Arab Motorcycle Racing Business as Usual

[Gaybutton]

We all know who pays and collects the bribes.

We do? I don't. Regarding the motorbike maniacs I have no idea who is paying and who is collecting. I don't even know if money is exchanging hands.

Since it seems that you do know, would you mind telling me?

[Dodger]

We all know who pays and collects the bribes.

We do? I don't. Regarding the motorbike maniacs I have no idea who is paying and who is collecting. I don't even know if money is exchanging hands.

Since it seems that you do know, would you mind telling me?

All any of us can do is draw our conclusions based on our own personal knowledge of the landscape over here and take it from there.

If this was Kansas I'd have a completely different response.

[SP55]

They apologized for the riot. Case closed.

[Undaunted]

Another slap on the wrist.

[Gaybutton]

Another slap on the wrist.

It wasn't even as strong as that. The response, of course, will do absolutely nothing to prevent another brawl if one is provoked. And also, of course, we are not being told what provoked this one.

This annual "Let's go to Thailand and totally disregard the laws and not give a damn about other people" effectively renders that area closed off to anyone but them. While I have no intention of being anywhere near that area, that's not the point. The point is I or anyone else who might want to be in that area would have to deal with them, risk getting caught up in some sort of inane dispute, and have to dodge the motorbikes - and we shouldn't have to.

Many moons ago, when I was a university student, when Spring Break came along, my university and many others would all flock to Daytona Beach, Florida and spend a week having a good time without causing problems for anyone. I don't recall ever even seeing any police. It was not necessary. We knew how to behave and that is what we did.

These morons are way past even being expected to behave.

"May God bless and keep the Tsar - far AWAY from us."
- Zvee Scooler (Rabbi),'Fiddler on the Roof'

[Gaybutton]

I thought I'd never see the day, but I'm glad the police somewhere are doing something about it. Najomtien is just south of Pattaya.

The article says none of these Kuwaitis had driving licenses or vehicle documentation. That is a clear violation on the part of whoever rented to them and I hope the police go after them too.

It would serve them right if these Kuwaitis get some jail time, heavily fined, deported and blacklisted. And similar punishment for the outfit renting to them. Making an example of them might cause the other Kuwaitis and rental shops to think twice about continuing their behavior - but I'm not holding my breath.
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Six Kuwaiti Nationals Arrested for Reckless Motorbike Riding in Najomtien

Police in Najomtien have arrested six foreign nationals for dangerous late-night motorbike riding along Sukhumvit Road near the Nong Chub Tao intersection. All six individuals were found to be Kuwaiti citizens, none of whom were able to produce valid driving licences or vehicle documentation.

The arrests were made by a patrol unit from Najomtien Police Station, led by Sub-Lieutenant Thanyawisit Saengpho, along with Police Sergeants Yuranan Prasertsang, Napath Siriphaiboon, and Jirayu Tidthong. The team was conducting routine surveillance in their jurisdiction when they encountered a group of motorcyclists exhibiting reckless and hazardous driving behaviour on the inbound side of Sukhumvit Road heading towards Sattahip.

Upon attempting to stop the group, several riders fled the scene, but officers were able to seize six motorbikes and detain their riders.

Initial charges filed against the individuals include:

• Reckless driving likely to cause danger to life or property
• Driving without a valid licence

All six motorbikes were impounded as part of the investigation.

Najomtien Police Station has reiterated its commitment to public safety and legal enforcement, stressing that officers will act decisively against those who endanger others or breach the law. The incident serves as a warning to all road users, residents and tourists alike, that dangerous driving will not be tolerated.

Story and photos: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368309-six- ... najomtien/

[Jun]

Upon attempting to stop the group, several riders fled the scene, but officers were able to seize six motorbikes and detain their riders.

Riders fleeing must happen all the time.

So video the bikes. Visit the bike hire places to get the names of the people hiring the bikes. Get details of where they stay off immigration & go and arrest them. I'd call that policing.

