This is the terrifying moment a Thai driver allegedly threatened a Japanese man with a knife for not using his service.

The Japanese national, who goes by 'Ginn' online, had hailed cabbie Wijit Samtea, 72, to go to a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 5.

However, Wijit allegedly refused to use his metre, and insisted on a fixed price of 150 THB (4.18 USD) for the trip, prompting his passenger to exit the car.

Ginn slammed the door closed behind him, but Wijit reportedly chased after him and tried to kick him before returning to the vehicle - only to reemerge with a knife in his hand.

Footage shows Ginn running away as Wijit charged at him seemingly poised to stab him. When he turned back, he saw the cabbie walking back to the taxi and driving away.

Writing online about the incident, Ginn, who has been living in Thailand for around 10 years, said he 'had a bad feeling' about Wijit as he 'looked like he had taken drugs.'

The attack was reported to the Huai Khwang Police Station, with officers soon detaining the driver.

Police Colonel Prasopchoke Iampinit, superintendent of Huai Khwang Police Station, said: 'The driver admitted to the crime and acknowledged that he was easily angered, although he denied using drugs or alcohol.'

Wijit was charged with assault, threatening other people, possessing a knife in a public place, and overcharging.

The Bangkok North Municipal Court on February 7 sentenced him to one month in prison and a fine of 5,000 baht, which was later commuted to 15 days and 3,000 baht due to Wijit's admission of guilt.

Meanwhile, Ginn said he wanted Wijit to repent for his actions.

He wrote: 'I want the driver to receive a severe punishment rather than just apologising or offering compensation so that he can truly feel remorse.

'A few months earlier, I lost a close Thai friend, and his death was deeply saddening and difficult to accept.

'This incident might have been the death of me, so I want him to genuinely feel remorse from his heart. That's all I ask for.

'I want Thailand to be a safe place for everyone.'