Malaysian trio fined for filming car stunts in Hat Yai

 Police said the Malaysians, in blue, red and white cars, were in a convoy led by a Thai national and were believed to be recording a video for social media content.

A screen grab from a video clip circulating on social media shows three Malaysian-registered cars whose drivers were fined in Hat Yai.

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Three Malaysian tourists were fined a total of 12,000 baht (about RM1,447) for obstructing traffic while driving in convoy and filming a video for social media in Hat Yai after midnight last night.

Hat Yai police said the three men, aged between 26 and 30, and a Thai national were summoned to the police station after public complaints about their actions at about 12.30am.

A black car belonging to the Thai national led a convoy of three Malaysian-registered cars, coloured blue, red and white. “The driver of the black car at the front was believed to be recording a video for social media content, while the group of vehicles made several U-turns, revved their engines loudly and obstructed traffic,” police lieutenant Prut Pattanapran told reporters.

Prut said their actions had angered local residents as footage of the incident went viral on social media.

He said all four drivers pleaded guilty and paid fines of 4,000 baht each before being released on Sunday.

Prut said foreign tourists should understand, respect and comply with Thai laws throughout their stay in the country to avoid breaking the law. - FMT