Cherng Talay Police posted online a 1.04-minute video of the pickup discharging its cloud of pollutants, along with the message: “#Drive safely and pay attention to your fellow passengers.
"If you don’t respect the rules, Choeng Thale Police Station is happy to provide service at your location.”
It was later explained that the pickup was pulled over in front of Wat Cherng Talay. It was not explained what legal action was taken against the driver.
Social media users praised the quick action of the police and condemned the pickup truck driver. Comments ranged from praise for the police to frustration with the truck’s pollution.
“Thank you very much to the police #Cherng Thale Police Station, karma can’t catch up. The police caught up with me," one user commented.
Another remarked, “Cool based on other people’s weaknesses, I admire the police, I don’t understand what’s so cool about it. Making others angry.”
Other comments pointed out that the support for the police in taking action against the pickup driver should be interpreted by police as encouragement to continue to do the same against other offenders in the area.