rooster59 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Motorcycle taxi riders attack man for telling them to get out of the bicycle lane Image: Thairath BANGKOK:-- A video is doing the rounds of social media after a man was attacked by two motorcycle taxi riders. His "crime" ? Telling the "wins" to get out of the bicycle lane. The good Samaritan clearing the way for bicycle users was confronted by a rider and a slanging match broke out. As fists started flying another man join in. Then it was a full blown melee as other riders joined the pack. Later yesterday two riders caught on the video turned themselves in to Bang Seu police where they were interviewed by none other than commander Sanit Mahathavorn of the Metropolitan Police. Piyapong Phojan, 28, and Somsak Pongkularb, 42, admitted they had been involved after the man had annoyed them by swearing and chasing them out of the bicycle lane. Sanit said no charges had yet been laid though the pair could face assault charges if and when the victim made a police complaint. Cops are waiting for that to happen before proceeding in the case. The case has caused much comment on social media. Source: Thairath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-09-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Motocy taxi's are above the law, they are also allowed to drive against traffic or without a legal vest.....mai pen lai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Bicycles in the bicycle lane.....how inconsiderate. Street justice is becoming the norm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Motorcycle taxi, thugs for hire in orange vests, your local mafia branch on every 'corner approved and protected by big wigs and shiny brass in high places.... Edited September 11, 2016 by ezzra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, PatOngo said: Bicycles in the bicycle lane.....how inconsiderate. Street justice is becoming the norm! Think it was motorcycle in the bike lane - so yes inconsiderate. Plus it seems street justice is starting to have some effect as normal people are rightfuly getting sick of being walked over all the time - and can you blame them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I am sick to death of these idiots , its a bike lane so drive on the road morons, This goes for all public space who allows it to be rented to vendors , its not bloody theirs to rent . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Motorcycle taxis should keep out of the bike lane and stick to the footpath. Did anyone really expect this would not happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinCorr Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Motorcycles on the sidewalks is out of hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, KevinCorr said: Motorcycles on the sidewalks is out of hand. It's quite acceptable to ride on the footpath when there is a traffic jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, BSJ said: It's quite acceptable to ride on the footpath when there is a traffic jam. Not acceptable to pedestrians. And it's against the law...which is rarely enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 1 minute ago, craigt3365 said: Not acceptable to pedestrians. And it's against the law...which is rarely enforced. And often the worst offenders are ... wait for it, the BIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Remember, motorcycle taxi stands only exist and are only there to funnel undeclared income to senior people, usually police and military. They are part of an illegal economy which is protected by a number of means, violence prominent amongst them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 This clip, and the mere existence of the Facebook page it was originally posted on, shows that a lot of Thais are sick of this—and other—overtly selfish behaviour. As posted in The Nation the other day, Quote ...the clip starts with these messages: "Thailand is not a developing country. But it has been 'the most developed it can be and it is still like this', as it will be in the next 20 years. The problem is Thai's conscience and just the phrase, 'Everybody does this'." The video shows a lot of disagreeable behaviour: cars parked on footpaths, motorcycles ridden on footpaths or stopped at crosswalks, vehicles hitting people as they walk at a crosswalk, cars speeding through yellow traffic lights and motorcycle drivers riding in the middle of the road instead of in the left lane. "Can't you wait for the green light? Are you rushing to die? You drove against the direction of traffic, that's wrong, and how come you used high-beam lights to chase others who come in the right lane?" the clip asks. "Are we ignoring this behaviour? We believe that your conscience is there but you just ignored it. No need to wait for other people to remind you. Use your conscience and think about it," the clip says. The video clip ends with pedestrians who gathered as a group on a footpath to block a motorcycle and successfully force it to go back on the street. "OHPA" means "Is it OK?", and the Facebook page aims at addressing problems for change. A lot of online users have shown that they agreed and commented harshly on the behaviour mentioned in the clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 27 minutes ago, BSJ said: It's quite acceptable to ride on the footpath when there is a traffic jam. And if you step outside an establishment and one hits you will you still think its "quite acceptable" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 35 minutes ago, craigt3365 said: Not acceptable to pedestrians. And it's against the law...which is rarely enforced. I may be wrong....but as far as I know, and unless there has been a change of law, it's legal to ride on the footpaths.... This is subject that has had frequent visits.