Greek driver gets pickup stuck on Jomtien Beach as tide rises

A Greek man attempted to test his pickup truck's capabilities by driving it onto Jomtien Beach in Pattaya to see if it could pull a jet ski out of the sea. Unfortunately, the vehicle became stuck in the sand as the tide rose, leaving the driver stranded. Pattaya City special affairs officers arrived at the scene at 3:36am and found the silver pickup truck parked on Jomtien Beach in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district.

The 58-year-old driver, Georgios Malamas, was attempting to drive his recently purchased second-hand pickup truck back onto dry land. As the seawater rose, it nearly covered the rear wheels of the vehicle, making it impossible for the two-wheel-drive system to provide enough traction to free the truck. The large crowd of tourists who had gathered to watch the situation observed Georgios repeatedly accelerating in an effort to free the vehicle, but his efforts were unsuccessful.

Pattaya City officers tried to assist but were also unable to move the vehicle. After more than 30 minutes of trying, a private towing company was called to recover the pickup truck. Urai, a 46-year-old woman who claimed to be Georgios' friend, stated that he had recently bought the truck and wanted to test its capabilities by attempting to tow a jet ski out of the sea.

The driver could potentially face a fine for taking his vehicle onto the beach, and he will have to explain the circumstances to officials who will decide whether to take further action.