Pickup Truck Splashes Motorcycle in Viral Video, Police Sought
A pickup truck sped through floodwater, splashing a motorcycle and soaking its rider in a video that has gone viral with 7.6 million views. Netizens have denounced the driver and urged police to identify and prosecute him. Thai officials warn the act may result in imprisonment, fines, and civil liability under traffic and criminal laws.
Facebook user Panrudee Ngamsom posted the video of a pickup truck driving fast through floodwater, causing water to spray onto a nearby motorcycle and drench the rider. She expressed sympathy for the motorcyclist, who was working, and criticized the driver's lack of consideration. The video has gone viral with 7.6 million views, prompting many to call for legal action. The Thai Ministry of Justice warns that such behavior can lead to up to one year in prison or fines of 5,000–20,000 baht under the Road Traffic Act, and if property is damaged, criminal charges under the Penal Code may apply, carrying up to three years imprisonment or fines up to 60,000 baht. Victims may also pursue civil compensation.
