webfact Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Motorcycle taxi driver's head almost cut off in argument over fareImage: ThairathBANGKOK: -- An elderly Bangkok motorcycle taxi driver was murdered Sunday in an apparent argument over a fare.Sixty four year old Panya Chimthet was found in the Sathorn area of Bangkok with a single knife would to the throat that had almost severed his head.The hunt is on for a 30 - 40 man, 165 centimetres tall, who was carrying a plastic bag with a bottle of spirits and who was wearing dark blue trousers and t-shirt with a cap reported Thairath.Police found the victim by the side of the road near the end of Charoenrat Soi 2 in the Yannawa area of Sathorn. He was face down in a pool of blood. His Honda Moove bike was found nearby. He was wearing motorcycle jacket number 2 of the Charoen Krung 65 taxi rank.Police learnt from the victim's younger brother Keng Chimthet, 43, that earlier Sunday evening they were working together waiting for customers in Charoen Krung 65. A man holding a plastic bad containing alcohol had approached them at 7.30pm asking to be taken to Charoenrat Soi 2. His elder brother was next in line to take a fare.The next he heard was that his brother was dead and he rushed over to the scene. He said that he was told that on reaching the soi a big argument had broken out when the passenger said he was going to pop home to get money for the fare. The passenger took out a knife used for cutting grass and attacked his brother before fleeing the scene.Police are studying CCTV footage from the original rank to the murder scene and interviewing witnesses as the hunt for the murderer continues. Source: Thairath -- 2016-06-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Horrific how little value is placed on life in this supposedly Buddhist alleged land of smiles. Edited June 6, 2016 by jamesbrock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 RIP to the motocy guy. I always take motorcy taxis as a last resort. Often I get quoted an inflated price compared to the board. I always pay the board price but I hate having to have that same conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008bangkok Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Wow what a hot head, murdered a person for a small taxi fare probably no more than 100 baht max. It's a shame for everybody else that the world is full of these type of idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybbb Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 The motocy taxi driver was a really really nice guy who wouldn't hurt anyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Wow what a hot head, murdered a person for a small taxi fare probably no more than 100 baht max. It's a shame for everybody else that the world is full of these type of idiots. Since you can't know for sure the exhorbant amount the taxi was trying to charge then you couldn't possibly say it was a small fare. I have ridden the those for less than a kilometer and been asked to pay over 200 baht. Rather than me getting angry I throw a 50 at him and walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBike Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 The motocy taxi driver was a really really nice guy who wouldn't hurt anyone!!! How can you say that bro? The moto guys at the end of my soi cause no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surin1969 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Rip for taxi drivers but its a crazy story maybe he kill the taxi driver for only 50 baht more :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybbb Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 The guy has given me tons of rides over the last 3 years! He was a VERY NICE OLD GUY who never did anything bad to any of his customers!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 The motocy taxi driver was a really really nice guy who wouldn't hurt anyone!!! How can you say that bro? The moto guys at the end of my soi cause no problems. Er ..um.. I may be missing something here but it sounds like you two are agreeing with each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 RIP old man... "....a single knife would to the throat that had almost severed his head." Is OJ out on parole? Did I miss that somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Horrific how little value is placed on life in this supposedly Buddhist alleged land of smiles. Just as well it wouldn't happen outside of Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Regardless of the circumstances - RIP rider and condolences to family and friends. Hope the Police catch the perpetrator, relieve him of all his assets (to be given to the deceased's family) and then throw him in prison for a long long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 A troll post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Horrific how little value is placed on life in this supposedly Buddhist alleged land of smiles. Just as well it wouldn't happen outside of Thailand? Well, of course heinous crimes occur in every country perpetrated by every gender, race, religion, and culture - but, no other country presents itself like Thailand does, portraying itself as a uniquely peace-loving Buddhist Land of Smiles. Do you not see a disconnect between the Buddhist way of life and the Thai way of life? The disconnect between the way Thailand portrays itself in the tourism ads and the reality of holidaying or living here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippery snake Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Wow what a hot head, murdered a person for a small taxi fare probably no more than 100 baht max. It's a shame for everybody else that the world is full of these type of idiots. Since you can't know for sure the exhorbant amount the taxi was trying to charge then you couldn't possibly say it was a small fare. I have ridden the those for less than a kilometer and been asked to pay over 200 baht. Rather than me getting angry I throw a 50 at him and walk away. But this guy was only disusing the fair, he hadn't been anywhere,, If he wasn't happy he could have asked another taxi what they would charge.. I guess it would be F##K all, after seeing he just cut off the guy head, before him.. who would be keen to overcharge him, after seeing that !