Van Driver Seen Stabbing At Reporter Surrenders, Gets Fined

[ClutchClark]

Hmm! A guy pulled a hammer at me today for something similar. There was about five meters or less between my car and the one in front. He cut in (a Jazz) and slammed on his brakes. I almost rear-ended his car, so I changed lanes, rolled down and waved my hand at him. That was it. He flipped and cut in front of me again, sideways this time, brandishing a hammer. I believe he must have been watching too many movies.

I'm getting a dash cam asap.

Dashcams work great!

But what he did to you is normal for a Thai, everything at the very last moment. They have never learned how to drive safe.

Motobikedrivers are lesser humans for them, especially small bikes.

If you're a big guy that might also help to scare them off.

But look at this minivandriver's case, 2500 baht fine for what he did .....in my homecountry he would loose his license and get a course in anger control which he would have to pay himself. His boss would fire him instantly and all his customers would rather buy a bicycle.

Law of the Jungle.

Big beats small.

Motorbike beats pedestrian. Car beats motorbike. Pickup beats car. Truck beats pickup. Bus usually beats truck.

Seen it in many Third World countries when I used to ride.

Only thing they never understand is that when they get out of their vehicle then they are small again.

So little thought process--just reaction...with a base motivation of raw hostility.

And bottom of the pecking order is the farang.

Edited December 23, 2015 by ClutchClark

[falangjim]

That's the best excuse I've heard in a long time, "It was only a momentary flash of rage." Wow. What a <deleted>. I think most people have those all the time, but they don't follow through with an attack with a weapon.

[lee68]

The look on that van drivers face,if looks could kill! big loss of face for him,more like him need to be named and shamed, theirs nothing that hurts Thais more than being put on the spot and being made responsible for there actions,this is way better than any kind of physical altercation.

[tomacht8]

The legal system is quite different.
One is private law and the other is Public Law.
Generous of the honking victim; lucky that the knife is not landed between his ribs.
Hand shaking ok.

But what about the public law?
Can a society tolerate it, that a minibus driver hops out of the car and threatened others with a knife, just because they have honked?

2500 baht is a joke.
If the driver is so stressed when somebody honking at him, then the public should do him a favor and pull him out of the road.
Withdrawal of the driving license.
Many peaceful road users would that advocate.

Thailand does not require road users who threaten others with weapons.

[halloween]

so let's all shake hands and forget the stabbing then? super carry on chaps!!! 100 baht fine!!!

If you can't forget it, or don't want to, make one up. No-one was stabbed.

[never me]

They are putting people in jail for using the like button on F B .....Here we have a loony out of control and they give him a 2,500B fine.

No wonder Thailand is going down the Sh!t shoot every day.

[LannaGuy]

so let's all shake hands and forget the stabbing then? super carry on chaps!!! 100 baht fine!!!

If you can't forget it, or don't want to, make one up. No-one was stabbed.

Van Driver Seen Stabbing At Reporter Surrenders, Gets Fined

nice thread title that

Edited December 23, 2015 by LannaGuy

[alfalfa19]

Now there's a fine collection of facial expressions for those who like to read body language.

You beat me to it.

[spidermike007]

The victim asked if the charge could be reduced? I did not mean to chase this guy with a knife. I do not know what I was thinking. Could you please let me off with a fine of under $100 please? Thank you your honor. Everything I have been told about the Thai judiciary is true. You guys really are lenient. You guys really do not prescribe to the deterrent theory. You guys are some of the weakest judges on the planet. I like living in this country. I can do anything, and not have to worry about paying a real price for it.

All of the crazy fareng judges who believe in a deterrent are misled. We don't share their beliefs. This is Thailand. We like to do things our way. Nobody knows our history, and therefore they cannot judge us judges. We find that if you are really nice to the defendants, and ask them to please stop committing crimes, it is more effective than serious fines, and prison time. It works. Just look at how little crime we have. Look at how well behaved our men are. Look at how civilized the roads are, and how considerate the drivers are. The proof of the effectiveness of our techniques is everywhere. You just have to look.

Edited December 24, 2015 by spidermike007

[rodcourt49]

That picture does tell a story.

Anan: Damnnn ... that's cost me a month's salary.

Bancha: Tough titty, you disturbed little nutter - that's cost you a month's salary.

Copper: Yippee -- I just got a month's salary.