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Just now, Artisi said: Think it was motorcycle in the bike lane - so yes inconsiderate. Plus it seems street justice is starting to have some effect as normal people are rightfuly getting sick of being walked over all the time - and can you blame them? That was 25g of pure sarcasm from Patongo. Bicycles in a bicycle lane.............good heavens, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO RIDE ON THE PAVEMENT, See a lawers reply to this on a certain bloggers web site. if this is so can you print the law where it says it is allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 25 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said: I may be wrong....but as far as I know, and unless there has been a change of law, it's legal to ride on the footpaths.... This is subject that has had frequent visits.... It is illegal, but not enforced. Sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepattaya1961 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 27 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said: I may be wrong....but as far as I know, and unless there has been a change of law, it's legal to ride on the footpaths.... This is subject that has had frequent visits.... 13 minutes ago, mercman24 said: IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO RIDE ON THE PAVEMENT, See a lawers reply to this on a certain bloggers web site. if this is so can you print the law where it says it is allowed It's indeed very against the law and unacceptable, but unfortunately quite common. I'm a regular user of Bangkok's foothpaths and in most cases motorbikes force me to jump aside and if I'm not fast enough I'll receive a nasty look. Of course it helps that I'm a farang, but as a farang I know that Thais in general can be quite inconsiderate; not only towards foreigners but also to other Thais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 It's the beginning of the end; how long will this be Thailand!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Just now, Father Fintan Stack said: Absolute nonsense. There are daily incidents of serious violence due to road rage! Indeed!. In western countries there may be the horn and middle finger. In Thailand, the middle finger may be wrapped around the handle of a pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, Artisi said: Think it was motorcycle in the bike lane - so yes inconsiderate. Plus it seems street justice is starting to have some effect as normal people are rightfuly getting sick of being walked over all the time - and can you blame them? Guess you see it a bit wrong. The MOTORbike taxi pilots were using the bicycle lane, you know the one without an engine and pedal power. One man complained about this, and the motorbike idiots attacked him. You call this street justice? I don't, I call this mob a group of bloody criminals. NKK thinks there is not so much road rage in Thailand. Really? Edited September 11, 2016 by hansnl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 1 hour ago, BSJ said: It's quite acceptable to ride on the footpath when there is a traffic jam. No it's not. Just because it is done, does not make it acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrenn Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Bangkok is not built for bicycles. The roads are too narrow and congested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Thian said: Motocy taxi's are above the law, they are also allowed to drive against traffic or without a legal vest.....mai pen lai. Do not forget driving on the sidewalks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 18 minutes ago, hansnl said: Guess you see it a bit wrong. The MOTORbike taxi pilots were using the bicycle lane, you know the one without an engine and pedal power. One man complained about this, and the motorbike idiots attacked him. You call this street justice? I don't, I call this mob a group of bloody criminals. NKK thinks there is not so much road rage in Thailand. Really? Where did I say there's no road rage here ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Thais and farang. Cowboys and aliens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 21 minutes ago, hansnl said: Guess you see it a bit wrong. The MOTORbike taxi pilots were using the bicycle lane, you know the one without an engine and pedal power. One man complained about this, and the motorbike idiots attacked him. You call this street justice? I don't, I call this mob a group of bloody criminals. NKK thinks there is not so much road rage in Thailand. Really? 1 minute ago, NongKhaiKid said: Where did I say there's no road rage here ? Looks like he read you quoting Jackpat's post and erroneously attributed it to you. In regards to Jackpat's post, I don't even know where to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDazed Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, Briggsy said: Remember, motorcycle taxi stands only exist and are only there to funnel undeclared income to senior people, usually police and military. They are part of an illegal economy which is protected by a number of means, violence prominent amongst them. Really? ....I thought they existed to shuttle people to and fro over short distances for not much money. Edited September 11, 2016 by metisdead Please do not modify someone else's post in your quoted reply, either with font or color changes or wording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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