rooster59 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Police issue warning as "Grab Car" driver sexually assaults 17 year old girl in Chiang Mai, say cops Image: Daily News In a case that Daily News described as a first a Grab Car driver has been arrested by Chiang Mai police for molesting a seventeen year old woman in his car.The victim said that the "handsome" driver was "all over her" while the driver denies the charge saying he "only asked for a cuddle".But police top brass have warned the public that services such as Grab Car and Uber are not regulated and drivers not subject to checks.The victim referred to only as "A" used the Grab Car app to call the car and take her from Chang Khlan to the Sam Kasat monument on Monday.Jaran "Tel" Netawan, 26, arrived in his Mitsubishi Mirage and the female passenger sat behind. However he chatted her up and she felt safe enough to join him in the front seat to talk as the journey progressed.But then the driver repeated grabbed her all over, she said. She didn't resist fearing for her safety, she claimed.When the journey was over she told her parents and the matter was reported to police.Jaran was arrested yesterday. He claimed that the alleged victim agreed to join him on a night out with a friend who phoned him during the journey but then she changed her mind.He asked her for a "cuddle" just once and she agreed. He said he didn't know why he had been arrested and denied he assaulted the seventeen year old.He was charged with sexual molestation of a girl aged between 15 and not yet 18 as well as using his car illegally.Deputy police chief Piyaphan Patrapngsin warned the public about using Grab or Uber as their services and drivers were not regulated by the authorities and could not be controlled.He said it should be a lesson to the public about the dangers of such services.He said that the driver on this occasion was a handsome man with persuasive conversation that tricked the young woman. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-05-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboyz1 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I think I've read about 100 cases of things like this happening "regulated" taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal sauce Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 What is the difference between a 17 and 18 years old females....bigger boobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, crystal sauce said: What is the difference between a 17 and 18 years old females....bigger boobs. must be i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 21 minutes ago, crystal sauce said: What is the difference between a 17 and 18 years old females....bigger boobs. Is it relevant to this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Well at least, this unregulated taxi service has to go through an app which makes tracking the driver or customer much easier when crimes and misdemeanor are committed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 This clearly demonstrates that the nation is not yet sufficiently peaceful and secure. Elections must be immediately postponed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 There doesn't appear to be any regulation of public transport in Chiangmai at all, except harassment of Uber drivers. Never seen any songtaew or tuk tuk driver stopped or checked or warned about their driving or refusal to use the meter. As pointed out already, at least Grab and Uber drivers are traceable and accountable, so probably less chance of problems than traditional public transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann55 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 4 hours ago, rooster59 said: But police top brass have warned the public that services such as Grab Car and Uber are not regulated and drivers not subject to checks. Ah ... I see ... So I guess what they call a 'check' for the regular taxi drivers must be something like this : Police : Last but not least, Mr Wouldbetaxidriver, are you a rapist ? Mr W. : Oh no, Sir perish the thought. I don't even know what rapist means. What does it mean ? Police : It means are you likely to force sex on a passenger ? Mr W. : Oh no Sir, perish the thought. Non consensual sex is no fun at all. Anyway, in my case - I mean look at me, Sir - if I may humbly point out I'm a handsome guy so it's not at all likely to happen. Police : Quite so, quite so. Well, you pass the test, good luck, khun Somchai ! Neeeeeeext ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deez Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 5 hours ago, rooster59 said: But police top brass have warned the public that services such as Grab Car and Uber are not regulated and drivers not subject to checks. Not like the super safe fully regulated taxi drivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 5 hours ago, rooster59 said: But police top brass have warned the public that services such as Grab Car and Uber are not regulated and drivers not subject to checks. this mentality shows why we have to continue fearing Any involvement with police ({yes then why do they exist?}) so by this attempt at logic; if i give my neighbor's daughter a lift and try to fondle her, everything is ok because i am not regulated ...?! the law was broken and the law enforcers do not seem to know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Guilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealthychef Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 OK, so let me get this straight, because a 17 year old girl got into a cab alone and allowed a handsome man with good powers of persuasion to "molest" her after moving into the front seat to be closer to him, (did he know she was underage?) and she allowed it without protest because she was so terrified and young and innocent, we now need to issue a warning about unlicensed Grab Taxi drivers? Makes sense to me! Keep in mind that the legal age of consent in Thailand is 15 years old if no money is involved and the parents consent. I'm not sure what age it is legal to feel a woman's boobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I'm booking a grab cab right now, I want a 21 year old bimbo driving, I want to be invited to sit up front and I want to be fondled and abused all the way to my destination, will that satisfy the nay sayers on here or not, please say yes, I so want to be fondled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 10 hours ago, rooster59 said: But police top brass have warned the public that services such as Grab Car and Uber are not regulated and drivers not subject to checks. And Song Taews and Tuk tuks are boy you could have knocked me over with a feather on that statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Classic Ray said: There doesn't appear to be any regulation of public transport in Chiangmai at all, except harassment of Uber drivers. Never seen any songtaew or tuk tuk driver stopped or checked or warned about their driving or refusal to use the meter. As pointed out already, at least Grab and Uber drivers are traceable and accountable, so probably less chance of problems than traditional public transport. Will you quit pointing out the obvious. Tylenol please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I suppose they call them 'grab' taxis for a reason. Im waiting for the Happy Ending Taxi company to take me for a ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 19 hours ago, rooster59 said: He said that the driver on this occasion was a handsome man with persuasive conversation that tricked the young woman. i see, then no crime was committed ?! law enforcement with no clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 13 hours ago, wealthychef said: the legal age of consent in Thailand is 15 years old is this true ? i thought it used to be 16 and was raised last year to 20 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 22 hours ago, daboyz1 said: I think I've read about 100 cases of things like this happening "regulated" taxis. Nah, cannot be. Deputy police chief Piyaphan Patrapngsin said they are regulated! And I just saw a pink elephant flying by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob13 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 If those Grab Car taxis were any good the drivers would be out there finding lost piles of money and returning them to the rightful owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealthychef Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 3 hours ago, YetAnother said: is this true ? i thought it used to be 16 and was raised last year to 20 ... You are thinking of the legal age to have sex with an employee, which includes the purchase of sex. This used to be 18 and now it's 20. So it used to be legal to pay for 18 year old Thai vaginas but now they have to be 20. And note that 15 only applies if the parents consent. That's going to be expensive. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Off topic vulgar troll post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 On 5/27/2017 at 0:31 PM, crystal sauce said: What is the difference between a 17 and 18 years old females....bigger boobs. a 17 year old lets her talk in to siting in front of the car and let you give her a hugg An 18 year old would say why you not come sit here in the back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) On 5/27/2017 at 11:32 AM, daboyz1 said: I think I've read about 100 cases of things like this happening "regulated" taxis. Edited May 29, 2017 by Nong Khai Man Need to Add More Info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Nong Khai Man said: This is London & Not Chang Mai,BTW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 crime committed and police issue warnings and excuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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