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippery snake Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Wow what a hot head, murdered a person for a small taxi fare probably no more than 100 baht max. It's a shame for everybody else that the world is full of these type of idiots. Since you can't know for sure the exhorbant amount the taxi was trying to charge then you couldn't possibly say it was a small fare. I have ridden the those for less than a kilometer and been asked to pay over 200 baht. Rather than me getting angry I throw a 50 at him and walk away. But this guy was only disusing the fair, he hadn't been anywhere,, If he wasn't happy he could have asked another taxi what they would charge.. I guess it would be F##K all, after seeing he just cut off the guy head, before him.. who would be keen to overcharge him, after seeing that !!!! opps, that's fare, not fair.. but I guess what he did, wasn't fair just for an overpriced fare !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippery snake Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 It didn't say they were looking for a Thai guy, did it ?? He may have been Russian or Aussie or Swedish or English or from anyone of a hundred different countries ? Still my money is on it being a Thai guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 It didn't say they were looking for a Thai guy, did it ?? He may have been Russian or Aussie or Swedish or English or from anyone of a hundred different countries ? Still my money is on it being a Thai guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihalis Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Horrific how little value is placed on life in this supposedly Buddhist alleged land of smiles. What has a religion go to do with a murder ? You must be so bitter inside ! When Catholics kill it's not about religion is it.. What a forum.. Get a life ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 The motocy taxi driver was a really really nice guy who wouldn't hurt anyone!!! How can you say that bro? The moto guys at the end of my soi cause no problems. Er ..um.. I may be missing something here but it sounds like you two are agreeing with each other Christ save it as it doesn't happen very often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Horrific how little value is placed on life in this supposedly Buddhist alleged land of smiles. What has a religion go to do with a murder ? You must be so bitter inside ! When Catholics kill it's not about religion is it.. What a forum.. Get a life ! Read my reply to dotpoom above. My comment was not about the religion per se, but about the way Thailand promotes itself, and the way the daily murders and bashings over the slightest disagreement flies in the face of that idealised portrayal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4UCorsair Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Wow what a hot head, murdered a person for a small taxi fare probably no more than 100 baht max. It's a shame for everybody else that the world is full of these type of idiots. Since you can't know for sure the exhorbant amount the taxi was trying to charge then you couldn't possibly say it was a small fare. I have ridden the those for less than a kilometer and been asked to pay over 200 baht. Rather than me getting angry I throw a 50 at him and walk away. That's why you should establish the fare BEFORE you travel, or you may find yourself with an almost severed head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mki8 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 hopefully helmet cams become mandatory now for moto taxis, hopefully cars too, i dont know why (well maybe I do) dash cams and helmet cams with sound are not yet mandatory for all taxis, for safety of driver and passenger and for insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Wow what a hot head, murdered a person for a small taxi fare probably no more than 100 baht max. It's a shame for everybody else that the world is full of these type of idiots. Since you can't know for sure the exhorbant amount the taxi was trying to charge then you couldn't possibly say it was a small fare. I have ridden the those for less than a kilometer and been asked to pay over 200 baht. Rather than me getting angry I throw a 50 at him and walk away. 200 baht? Oh, that's different, and a very large fare, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Horrific how little value is placed on life in this supposedly Buddhist alleged land of smiles. What has a religion go to do with a murder ? You must be so bitter inside ! When Catholics kill it's not about religion is it.. What a forum.. Get a life ! even if they were protestants? really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokheat Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 life is getting cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Typical Thai reaction to please pay the 20 baht. RIP old man Karma is a Bitch murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Horrific how little value is placed on life in this supposedly Buddhist alleged land of smiles.Just as well it wouldn't happen outside of Thailand? Well, of course heinous crimes occur in every country perpetrated by every gender, race, religion, and culture - but, no other country presents itself like Thailand does, portraying itself as a uniquely peace-loving Buddhist Land of Smiles. Do you not see a disconnect between the Buddhist way of life and the Thai way of life? The disconnect between the way Thailand portrays itself in the tourism ads and the reality of holidaying or living here? So you think the Thai tourist board should focus their marketing on murders? What on earth does religion have to do with murders like this? There is a "disconnect" between murder and all religions. Why should Thailand be any different? Edited June 6, 2016 by brewsterbudgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 It didn't say they were looking for a Thai guy, did it ?? He may have been Russian or Aussie or Swedish or English or from anyone of a hundred different countries ? Still my money is on it being a Thai guy. If it was a farang you can be sure they'd focus on it. Not too late to blame a Burmese labourer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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