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Bangkok Taxi Driver Allegedly Attacks Passenger with Knife During Argument

On January 11, a heated argument between a taxi driver and a passenger turned violent in Bangkok’s Silom district, leaving the passenger with a severe facial injury. The altercation escalated when the driver reportedly used a knife to slash the passenger’s face, resulting in a wound over 10 centimeters long, requiring 32 stitches.

The incident, first reported on the “Social Hunter 2022” Facebook page, captured public attention with accompanying images and details. Witnesses, including other passengers and nearby delivery riders, intervened to restrain the taxi driver until police arrived to take all parties involved to the station for questioning.

The attack has sparked significant concern among netizens, many of whom are calling for stricter measures to ensure passenger safety. Social media reactions have highlighted the potential risk to passengers, with some urging authorities to impose harsher penalties, including revoking the driver’s license. One commenter noted, “This kind of behavior endangers public safety and tarnishes the country’s image.”

Authorities are currently investigating the incident, while calls for reforms in taxi driver screening and safety protocols continue to grow.

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