A man was arrested in Bangkok after riding a jet ski down a flooded street, sparking outrage among residents dealing with severe storm damage.
Footage of the stunt shows the rider speeding through deep floodwaters, generating a heavy wake that splashed directly into flooded homes and onto pedestrian walkways before he posted the video online.
Local authorities tracked down and detained the rider, who claimed he was attempting to lift community spirits during a natural disaster.
A court subsequently sentenced him to 15 days in prison, imposed a fine for causing a public nuisance, and authorised police to confiscate the watercraft.
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