Hatyai police arrest Malaysian trying to break tyre lock

HATYAI: Thai police arrested a Malaysian here after he tried to force open a tyre lock installed by local authorities.

A police spokesman said the incident at 10am involved Ong Beng Aik, 25, who parked his vehicle in a prohibited area.

"Ong's arrest followed a report lodged by local residents that he tried to force open a tyre lock," he told reporters.

Ong did not know that his action was illegal and punishable with three months jail and a fine of 5000Baht (RM1= 8.3Baht).

Ong, from Penang was fined 5000 Baht and released after paying the fine. – Bernama