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Why are Beam scooter riders being fined in Thailand?

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Feb 18, 2022
3 years ago
Ahmed ********
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A heads up... Police is pulling people over and fining them 1000 thbt for riding Beam Scooters and without any warning.
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Recently, there have been reports of police in Thailand stopping and fining individuals for riding Beam scooters, with fines amounting to 1000 THBT. Many users in the community express confusion over the legality of riding these scooters, especially in areas like Bangala Road, which is known for its nightlife. Some commenters mention that they have seen others using these scooters without being fined previously, suggesting that enforcement may be inconsistent. There is a discussion about the lack of clear communication from authorities regarding the rules about Beam scooters, with some believing that the recent crackdown might be a way for police to issue fines to tourists.
Jim **********
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Kevin ***********
So were there four of you Ahmed?

"Four tourists in Patong were charged with using unregistered and untaxed vehicles after they drove electric scooters near a beach resort. Several people had complained that the tourists were driving the scooters recklessly, threatening the safety of pedestrians and drivers alike.".

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Ham ********
A never ending story … I got

Pulled over 3 times in 1 day in Chiang Mai… 5 times in a week … all farang that passed the $ collection point were stopped …
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Michael ********
Well you made the news only 4 people fined so guess you and your group lol

Did you rent them.

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Carlos *********
I submitted it as a news tip.

Said you were asked for papers that were in question?

According to what the police are saying electric wheel chairs and personal mobility devices are against the law in thailand!?!
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Ahmed ********
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@Michael *******
 Flagged online? Reckless and inconsiderate? What the fuck!!!
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Michael ********
@Ahmed *******
 did you rent them ?
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Ahmed ********
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There's an app. You just unlock them and your card gets charged at the end. It's a completely automatic process
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Michael ********
@Ahmed *******
 hope its not still running
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Michael ********
@Ahmed *******
 i didnt write it lol
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Andy ********
I think they should be banned on roads personally and quite sure they actually are, hence the fines...... nearly as bad as Hilux drivers
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Mark ***********
Offer the cops 100 baht. I often negotiate with them.
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Maple *********
I can understand your feeling. And sorry about this.
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Lynn ********
It's almost the weekend, need money for Chang
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Sameer ********
Police and military are the ones who keep the systems of SLAVERY in place. They do not serve and protect you, they serve and protect the emperor.
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Kevin ***********
@Sameer *******
 You're an idiot posting comments like that online.
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Hovvard ******
@Sameer *******
 if you are a guest in Thailand you might want to think about what you say on a thai tourism page.
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Kees **********
@Sameer *******
 emperor? Thailand has a king I thought.
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Kees **********
It is you're opinion, not a figure of speech.
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Sameer ********
@Kees *********
 It's a figure of speech. All forms of government are no different than monarchy. All government = SLAVERY
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Erik ******************
@Sameer *******
 What an oversimplification.

Folks, beware anyone selling you that idea that anything is black and white. They lack an understanding of the world.
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Thaer ********
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Niclas ***********
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@Niclas **********
 Thanks
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Carlos *********
Amazing Thailand. You can rent the scooter if you want, just dont drive it.
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Ahmed ********
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@Carlos ********
 Exactly. We're going to give the company license to operate in the country and place scooters everywhere so people can easily ride them. You went ahead and rid one? Guess what, we'll fine you! They never cease to amaze me with the nonsense. I've never seen this mess in any other country.
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@Niclas **********
 Me and the other guys who were pulled over with me are on those pics lol
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Lee *********
actually see some stupid adults riding down sukumvit at times.
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Ellwood **************
What is a Beam scooter ?
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@Ellwood *************
 Google will work wonders for you.
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@Ell****
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Dimitri ********
They give them a fine, and after that they can continue ? Same like riding a bike without helmet?
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Michael ******
If you do the wrong thing then expect to get booked
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John-Paul ******
@Michael *****
 by whom? The thai police? They are far too busy playing on their phones.... or just not caring. Getting booked? Only when the other tea money scans fail. Thais don't like or trust the local plod.
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@Dimitri *******
 what Elwood says but yes they do not stop you and you do not get another ticket for 24 hours or something
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Ellwood **************
@Dimitri *******
 They never fine any Thai for riding a bike without a helmet.
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Walter ***********
@Ellwood *************
 idiot they do all time
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Maple *********
@Ellwood *************
 They fine Thai people but not the same price 200 bth
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Walter ***********
@Maple ********
 no bribe for thais is 200 whar a load of crap some like you talk
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@Ellwood *************
 yes, they do. I was fined 500 baht at Samui for no helmet. They pulled us over at a temple there were 100 farangs and thais all behind fined, about a 50 50 ratio.
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John ******
@Ellwood *************
 but foreigners have pay in Thai baht too. So is the moron? You Ellewood
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Ellwood **************
@John *****
 Your reply is not only idiotic, but not in English as well.What point are you trying to make? Everyone else making comments about this topic are refering to THAILAND - not Guatemala, Albania or Timbuktoo.In any event I was not addressing you- I do not need any more morons to reply to.
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Ellwood **************
@Hovvard *****
 I am pleased to hear it, but have never seen in Pattaya.
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@Ellwood *************
 Who said anything bout Thai?
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Ellwood **************
@Xjwhudkwhry *******
 Because Mr. Algami said that police were fining people 1000THBT - the currency of Thailand - moron.
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Seán *******
All government hates things that they can't Tax $£€¥₩
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Luc ************
You want to rent one?
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Garrett ***********
What's a Beam scooter?
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Brian ********
It must be close to their pay day
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Jack ****************
They definitely have weekly meetings to brainstorm what fines they can issue.
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Carlos *********
Good ol Bartertown.

