BANGKOK, Thailand – A young photographer from a major news outlet says he was left shaken after being harassed by an aggressive volunteer rescue driver on Phra Pinklao Bridge during rush hour.
According to the photographer, known as “M,” the incident occurred on September 15, at around 8 a.m. while he was driving from Thonburi to his office. As he queued with other vehicles to enter the bridge from Arun Amarin intersection, a modified pickup truck marked “Fire and Rescue” tried to force its way into his lane. When he did not yield, the driver honked aggressively and continued to tail him.
The situation escalated when the volunteer driver overtook him on the left and waited to confront him near Phra Athit Road, opening his door and shouting challenges. The driver even attempted to follow the photographer to his office, but security personnel prevented entry. M reported feeling frightened and threatened, especially as the assailant appeared to know his workplace.
M has filed a police report with Chana Songkhram Police Station, but four to five days later, there has been no progress. Preliminary checks indicate the volunteer has a history of confrontations with taxi drivers and locals, and previous complaints were reportedly ignored by the rescue unit.
The photographer urged authorities to investigate the incident and hold the driver accountable, highlighting concerns about road safety and the behavior of individuals operating under the banner of emergency services.
