkpoint because he was drunk on beer and high on weed was arrested in Lat Phrao this morning after police went full cowboy and fired a round into his tire.Taxi driver Eakkalak Ketdech, 33, sped through a police checkpoint on Soi Lat Phrao Soi 112 and injured one officer in the process after he was stopped at around 3am early this morning.Wang Thonglang police chased after Eakkalak on their pickup truck. At one point, officers were able to cut in front of him on Ramintra Expressway, but that didn’t stop Eakkalak.He rammed the police car and continued on his way, prompting the officers to squeeze off some rounds aimed at his tires. It worked. [read more...]Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2015/05/14/cops-shoot-out-tire-stop-drunk-high-taxi-driver-- Coconuts Bangkok 2015-05-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 There's the driver you want to pick you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Would his driving license be revoked? Hate to think I had boarded his taxi some time in the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 With the Thai Polices shooting skills, he was extremely lucky not to get killed!! They were probably aiming for his head, but hit the tires by a mistake................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That worries me. A Thai cop who can shoot straight. I always felt safe when a Thai cop pulls his gun by simply standing in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yee Haw! Got'em, Texas - style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 With the Thai Polices shooting skills, he was extremely lucky not to get killed!! They were probably aiming for his head, but hit the tires by a mistake................. I guess not all are bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 There's the driver you want to pick you up. Sometimes when 5 taxis refuse to take you, you might have in fact luck..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 One troll post has been removed. If you have nothing to say please move to another topic but do not leave troll comments in the topic for other members to see, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomthai Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Looks like the shot the wheel off. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Good on the bib. The problem is how many other of these crazy drivers are driving around exactly the same?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbo Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Good on the bib. The problem is how many other of these crazy drivers are driving around exactly the same?? random checking at checkpoints instead of just looking at the driver , and then deciding ok or not ok, would help, even for taxi's.. they make rules but never any follow up in all aspects of life, it's a shame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Pretty good shooting, they shot all the wheel nuts off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP1 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 They never stop to pick you up when you need them, why would he stop for the police? Good thing they got him before he started his shift, otherwise he could have killed some other innocent people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostnigel Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Never a dull moment when taxi drivers are concerned eh? The meter saga has died down. Now when we get in a taxi, we need to have more time to survey whether he's drunk, on drugs, or both. Then make sure he turns on the meter, doesn't overcharge, goes the right way. We need to go to college to learn all this shit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam2007 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Would his driving license be revoked? Hate to think I had boarded his taxi some time in the future... He has been fined the mandatory 500-Baht fine, and is now queuing at Suvarnabhumi to wait for vict.... ERRRMMMM..... passengers. Before he went to Swampy, he stocked up his liquid provisions again at the "SEVEN" next corner, so he can stay awake during the 72 hrs of his standard shift. enjoy your ride ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Bangkok taxi driver arrested for drunk drivingBANGKOK: -- A 33-year-old taxi driver was arrested Thursday morning after he refused to stop at a police road block for check and escaped.In a hot-pursuit car chase, a police officer decided to blow off the tyres of the taxi with gunshots and finally apprehended him, driving under the influence of alcohol and drug.The driver, identified as Ekalak Ketdej, was initially charged with drunk driving.Other charges which include attempted murder and having marijuana in possession could be pressed later after he was ready to speak as he was still drunk after the arrest at 3 am today, and one police officer was injured when he rammed the car at the roadblock to escape.Wang Thonglarng station police said a road block was set up at the middle of Soi Lardprao 112 to check passing vehicles.As one taxi came near, they signalled the taxi driver to stop but he refused and sped off hitting a police officer.He was chased till Town in Town housing estate and refused order to stop. His car hit the pavement causing one of its tear tyres to burst but continued to escape toward the Ramintra expressway ramp.Pursuing officer then decided to shoot at the tyres and finally was able to put it to stop.The driver was drunk.He told police he drank beer and smoked marijuana before getting on his car looking for passengers.Measurement of alcohol test showed he had contained 181 mm percent alcohol by volume which is over the standard.(Photo : Thai PBS File)Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/bangkok-taxi-driver-arrested-for-drunk-driving -- Thai PBS 2015-05-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 wow close to 4x the legal limit....and all doped up too? Based on previous incidents this should incur a 500 baht fine and a slap on the wrist At least he didn't kill anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkup Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 He'll be out tomorrow waiting for jobs at Nana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 So with this bit of bad news, in order to offset it , I guess next week we'll be seeing the standard news story about a taxi driver with a heart of gold who returns 5 million baht in cash a passenger left in his cab... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee4Life Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I never thought I would read the term "full cowboy" in a news article here! Sure is easier to understand than some of the stuff that is written. It's also nice to see some firm action by the boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Good shooting ! All 4 wheel nuts in one go ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango66 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 he was in hurrie to bring back the car, otherwise he would have lost his job !! he will be granted by the taxi association as best of the month !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Just thinking . . . what if YOU were driving on the other side of this taxi when these expert marksmen opened fire on the cab, missed, then hit YOU in the head? You REALLY think this was the RIGHT way to handle this situation?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeoxwelling Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Good on them!! Why you'd want to let a mug like that keep on driving is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddinChonburi Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Full Cowboy or Full Cowgirl, That is the ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iphototjes Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yeah well, not so long ago me and a friend of mine asked to put the meter on. That resulted in a knife attack. Nice bunch of bastards driving taxi's here……. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyflower Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I suppose they mean "tyres". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 This is an absolute social menace and we hope he can be put away from the society for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilymat Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That worries me. A Thai cop who can shoot straight. I always felt safe when a Thai cop pulls his gun by simply standing in front of him. That's like me on the tee. Stand in the middle of the fairway and you are as safe as houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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