..I bet he got his knife back as well

Edited December 24, 2015 by rodcourt49

[TheKnave]

"The suspect reportedly confessed to attacking Thai PBS reporter Bancha Eiammeechai on Monday after the reporter honked his horn at him."

"According to Col. Ekkarat, Anan said he reacted with a momentary flash of rage."

Right. Ok then. Someone honks their horn at you and you temporally lose your mind, deciding to go after them with a 10 inch blade. Sounds reasonable. NOT.

And for those who don't bother to click on that little thingy, "Full Story";

"Anan was still fined 2,500 baht on counts of carrying a weapon into a residential area, attempted physical assault and behaving in an aggressive manner towards other motorists."

2,500B, not enough of course. No question he should be in jail. Especially given the fact that it's 3 aggravated offenses.

"The Department of Land Transport is also deliberating other possible punishments for Anan, Ekkarat said."

Why do you insist on understating these things?

It was a 40 inch blade...yeah, that's the ticket!

(I believe it originally said 5 inch blade, but, hey, it's ThaiVisa...)

[SOTIRIOS]

....absolute lunacy.....

...just look at the driver's behavior and facial expression ....

[gandalf12]

Firstly, I thought it was illegal to carry knives in Thailand.

Secondly, (and here come the groans) Would the incident have been handled differently if the knee wielder had been a foreigner?

If he was wielding a knee probably not but if it was a knife definitely it would have been handled differently.

[jerojero]

Un. <deleted> . believable! Drop attempted murder and fine him $100

[Tchooptip]

I never honk my horn in Thailand. Still alive.

Neither do I... on the other hand my wife...onk onk... onk onk

Edited December 24, 2015 by Tchooptip

[KMA]

Why are we not surprised. When will this PM who says he wants to fix root of problems stop coddling everyone like they are children. Pick one or two major problems like your abysmal drugs problem & or deaths on the road statistic and get TUFF!

[Tchooptip]

so let's all shake hands and forget the stabbing then? super carry on chaps!!! 100 baht fine!!!

Nevertheless, Anan was still fined 2,500 baht on counts of carrying a weapon into a residential area, attempted physical assault and behaving in an aggressive manner towards other motorists. The Department of Land Transport is also deliberating other possible punishments for Anan, Ekkarat said.

[Lupatria]

Finally they should replace the LOS to "LLL" = LawLessLand".

[oneday]

These kind of fines do nothing to deter this kind of behavior.

[mike324]

Believe it or not, many cases like this, it is the policemen who mediates the talk and try to get each other to drop the charges and apologize and be on their road. Police don't really want to throw people in jail until someone gets killed. Amazing isn't it, this is why we have so many nut heads on the road knowing they can shake it off by an apology and small fine.

[Krataiboy]

he reacted with a momentary flash of rage.

An awful lot of them do, which accounts for the sky-high murder rate here. Be warned if you are a tourist innocent abroad.

[Doc46]

That's a face filled with remorse...

[Doc46]

Joke of the century,,,,,,,,

[fakename]

I wouldnt want to be this victim, looks like he has a dangerous enemy now, for the rest of his life. That nut case is never going to forget!

[casindonet]

What happens when he does it next time, a 5000 THB fine !

Regards worgeordie

5000 thb fine & "ooopppssss....I'm sorry"

[Brer Fox]

The fine of 2500 thb is manifestly excessive. It should have been reduced to 100 thb in line with the New Year amnesty for the season of goodwill to all men and women. What sort of handshake is that? Maybe they belong to the same Lodge. I am guessing the victim may have been fearing longer term for his life had he not requested a lesser charge.

[NCC1701A]

Yeah let him go. We safe. "Touris" safe. I will feel really safe when the two kids are executed down south. LSD without the LSD. Alice in Wonderland. Wizard of Oz. Mad Max Fury Road.

[Kaalle]

Come on he only tried to stab a guy, its not like he shared something on facebook.

[2fishin2]

Come on he only tried to stab a guy, its not like he shared something on facebook.

I must say his is a great post. Can you really believe this happens? If this doesnt prove there is no law in Thailand, nothing does. Why are their laws when police can negotiate? Can you imagine if a western, civilized society ever even thought about this tactic?

[Daryle]

I'm not a betting man, but I would put money that he has pulled a knife on someone before. Not sure this slap on the wrist will stop him doing the same in the future.

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