{
  "id": 20178412,
  "title": "Three Malaysians fined 12,000 baht over traffic obstruction in Hat Yai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/three-malaysians-fined-12-000-baht-over-traffic-obstruction-in-hat-yai",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T12:52:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1578483/three-malaysians-fined-12000-baht-over-traffic-obstruction-hat-yai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three Malaysian tourists were penalized a combined total of 12,000 baht (approximately RM1,447) by Thai authorities after being observed obstructing traffic and making unauthorized modifications to their vehicles on Phetkasem Road in Hat Yai this morning. The deputy traffic inspector at Hat Yai Police Station, Police Lieutenant Prut Pattanapran, stated that the trio of men, ranging in age from 26 to 30, were summoned to the police station alongside a Thai national following complaints from the public.\n\nThe incident took place at 12:30 AM and involved three Malaysian-registered cars, painted blue, red, and white, along with a black car owned by the Thai national, all moving in a convoy along the road. The driver of the black vehicle at the front was reportedly recording a video for his social media channels, while the group of vehicles engaged in multiple U-turns, produced loud engine revs, and blocked traffic, causing considerable annoyance among local residents.\n\nAccording to Prut, the group of tourists had been filming social media content while performing these stunts and may not have been aware of Thailand's traffic regulations. All four individuals admitted guilt and paid fines of 4,000 baht (about RM482) each before their release today. Prut cautioned foreign tourists to familiarize themselves, respect, and adhere to Thai laws during their stay in order to avoid legal repercussions.",
  "summary": "SONGKHLA: Three Malaysian tourists were fined a total of 12,000 baht (about RM1,447) by Thai police after they were caught obstructing traffic and making illegal vehicle modifications along Phetkasem Road in Hat Yai early today.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}