10 Malaysians Slapped With RM640 Fines For Illegal Street Racing In Hat Yai
The individuals, aged between 21 and 25, were penalised under Thai traffic laws.
Cover image via Ten Malaysian individuals were fined by Thai police after being found guilty of illegal street racing in Hat Yai on Friday, 16 May
They were arrested after authorities received complaints from local residents about racers creating excessive noise and obstructing traffic in the vicinity of Greenway Night Market.
According to the Thailand Tourist Police (Seventh Region) deputy chief, Lt Col Sakarin Anusaman Sakul, locals also reported witnessing several cars with Malaysian registration plates engaged in street racing in Hat Yai.
"Following these complaints, the Kho Hong police, with assistance from tourist and traffic officers, were able to identify the Malaysians through closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage," he stated.
The Malaysian convoy reportedly arrived in Hat Yai on Friday, 16 May for a weekend getaway, travelling in six sedans registered in Malaysia
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According to authorities, they faced four specific charges: driving in a way that obstructs traffic flow, driving recklessly, making unauthorised modifications to their vehicles with non-compliant parts, and having incomplete required vehicle equipment.
Showing remorse, the Malaysians performed the traditional Thai "wai" gesture to apologise for their behavior and the inconvenience they caused. They also promised that such incidents would not happen again.
Following legal proceedings, the group received an order to return to Malaysia immediately
"The six men and four women were fined 5,000 baht each (RM640) under Thai traffic laws," said district police chief Apichat Wannako.
The authorities also issued a reminder to all foreign drivers, including Malaysians, to respect and adhere to Thai traffic laws while in the country.
Additionally, Thai tour operators were urged to provide thorough briefings on local traffic regulations to visitors before they enter Thailand.
