PATTAYA, Thailand– A video catching a heated clash in between bike cab driver and a foreign traveler couple on December 30 has actually gone viral, stirring public outrage. The run-in unfolded in front of the View Talay Condo on Pattaya Second Roadway around 2 a.m.
The disagreement came from when a 57-year-old bike cab driver, referred to as Jong, declared that the travelers tried to park their bike in his designated pickup location, leading to a respectful effort to stop them. Nevertheless, the circumstance intensified, with the male traveler, apparently drunk, pressing Jong’s bike, resulting in a physical run-in illustrated in the video. Regardless of the event’s strength, no protests were submitted, and the cops just realised through social networks.
The clash has actually triggered issues about Pattaya’s tourist image, and lots of netizens have actually condemned the violent behaviour of the bike cab driver. In reaction, Pol. Col. Nawin Teerawit, the Superintendent of the Pattaya Police headquarters, provided a declaration on January 2 knocking the event. He highlighted the city’s dedication to a tourist-friendly environment and prompted people to look for legal option instead of turning to violence.
The cops started an examination, leading to fines of 1,000 Baht each for both bike cab driver included, accompanied by stern cautions versus future participation in violent events.
