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'It's my job,' says officer who ticketed upset Malaysian biker
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SONGKHLA - A Thai police officer targeted by a Malaysian biker who called on followers to boycott Thailand after he and his friends were pulled over and ticketed for a range of offences in Hat Yai has defended his actions, insisting he was only doing his legal duty.
Key facts
- SONGKHLA - A Thai police officer targeted by a Malaysian biker who called on followers to boycott Thailand after he and his friends were pulled over and ticketed for a range of offences in Hat Yai has defended his actions, insisting he was
- Pol Sgt Maj Third Class Weerasak Phansalaeman told reporters he was duty-bound to take action against the group of Malaysian riders
- He had ordered 17 motorcycles ridden by the Malaysian tourists to pull over for checks and issued tickets to nine of them for a variety of offences
- The fines for the nine offenders totalled 12,000 baht and were processed at Hat Yai police station, in their presence, he said.
Summary
Pol Sgt Maj Third Class Weerasak Phansalaeman told reporters he was duty-bound to take action against the group of Malaysian riders. Some of their motorbikes were illegally modified under Thai law.
He had ordered 17 motorcycles ridden by the Malaysian tourists to pull over for checks and issued tickets to nine of them for a variety of offences. These included illegal modifications and being overly loud, and driving without an international driving licence issued by Malaysia.