rooster59 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Police make arrest after "windscreen washer" video goes viral Image: Komchadluek Thong Lor police went to the Klong Toei intersection last night after a Facebook video showed a gang of windscreen washers menacing a driver. They arrested 20 year old Pongwat Sinchai, 20 and fined him 1,000 baht for causing a public disturbance. They also arrested two girls aged 14 and 15 who were involved. The video - posted by someone using the name Mai PhCh - was viewed 1.2 million times in just one day. It showed the gang approaching a car and offering to clean the windscreen. The driver does not want that but they continue just the same. Then they want money for their "service". When none was forthcoming foul language was used as they surrounded the car and banged on the windows. Police denied they were doing nothing and letting the gangs operate without sanction. They said the gangs came out at night and members of the public should report it so that something can be done. Source: Komchadluek -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-02-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NCC1701A Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 " Police denied they were doing nothing and letting the gangs operate without sanction. They said the gangs came out at night and members of the public should report it so that something can be done." yes going out on patrol looking for criminal activity is out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I'm sure they working the streets to come up with enough money for their education..... Or, blow in on Ya Ba, which ever comes first.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdgbb Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 One person knocked on the car window once, that's all, and judging by the driver's expression at the end of the video he wasn't very concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook23 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 The girls can soap me anytime. 555. Oops only 14 and 15. Bad me, bad me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 25 minutes ago, gdgbb said: One person knocked on the car window once, that's all, and judging by the driver's expression at the end of the video he wasn't very concerned. How can three people 'surround' a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Wow. That was brazen, even for Thai standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 ........and this went viral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, wgdanson said: How can three people 'surround' a car? They didn't. Just stood on the side of the road and walked around the car every now and again. The banging on the window consisted of a hard rap if anything. They were intimidating mind, one was on the phone most of the time. Calling up reinforcements or at least attempting to appear to do so. Lot of snarling and finger pointing. As i say, intimidating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdgbb Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 9 minutes ago, wgdanson said: How can three people 'surround' a car? I didn't say that they could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumbleweed Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hunting down and arresting cheeky kids. An amazing display of the RTP's ruthlessness, I bet hardened criminals are crapping themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Why have to pay them for making car windows more dirty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) They didn't look very dangerous to me , anyway I would probably handed over 40 baht even if I didn't ask for a car wash. Viral video, really ? Would never happened in any other country . TIT. Edited February 11, 2017 by balo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, balo said: They didn't look very dangerous to me , anyway I would probably handed over 40 baht even if I didn't ask for a car wash. Viral video, really ? Would never happened in any other country . TIT. A well deserved Colonel award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Looked pretty harmless to me kids just trying to make a few bht TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonw8uk Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Always amusing when the window cleaners do it to a taxi, then come to passenger's window for payment?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, grumbleweed said: Hunting down and arresting cheeky kids. An amazing display of the RTP's ruthlessness, I bet hardened criminals are crapping themselves These three kids are out intimidating / trying to intimidate motorists at night. What will they be doing when they're in their 20s and 30s? Yes, the police should follow up, fine and have a serious word with them. Life is difficult, but they're too young to be allowed to do what they please. With a bit of help and guidance, they might be able to get off the streets and find normal work later in life. Today he rapped on the window, what will he do tomorrow or the next day? The car driver remained cool and calm. There are many people here who wouldn't tolerate a young lad tapping on his window. I'd hate to read that the same kids were found dead along the side of the road because of such shenanigans. Yes, the RTP were right to get involved. Edited February 11, 2017 by djayz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 3 hours ago, wgdanson said: How can three people 'surround' a car? one one each corner.................they dont count too well I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 4 hours ago, balo said: They didn't look very dangerous to me , anyway I would probably handed over 40 baht even if I didn't ask for a car wash. Viral video, really ? Would never happened in any other country . TIT. 40 baht to wet the windscreen when not asked? I get my entire car washed for 80baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 7 hours ago, NCC1701A said: " Police denied they were doing nothing and letting the gangs operate without sanction. They said the gangs came out at night and members of the public should report it so that something can be done." yes going out on patrol looking for criminal activity is out of the question. Especially when talking of Thonglor RTP> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker2000 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 5 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: Why have to pay them for making car windows more dirty? Have the same problem with little shits muddling up your windows here in Nigeria on intersections (were the traffic lights work). They don't care what you want, they just want money and its pretext to extort it. Worst at weekend, I've had to take to avoiding certain roots to avoid them as they mob any care they see with a white driver know they have FA chance of getting money from a tight fisted Nigerian. If your not forthcoming with the Niria they thump and/or scratch your car as you drive off. Now its the only time I drive through the traffic lights on red (just like all the locals here) if I can, to avoid stopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 9 hours ago, Panda13 said: Ok ok ok!!! Here's 20 baht. 40. 60. 100!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 57 minutes ago, Cracker2000 said: Have the same problem with little shits muddling up your windows here in Nigeria on intersections (were the traffic lights work). They don't care what you want, they just want money and its pretext to extort it. Worst at weekend, I've had to take to avoiding certain roots to avoid them as they mob any care they see with a white driver know they have FA chance of getting money from a tight fisted Nigerian. If your not forthcoming with the Niria they thump and/or scratch your car as you drive off. Now its the only time I drive through the traffic lights on red (just like all the locals here) if I can, to avoid stopping! Maybe time to buy a helicopter? At gasoline stations in Thailand i like it when they clean my windscreens and give a tip but on the public road then i not a fan of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELVIS123456 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 10 hours ago, NCC1701A said: " Police denied they were doing nothing and letting the gangs operate without sanction. They said the gangs came out at night and members of the public should report it so that something can be done." yes going out on patrol looking for criminal activity is out of the question. At night time? Come on now ............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) An off topic post has been removed as well as a reply. Edited February 11, 2017 by metisdead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux2012 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 well if the parents can't control or teach them some level of respect at any early age..........bring back corporal punishment, sort this out...wont be to mouthy or at least have second thoughts before doing this again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Two and a half minutes wasted I can never get back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 15 hours ago, djayz said: These three kids are out intimidating / trying to intimidate motorists at night. What will they be doing when they're in their 20s and 30s? Yes, the police should follow up, fine and have a serious word with them. Life is difficult, but they're too young to be allowed to do what they please. With a bit of help and guidance, they might be able to get off the streets and find normal work later in life. Today he rapped on the window, what will he do tomorrow or the next day? The car driver remained cool and calm. There are many people here who wouldn't tolerate a young lad tapping on his window. I'd hate to read that the same kids were found dead along the side of the road because of such shenanigans. Yes, the RTP were right to get involved. " These three kids are out intimidating / trying to intimidate motorists at night. What will they be doing when they're in their 20s and 30s? " They'll be BIB's demanding brown envelopes. Just serving apprenticeship now. Kinda like school work experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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