Police Arrest 135 Street Racers, Seize 118 Vehicles in Serious Crackdown to Break the Cycle
Thai traffic police arrested 135 street racers and seized 118 vehicles on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, implementing permanent vehicle confiscation to deter repeat offenses and reduce dangerous racing activity.
Traffic police on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road have arrested 135 street racers and seized 118 vehicles, implementing a strict policy of arrest, seizure, prosecution, and permanent vehicle confiscation to break the cycle of repeat offenses.
On May 15, 2569, senior police officials including Deputy Police Chief Sawat Bunsom and Traffic Chief Damrong Sawangngam launched the "Safe Street Vibhavadi Model" program in response to numerous public complaints about street racing gangs, illegal racing on public roads, excessive speed, vehicle modifications producing excessive noise, and dangerous nighttime driving on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and surrounding areas. The National Police Office, under Police Chief Kittisart Panthasetchai and Deputy Police Chief Samran Noenma, has ordered police nationwide, particularly in Bangkok, to intensify enforcement against street racing, rowdy gang activities, and reckless driving that endangers the public.
Following government and national police directives, officers analyzed high-risk areas, identified patterns of offenses, and implemented proactive measures including checkpoints, traffic violation enforcement, night patrols, investigations and arrests, and strict legal enforcement against all offenders.
From 2567 to present, police conducted 22 operations resulting in 135 arrests, 12 cars seized, and 106 motorcycles seized, totaling 118 confiscated vehicles. In all cases, courts ordered permanent government seizure of the vehicles—a measure designed to permanently remove repeat offenders from the roads.
The intensive and continuous enforcement has produced clear results, with public complaints about street racing on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road dropping dramatically and nearly ceasing entirely.
Traffic police will continue aggressive enforcement to protect public safety and maintain order in Bangkok.
"Roads are public space, not racetracks," officials stated. A moment of recklessness can cost lives and futures. Police appeal to parents, communities, and the public to report street racing and dangerous driving immediately. Together, we can build safe roads and restore peace for all road users.
