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Foreign Man Wields Metal Bar in Phuket Clash

A foreign man used a metal bar to chase and attack a Thai man during a confrontation in Phuket, before later being pursued by the man carrying a sword and suffering injuries. The incident, reported online on 15 June, attracted widespread attention online and prompted calls for authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the clash.

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The altercation took place in Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, in Phuket’s Mueang district. According to reports and witness accounts, the dispute began when 50-year-old Muay Thai instructor Waikun, who was waiting for his sister, encountered two foreign tourists riding motorcycles in a manner he believed was taking up too much of the road.

Waikun said he warned the riders about road use, which led to a verbal argument. During the confrontation, a large foreign man allegedly punched him several times in the face and left eye, causing injuries.

According to Waikun, he later returned to his home and retrieved a sword for self-defence because he feared further attacks. He stated that he had no intention of attacking the foreign man first.

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The situation escalated when the foreign man returned to the scene on a motorcycle carrying a long metal pipe. During the ensuing confrontation, the tip of the sword carried by Waikun reportedly struck the foreign man’s arm, causing a deep cut.

Video footage shared by the Facebook page Phuket Times Phuket Time showed part of the confrontation and quickly spread across social media. The page claimed the foreign man had also threatened other Thai individuals with the bar before being chased by a sword-wielding Thai man.

The footage generated extensive online debate, with many users calling for authorities to establish the full sequence of events and determine whether any criminal offences had been committed. Some comments criticised what they described as disrespectful behaviour by visitors towards local people and places.

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Waikun was later diagnosed with a fractured eye socket, blurred vision and pain around his left eye and jaw. He filed a police report and provided video evidence recorded by witnesses to investigators.

Police had to intervene to stop the confrontation and took both men to hospital for treatment, while officers seized the weapons involved and continued gathering evidence.

The Daily News reported that authorities have not released details about the foreign man’s identity and it remains unclear whether any counter-complaint has been filed. Police are examining witness statements and video footage as part of their investigation and are expected to determine whether further legal action will follow.

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JohnO958 Rookie Member

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It's always some A/O with no shirt on - GO THE <deleted> HOME A/O!!!!

Front Row Advanced Member

Front Row

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Dad always told me, never bring a piece of rebar to a sword fight.

gravity101 Advanced Member

gravity101

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1 hour ago, Purdey said:

So disappointed that Muay Thai is shown to be useless.

It was weird, I've seen better Muai Thai use from security guards. And this guy is a trainer. Maybe he's also a samurai.

riverhigh Silver Member

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3 hours ago, save the frogs said:

sounds like a British accent to me.

how to get yourself killed in Thailand 101

Right on both points. A nanny-state bred , narcissistic youth travelling abroad with no awareness or any street smarts. Will this be a learning experience for him? I doubt it, too dumb.

save the frogs Star Member

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28 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

He brought a sword because his gun was out of bullets.

Or because a gun is too quick, and a sword inflicts slow, excrutiating pain.

boloaf Senior Member

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"The Daily News reported that authorities have not released details about the foreign man’s identity and it remains unclear whether any counter-complaint has been filed."

Seems like Thai authorities are going the same way as those in the UK in not releasing details of attackers, although at least it does say that they were foreigners.

BerndD Silver Member

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This is what happens when idiots meet idiots.

Scouse123 Ruby Member

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1 hour ago, rocketboy2 said:

Remember what I told you 5 minutes ago, about your sense of humor failure. coffee1

No, it's just your jokes lack humour.

Jim Mac Senior Member

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4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Phuket people maybe.

People don't usually go get a sword from the armoury at home as a defensive measure!

It was a Thai who had the sword.

roo860 Star Member

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2 hours ago, gravity101 said:

Benidorm Essex for sure.

Geography isn't your strong subject 🙄

VBF Ruby Member

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8 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

It's similar story line to..... what animal would survive in a fight, a salt water crocodile or a great white shark.

Not really.

Both of those are intelligent creatures 🙄

BarraMarra Ruby Member

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What would the Thai have done without the Brit holding the bar ? and why go home and come back with a sword ? it didn't look like he was using it in self defence either.

Sir Dude Gold Member

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Both sides at blame here. The foreigner behaved like a dangerous entitled muppet and should be deported after a reality check at the Bangkok Hilton whilst waiting for his processing for being a complete Richard, and the Thai guy should do jail time for being a belligerent idiot with a superiourity complex that had his manchild face threatened after being exposed that being a "Muay Thai instructor" wasn't enough to sort it, then went home to get a sword and wanted to escalate and get revenge... despite his lies. Done and dusted.

