There is no story I take greater pleasure in telling than a scumbag who has wronged someone, particularly someone in the motorcycle community, having sweet justice bestowed upon them. Unfortunately, I don't know if there is enough justice to write the wrong committed in this instance.
Recently, a 30-year-old man, Seree, driving a sedan in Bangkok got into a dispute with a 48-year-old motorcycle rider, Rittisak, while the rider was working for an app-based company. According to the police report, the driver hit Rittisak's motorcycle at an intersection but didn't stop to resolve the incident, leading Rittisak to pursue the driver.
The report continues to state that the two engaged in a high-speed chase until Rittisak managed to block Seree's path with his electric motorcycle. Rittisak demanded that the driver get out of his car and resolve the incident before hitting the windscreen with his hands and returning to his motorcycle. Presumably, Rittisak assumed the incident was over, unfortunately, he was wrong.
Seree got out of his car and kicked Rittisak before getting back in his vehicle and crashing it into Rittisak's motorcycle. This sent Rittisak's body flying before hitting a security camera pole, causing his death. Seree was charged under Section 288 of the Criminal Law for intentional murder, which carries a penalty of death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for 15 to 20 years. He was also charged under Section 201 of the Criminal Law for reckless driving causing death, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to 200,000 baht ($5,882 USD), or both.
Rittisak left behind a wife, who he'd been with for 24 years and had four children with. He was the sole provider for the family and was working when he was killed. All this is to say, is there any justice that is enough for Rittisak and his family?
This incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly things can get out of control in a road rage incident, and how vulnerable we motorcyclists are if things go too far.