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Thai Jack Ass Pranksters “Rock Mode” Arrested for Nude Motorcycle Stunt

24-year-old Jetpol Chanboontawee after a video of him driving a motorbike through the streets of Chiang Mai

 

CHIANG MAI – There’s a new gang in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s major northern city, and they’re causing quite a ruckus about town. The Rock Mode Gang created a stir in the past week with their nude videos and stunts, but what appears to be a group of friends’ light-hearted fun could land them in seriously hot water with authorities.

The Rock Mode Gang’s most recent move was to bike down the popular Nimmanhaiman Road, a well-known and stylish neighborhood frequented by locals and ex-pats in Chiang Mai. The website Khaosod reported that “gang members filmed themselves riding on bicycles in their skimpy underwear … and uploaded the video clip on the internet. Some of them members could also be seen urinating on a car.”


Pol.Maj.Gen. Chamnarn said that the video of the gang members dancing naked to “Harlem Shake” was taken in a hotel in Pattaya, and the other videos were filmed in Chiang Mai.

The group gained notoriety earlier this week, when Thai police arrested 24-year-old Jetpol Chanboontawee after a video of him driving a motorbike through the streets of Chiang Mai was circulated on the internet. Interestingly, Chanboontawee got away with the stunt while he was actually riding around the city. But when the video of stunt drew attention, some viewers complained to the authorities, who then tracked him down and arrested him, according to the Bangkok Post.

If Chanboontawee’s arrest was meant to be a warning to others who might want to go for their own naked joyride, it seems to have had the opposite effect. One day after police apprehended the now-infamous nude driver, the Rock Mode Gang posted a video of themselves, genitals exposed, singing “Gumnun Style” – a Thai version of PSY’s “Gangnam Style” – and the Harlem Shake. According to Khaosod English, Chanboontawee appears to have been in the video, which may have been posted as backlash or in protest to his arrest.

Despite vows from police that those involved with the video will be punished, and the fact that the group’s naked videos violate Computer Crime Act of 2007, according to Khaosod, the group seemed undeterred when they took to Nimmanhaiman for their latest performance. Khaosod reported that 24-year-old Yongyoot Saenpun is the person responsible for uploading the videos, and has contacted the police with intentions to turn himself in.

But that does not let the other Rock Mode members off the hook, and Khaosod quoted a senior police official as saying the authorities were searching for the group and that “With the toughest punishment law available, they will learn to not disobey the law again.”

Fears of copycat performances have prompted outcry from some community members, and there is, of course, the fact that the members’ brazen disregard for police demands may have caused Chiang Mai authorities to lose face.

Those seem strong words for a group of friends who appear to simply enjoy goofing off and pulling pranks. Chanboontawee was charged with committing a lewd act, a charge his buddies now may face as well. But a look at some of the videos associated with Rock Mode that are posted on the Youtube channel ’Bomzajung’ , such as barrel rolling and swimming down a flooded street, seem less sinister and more foolish. Indeed, these seem like the type of silly, ill-advised and occasionally funny stunts you’d see on the popular American TV show “Jackass.”

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Tubers on Pai River Draw Anger Over Inappropriate Behavior

Tubers on Pai River

The Governor of Mae Hong Son province in northern Thailand has sought stricter rules for tourist tubing on the Pai River, following allegations of tourists sneaking into resort areas to engage in sexual activities, which prompted police reports and considerable criticism online.

After a resort owner in Pai protested about the existing situation of tubing activities along the Pai River, the Governor became aware of the matter. According to the accusations, wine and beer are discreetly offered to tourists while disguised in plastic water bottles to prevent detection.

After their tubing adventures, these tourists, both men and women, would walk around Pai town in their swimsuits. Men often wear one pair of swim briefs, but most women wear two-piece swimsuits or bikinis.

This behavior was considered derogatory to local culture. Recently, there were instances of tourists slipping into resort areas to engage in sexual activities, which prompted police investigations and considerable online criticism.

Following the complaint, provincial governor Chuchip Pongchai requested a meeting of the police and allied authorities on July 16 to explore further tourism restrictions.

The province already restricts the selling of alcohol to tourists who go tubing, which involves floating down a river on inner tubes made of rubber tires. Most people observe the guidelines, but others, including some store owners, break them by concealing the alcohol by pouring it in water bottles.

According to TNA, Pai is one of Northern Thailand’s most popular tourist spots, attracting 40,000 visitors each year and strengthening Thailand’s economy.

Tubing in the Pai River has become a favorite activity among foreigners. However, the governor stated that the attitude of some tourists has jeopardised the province’s image.

Tourists Tubing on Pai River

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Pregnant Woman Goes Psycho Stabs Family Members in Phayao

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Police in northern Thailand’s Phayao province have arrested a 40-year-old pregnant mother for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to create bodily harm.

Phayao Police report they were called after a woman and her daughter had been stabbed and beaten by a family member  to a house number 206, Soi 7, Village No. 3, Ban San Nong Niao Subdistrict. Tom, Mueang District.

When officers arrived they found Ms. Chayada Chaiyawan, age 45, and her daughter Ms. Patida Chaiyawan, age 19, with injuries to their bodies and heads. Blood was spread all over the bedroom, and they found Mrs. Sakulkarn, aged 40 years, who was a relative living next door, tied up.

The police then transported all of them to Phayao Hospital for treatment. Ms. Chayada was stabbed thirteen times and her daughter twice. Both also sustained head injuries, according to Phayao police.

Ms. Chayada was stabbed thirteen times and her daughter twice

Ms. Chayada told police the incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. She was sleeping in the room with her young son, when she heard someone opened the bedroom door. She said at that time it was still dark and all she saw a shadow of a person lifting what she though was a hammer.

She said the got up and fought until she fell after being hit in the head and stabbed with a knife, in fear for her life she screamed for her daughter to come and help. When the daughter entered the room the assailant proceeded to hit her in the head and stabbed her also.

The assailant ran out of the room and was immediately restrained by a neighbour who heard the screaming and ran into the house to help. Mrs. Sakulkarn who was 7 months pregnant was tied up and police and rescue workers were called to the scene. The neighbour told police that all the time they were waiting for the police.

Police said Mrs. Sakulkarn is being held in Hospital and is under psychiatric care. Ms. Chayada and her daughter were treated for their injuries and sent home.

According to Thai Media, Police said charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to create bodily harm will be filed against Mrs. Sakulkarn after she is released from Hospital.

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Train Crashes into Pickup Killing 5 in Phitchit Province

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Five people were killed and two others badly injured when a pickup truck was hit by a north-bound train at an unguarded railway crossing in Phitchit province on Monday evening.

Phitchit police reported the horrific crash occurred around 6 pm at Moo 1 village in tambon Pak Thang of Muang district of Phitchit.

Police said the 201 passenger train from Bangkok to Phitsanulok approached the crossing, which was unguarded and had no safety barriers.

A four-door pickup truck plates drove across the tracks and into the path of oncoming the train which was was unable to stop or slowdown in time to avoid hitting the pickup truck.

The force of the crash drove the pickup about 30 metres down the railway crossing and off to the side. All passengers on the pickup were thrown from the vehicle.

Three women passengers died immediately and two more passengers died later at Phichit Hospital. Two others including the driver of the pickup were seriously injured.

Police investigators said truck driver Pratya Khongthat, 40, was taking relatives, including a 14-yea-old girl, to a funeral at Wat Ratchangkhwan in tambon Pak Thang, approximately one kilometer from the accident scene.

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