Reckless Thai rider’s wild trip lands him fine, suspended jail term
In a courtroom twist that highlights the perils of flouting traffic laws, a young Thai rider found himself at the mercy of the justice system after a reckless ride through Bangkok.
Jesada Pholyeam’s day of reckoning came as the court handed him a one-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and a 3,000 baht fine. To make matters worse for Jesada, he had to wave goodbye to his trusty motorcycle, now confiscated by the Thai police.
The drama unfolded on December 14 at precisely 4.59pm. Jesada, astride a flashy white and red Honda Click I with the registration Sbk-957 Bangkok, brazenly shot through a red light.
The daring stunt saw him barrel through a pedestrian crossing, oblivious to the pedestrians who had wisely obeyed the signal. Such flagrant disregard for safety put Jesada on a collision course with the law, quite literally.
Police Colonel Yingyos Suwannano, the chief of Lumphini Police Station, revealed that Jesada had fronted up to investigators on January 29, complete with his ill-fated motorcycle.
The bike was swiftly impounded, and Jesada faced a laundry list of charges. These included reckless driving that endangered lives and property, ignoring traffic signals, and driving without a valid licence.
The legal rollercoaster reached its peak today, January 31, as Jesada found himself before the Office of the Special Prosecutor for the Pathumwan District Court, reported KhaoSod.
Under the spotlight of case number 63/2025, with the striking red case number 67/2025 dated January 30, the court decided to halve his prison term. Jesada was left with a suspended one-month jail sentence, contingent on complying with probation conditions that mandate reporting every three months for the next year.
Traffic laws took centre stage once more, as Jesada copped an extra 200 baht fine for driving without a licence. This tale of traffic transgressions serves as a stark reminder of the paramount importance of pedestrian crossings in ensuring the safety of all who journey on the road.
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