" who run bartertown"?
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Carlos *********
Patong reminds me of bartertown. Everyones on the take. Taxi drivers beàt up customers. Drunken cops shoot noodle vendors. The electric scooters that are allowed to be yhere for rent but you cant drive them.
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@Carlos ********
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Miguel *************
They get to ride scooters in Thailand and I'm not even there 😞 so they deserve to be fined.
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Chris *********************
@Miguel ************
 if you not there don't make negative comments
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Chris *********************
Bell end
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Miguel *************
@Chris ********************
 is that a license you're granted when you get to Thailand? I wasn't aware. I'll be back soon, so I'll be sure to ask for one.
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@Carlos ********
, it was a joke, ffs.
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Pete ********
Yeah, guess they're not sidewalk safe - or road worthy....
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Derek ***********
The Thai police love fining scooters but rarely the crazy car drivers
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Ahmed ********
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This's what I'm referring to. I know because I got pulled over with two guys just before posting. If it's Illegal why they are letting the rental company operate here. I used to ride it in Malaysia all the time and thought here is the same
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Bruno ********
@Ahmed *******
 Rental companies likely don’t give a F. They drop them all over town with partnerships and the liability is on the rider. No permission necessary.
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Martin ********
@Ahmed *******
 Is it illegal to ride a scooter that has no motor? These things are getting close to toys. Why would they be illegal? I mean, how fast do they actually go? You go probably go as fast on a non-motorized scooter going down a hill. Bizarre.
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Michael ********
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 oh they can be very fast
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Bruno ********
@Martin *******
 They have a motor. And honestly the ones I’ve ridden back home in California are quite fast. Not sure about these.
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Garrett ***********
Where are you, Phuket?
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Ahmed ********
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@Garrett **********
 Yes
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Todd *********
In Canada, they would seize their vehicles and freeze their bank accounts
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Garrett ***********
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 They still haven't found a tow company 😂
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Todd *********
@Gar****
 bad intentions don't always come with a clue of how to execute!
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Nick ************
They are all over the place here. A few young kids have one too and I dont know of anyone being fined.
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Carlos *********
Cop asked me if he could take it for a spin. I own mine
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Ahmed ********
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@Nick ***********
 I used it a few times already as well and passed by the police and it's was fine. They changed the rules or just trying to get creative on how to grab tourists money
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Kevin ***********
Ahmed Algaml or you went on a walking street FFS 🤔
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Ahmed ********
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@Kevin **********
 I used it in Bangala road before and the police was there. Even if that was the case just tell people that and they would fuck off and not come here again. Again if it was the case why they chained the scooter and took it the police store
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Kevin ***********
@Ahmed *******
 Someone probably complained.
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Kevin ***********
And you know this how?
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Carlos *********
Whats the offence?
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Ahmed ********
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@Kevin **********
 I got pulled over with two guys
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Ahmed ********
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Bangala road entrance
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Kevin ***********
And Bangla is a Walking Street at night no?
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Steve ********
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 they ride motorbikes on walking street all the time at all hours
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Kevin ***********
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 Are they company motorbikes though 😁
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Ahmed ********
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@Kevin **********
 It's not about that. I asked him what's wrong he said you're just not allowed to ride it
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Kevin ***********
@Ahmed *******
 Yeah probably because it's a Walking Street 😁
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@Ahmed *******
 Where?
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James *******
Good news
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Wolfgang *******
I only know beam me up Scotty.. you mean that?
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Оливер *********
Where? And what is a Beamscooter?
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Benjamin ******
What are beam scooters? And where?
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Carlos *********
There is no legislation on them one way or the other
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 Electric

Scooters that aren’t road legal basically. No warning needed when they are illegal 😂
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Martin ********
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 Do shops rent them?
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John *******
No license huh?
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