Motorbike racing tourists are once again causing a public nuisance in Thailand, this time in Patong.
Cops busted a large group of French motorbike racers in Patong on Wednesday night. Footage of the racers went viral on local social media platforms, causing outrage among residents.
The residents complained that the racers were disturbing them when they were trying to relax, and potentially posing a threat to the safety of the people. Most of the riders were also not wearing required protective motorcycle helmets as per Thai law, the residents added.
Patong Police Chief, Colonel Sujin Nilbodee, instructed the Patong Traffic Police to take action against the racerss. As a result, the cops arrested 20 of the racers, and brought them to Patong Police Station for further proceedings, The Phuket Express reported.
It probably won’t surprise anyone…