If they claim they weren't the ones riding the bikes, ask them for the names of the people who they allowed to ride their rented bikes.

[Gaybutton]

They're still at it, as usual. And the police are doing next to nothing to put a stop to it, as usual. Anyone surprised? The article says "Residents demand action". Think they're going to get any . . . ?

That nearly nothing is ever done about it for years is still on my "I Don't Get It" list. And I'm sorry, but attributing it simply to tea money is nowhere near enough of an explanation for me. The residents and locals can pay tea money too. For all I know, tea money doesn't even fit into it at all. I'd love to know the real explanation - and while I know some are convinced it is tea money, that is just not a good enough explanation for me.

"Everything is as usual. The war goes badly, as usual"
- Jack Palance (Raza), 'The Professionals'
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Kuwaiti Motorcycle Riders Disrupts Peace in Pattaya, Residents Demand Action

By Adam Judd

August 4, 2025

Residents of Soi Yensabai in South Pattaya have lodged complaints about a group of Kuwaiti youths causing disturbances by riding loud motorcycles through the neighborhood, revving their engines late into the night.

At 4:00 AM on August 4th, 2025, local residents reported that the group’s incessant noise from modified exhausts prevented them from sleeping. Frustrated, they contacted Pattaya City Police, who responded by inspecting the area and seizing several noisy big bikes. However, after the police left, the gang resumed their disruptive behavior, seemingly undeterred by law enforcement.

Locals say this issue has persisted for weeks with no effective resolution. The constant disturbances have driven some families to relocate, unable to tolerate the noise. Residents are now urging authorities to take decisive action to restore peace to the community.

Police have pledged to increase patrols and enforce stricter measures against illegal exhaust modifications, but residents remain skeptical, calling for a permanent solution to end the nightly disruptions.

The Pattaya News notes that this has been an issue in this area for several years between July to early September as thousands of Kuwaiti college students on summer school break visit Pattaya for their holiday. Although the problem is naturally resolved when classes resume, the behavior has led to multiple accidents, some fatal, over the years as well as brawls and disturbances between residents and tourists over the behavior, raising tensions.

Additionally, local residents say the students never wear helmets and rarely, if ever, have proper licenses, registration, insurance, and other mandatory paperwork required to legally drive, on top of violating many road rules and speeding.

Story and photos: https://thepattayanews.com/2025/08/04/k ... nd-action/

[Jun]

That nearly nothing is ever done about it for years is still on my "I Don't Get It" list. And I'm sorry, but attributing it simply to tea money is nowhere near enough of an explanation for me. The residents and locals can pay tea money too.

How many examples do you know of where people pay tea money to get policing done properly ?

Whereas paying tea money so that the police turn a blind eye to illegal or borderline activity is endemic. What I don't get is why you think this one would be different.
Also, policing fast moving targets is harder work. And the people are obnoxious. Ignoring it is far easier.

[Gaybutton]

How many examples do you know of where people pay tea money to get policing done properly ?

For paying tea money to get policing done properly I actually know of many, including one time when I had to pay to get the police to arrest the guy who put a rock through my window.

What I don't get is why you think this one would be different.

I might buy into your theory about tea money explaining why the motorbike maniacs get away with it year after year as soon as you, or someone, will answer the question I've asked many times, but have yet to see anyone address it: If tea money is what keeps this happening year after year, then who is paying who, and why?

And if it can't be answered as to who might be accepting payment, maybe someone can tell me who would want to pay to let this chaos happen? What would be the motivation?

I won't even try to have anyone guess how much money would probably be involved. And it would have to be someone high up, who has been there for years, and has the authority to prevent the police from putting a stop to it - and nobody, even anonymously, has ever pointed the finger at anybody.

If it really is tea money, how do you think that got started in the first place? Do you think someone approached the right person and offered money to let these Kuwaitis come and cause this havoc? I'm sorry, but to me that sounds way over the top of farfetched.