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Rock-throwing youth shatters taxi rear window

Rock-throwing youth shatters taxi rear window

PHUKET: A youth who shattered a taxi’s rear window in a heated exchange in Kathu on Tuesday night (June 18) has been called in by police and forced to pay damages, but will not face any charges.

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By Eakkapop Thongtub

Friday 21 June 2024 10:17 AM


Photos: Kathu Police

Photos: Kathu Police

The incident occurred near the Si Kor Intersection, near the Caltex petrol station, at about 8:20pm.

The taxi driver was forced to brake suddenly on Soi Bang Thong, causing two teenagers on motorcycles behind to lose control and nearly collide.

The near-collision led to rising tensions between the taxi driver and the teenagers. 

As the taxi stopped at a red light at Si Kor Intersection, one of the teenagers, in a fit of rage, threw a stone at the rear window of the taxi, shattering it.

The taxi driver immediately reported the incident to the Kathu Police, and news of the event quickly spread on social media.

Officers through CCTV footage were able to identify the license plate of the motorbike involved in the incident, and subsequently tracked down the youths.

After being called to present themselves, the youths arrived at Kathu Police Station at about 4pm Wednesday (June 19).

Despite claims in some reports of the incident, police confirmed that no knife was used during the incident.

During their meeting at the police station, the teenagers and the taxi driver reached a mutual agreement. The youths agreed to compensate the taxi driver for the damages caused, police reported.

Kathu Police noted the importance of cooperation between the police and the community in resolving conflicts and ensuring justice.