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A French lout riding a scooter recklessly on the road up to Doi Suthep in Suthep Subdistrict, Chiang Mai, was charged by police, after the event was recorded and posted on social media.
On October 19, Chiang Mai tourist police officers, in cooperation with Phuping Ratchaniwet Police Station, tracked down and investigated the incident. They identified the man in the clip as Mr Hugo, a 21-year-old French national. Officials located him at his accommodation in Suthep Subdistrict, Chiang Mai Province, along with the motorcycle and clothing worn on the day of the incident.
During questioning, the French tourist admitted that on the day of the incident, he drove to the Rincome Hotel intersection and met a group of motorcyclists. They invited each other to ride up Doi Suthep recklessly, intentionally performing the stunts seen in the images to entertain their group of friends.
Police officers then charged Hugo with driving without a license and reckless driving without regard for others’ safety.
Picture courtesy of Khaosod, story courtesy of ASEAN NOW.
No, it wasn't one of our rental scooters from Rider's Corner. The first question our staff asks is "do you have a motorcycle licence?" A surprisingly large number lie. For those of you interested in liars, do some research on Neuro Linguistic Programming. Not in its depths, as its a pseudoscience, but in general, for its ability to help spot a liar.... but that's a topic for another day. We will not rent even a scooter to anyone without a motorcycle licence. Plenty of places still do.
A friend was in at the DLT renewing his Thai licences and had to sit through the video that pointed out the penalty for riding without a licence is now a fine of up to 2,000 baht and/or one month in gaol (jail). The responses from punters when you tell them that varies.... with about one in ten taking it seriously, the rest just wanting a bike. Nope....
On October 19, Chiang Mai tourist police officers, in cooperation with Phuping Ratchaniwet Police Station, tracked down and investigated the incident. They identified the man in the clip as Mr Hugo, a 21-year-old French national. Officials located him at his accommodation in Suthep Subdistrict, Chiang Mai Province, along with the motorcycle and clothing worn on the day of the incident.
During questioning, the French tourist admitted that on the day of the incident, he drove to the Rincome Hotel intersection and met a group of motorcyclists. They invited each other to ride up Doi Suthep recklessly, intentionally performing the stunts seen in the images to entertain their group of friends.
Police officers then charged Hugo with driving without a license and reckless driving without regard for others’ safety.
Picture courtesy of Khaosod, story courtesy of ASEAN NOW.
No, it wasn't one of our rental scooters from Rider's Corner. The first question our staff asks is "do you have a motorcycle licence?" A surprisingly large number lie. For those of you interested in liars, do some research on Neuro Linguistic Programming. Not in its depths, as its a pseudoscience, but in general, for its ability to help spot a liar.... but that's a topic for another day. We will not rent even a scooter to anyone without a motorcycle licence. Plenty of places still do.
A friend was in at the DLT renewing his Thai licences and had to sit through the video that pointed out the penalty for riding without a licence is now a fine of up to 2,000 baht and/or one month in gaol (jail). The responses from punters when you tell them that varies.... with about one in ten taking it seriously, the rest just wanting a bike. Nope....
