PHUKET, THAILAND – A white BMW performed dangerous drift manoeuvres on a busy convenience store car park near Surin Beach. Police fined the suspected Russian driver for reckless driving.
Cops tracked down the man and summoned him to a meeting with the investigating officer. He was charged with reckless driving, police said.
Driver summoned after drift video
Investigators located the man and invited him to a meeting with the duty investigator. According to police, he was charged with reckless driving.
Cherng Talay Police later confirmed a fine had been imposed. The amount was not disclosed.
BMW spun on busy car park
The incident happened late on August 7 on the parking lot of a convenience store in Choeng Thale subdistrict near Surin Beach. The BMW reportedly spun around while its engine roared loudly.
The car park was in a busy area of Phuket. The manoeuvres sparked public concern.
Witnesses posted photos and videos online
Bystanders captured the action with photos and video clips. The footage showed the white BMW sedan drifting on the car park.
The material spread quickly on social media.
Police confirm fine
Cherng Talay Police told Phuket Express that investigators had identified the driver and summoned him. Authorities confirmed the reckless driving charge and the subsequent fine.
The driver’s name and the fine amount were not released.