Police

Police Arrest Electric Unicycle Rider on Doi Suthep

Police in Chiang Mai arrested a man for riding an electric unicycle down Doi Suthep while filming social‑media content, after villagers complained about safety. The rider, identified only as Chai from San Sai district, was apprehended with his self‑balancing unicycle, which is banned on public roads under Thai traffic law. Authorities warned that such vehicles pose serious accident risks, especially on steep or curved routes, and urged the public to report dangerous riding via the 191 hotline.

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Police reported that a clip showed a group of electric unicycle riders traveling down Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, drawing criticism over safety. Officers traced the rider in the video to a man named Chai from San Sai district, confiscated his electric unicycle, and handed him over to investigators for prosecution. Police emphasized that electric unicycles and electric scooters cannot be legally ridden on public roads, warning of serious accident risks on steep or winding roads, and invited the public to report dangerous behavior or nuisance content to the 191 hotline or 053‑211750 at any time.

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