Georgealbert Star Member

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UPDATE

Briton Leaves Phuket After Sword Clash

off road pat Gold Member

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6 hours ago, Purdey said:

So disappointed that Muay Thai is shown to be useless.

Maybe he is not that good of an instructor !!

flaming dragon Gold Member

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11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Waikun said he warned the riders about road use

Another Thai who wants to play policeman with the foreign visitors. Does he ever,ever open his yap to his fellow Thais about their poor riding and driving skills? Like the taxi guy in Pattaya who got mounted like a dog by an Arab who also got his ass kicked.

And who is raising these young Brits? Are they single mothers on benefits? The blend of entitlement and arrogance displayed by this demographic shouldn't be on display in foreign countries.

Scouse123 Ruby Member

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1 hour ago, Sir Dude said:

Both sides at blame here. The foreigner behaved like a dangerous entitled muppet and should be deported after a reality check at the Bangkok Hilton whilst waiting for his processing for being a complete Richard, and the Thai guy should do jail time for being a belligerent idiot with a superiourity complex that had his manchild face threatened after being exposed that being a "Muay Thai instructor" wasn't enough to sort it, then went home to get a sword and wanted to escalate and get revenge... despite his lies. Done and dusted.

He's inflicted grievous bodily harm with that sword.

That's way beyond self-defence.

As you say, lost face, so the man-child behaviour set in at 50 years old.

It was a deliberate act; he went home and came back with a bloody sword. He needs jailing.

ujay Apprentice Member

ujay

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In other words, Little Thai Ego was looking for trouble🤫

Jonathanog Newbie

Jonathanog

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How people can be this violent

Old Croc Star Member

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I doubt this has anything to do with the 30/60-day tourist entry. Much more likely caused by the idiotic 5-year visa available to drunken would-be warriors to pretend they are training for Muay Thai.

Another incident in Phuket's "sporting" street involving a foreign idiot. Hooning down that narrow street on a bike deserved a roasting from a local. If it was a French Algerian, the supporters here would be non-existent.

Both returned with deadly weapons for a dust up in a street where hand to hand martial arts are practised. Both deserve lengthy jail time. I doubt the one who left will ever return.

dantho Explorer Member

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12 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

With shorts like that.

Got to be 100% American.

12 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

With shorts like that.

Got to be 100% American.

10 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Phuket people maybe.

People don't usually go get a sword from the armoury at home as a defensive measure!

Unfortunately not, that's definitely a British accent.

Ctkong Silver Member

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Going shirtless is disgraceful for a tourist as a guest in the host country. Deport him , thailand does not need such white trash and is not for sale. Enough is enough .

Ctkong Silver Member

Ctkong

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If you go shirtless in Singapore city other than on the beach, you get a ticket .

Thailand should enforce that rule . I have seen many men going shirtless and women in bikinis in coastal cities a distance away from the beaches.

DonniePeverley Platinum Member

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The locals of Benidorm and Magaluf really should stop protesting about tourism.

Take back these Bendirom Brits.

Bally Jaggers Apprentice Member

Bally Jaggers

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It’s a British accent.

There is something seriously wrong with British culture over the past few years. Why are so many (not all) so violent and racist ?

Why can’t they behave and respect another counties culture ?

It was the Brits that needed the 15 day visa reduction. Just off the scale with poor behaviour.

Have some respect.

Taco Advanced Member

Taco

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I consider a metal pole and a sword a fair fight.

BarraMarra Ruby Member

BarraMarra

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Next time this thai has an Argument will he slip off home grab his sword and sort out the argument, as the last time he did it there was no come back from the Police, and he will believe its acceptable to do it.

Sir Dude Gold Member

Sir Dude

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However, as an aside, all this stuff will go away after the visa on arrival is lowered to 30 days and not 60... even lower for some other nationalities. Way-to-go on the critical thinking solution ideas.

sambum Ruby Member

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"During the ensuing confrontation, the tip of the sword carried by Waikun reportedly struck the foreign man’s arm, causing a deep cut."

So it was the sword's fault - not the Thai's?

geisha Platinum Member

geisha

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Arrest , fine, deport , do that with all the idiots coming to Thailand and I

think I can assure everyone that these rubbish tourists will stop coming.

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