soistalker Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) I'm on a visa run now. Inside the Thai immigration hall in a neighboring country this morning, a worker from a visa run company assaulted me. He was trying to pull people not on his company's visa run out of line. He grabbed at me, and I pulled away. Then he yelled at me and grabbed me harder. I said he had no right to touch me, and he didn't work for immigration. He came up behind me while I was in line, not looking, and pulled me back very hard by my backpack, causing me neck, back pain, and a headache later. I just took it, and did nothing. Hours later, I am sore, and I feel bad about being assaulted in a government building. But there is really nothing I could do, or can do, about it. I feel Thais can hurt farang with impunity. Edited September 18, 2017 by soistalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 "I just took it, and did nothing.",was he bigger than you, are you a pacifist,that's the only two excuses not to knock him on his arse. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, worgeordie said: "I just took it, and did nothing.",was he bigger than you, are you a pacifist,that's the only two excuses not to knock him on his arse. regards worgeordie Just a bad advise....... I think you did god actually, except that you should have screamed or something, to make the situation known amongst everybody in the room. If falang use violence, you are completely screwed in this country. And the minute you use violence, you make the thai guy innocent, and you will just be deported probably... So keep your cool as much as possible... Glegolo Edited September 18, 2017 by glegolo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 24 minutes ago, soistalker said: Thais can hurt farang with impunity This is really nothing to do with where people come from , nothing to do with "Thais" or "Ferangs . This is about one person pushing another person , nothing to do with anyones Nationality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 " screamed", is this a man or woman we are talking about. regards Worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVUP Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 So what do you call violence, obvious not what the Guide did first So he should have the right to defend himself as he mentioned he warned him to stop (or tried to ) but he came back again giving him total right to defend himself Police or no police there were no doubt plenty of witnesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 37 minutes ago, soistalker said: I'm on a visa run now. Inside the Thai immigration hall in a neighboring country this morning, a worker from a visa run company assaulted me That is not immigration. That is either a Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate. They are both owned and operated by the MFA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, not immigration. Just saying. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, worgeordie said: " screamed", is this a man or woman we are talking about. regards Worgeordie Dont know, but it is definitely NOT the wild west in the USA... Your advise of using violence seems to me to be extremely stupid.. Much smarter to make the room aware of the problem going on..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, BEVUP said: So what do you call violence, obvious not what the Guide did first So he should have the right to defend himself as he mentioned he warned him to stop (or tried to ) but he came back again giving him total right to defend himself Police or no police there were no doubt plenty of witnesses The western concept of right and wrong means very little when the guy's in government office in a 3rd country (not home, not Thailand), requesting permission to enter Thailand. It could go real bad for him, real quickly- no matter who's at fault, or how many witnesses there are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soistalker Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 minute ago, khwaibah said: That is not immigration. That is either a Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate. They are both owned and operated by the MFA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, not immigration. Just saying. . Leaving Thailand, you go through immigration. This was immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soistalker Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) In a another country, this guy would have been punched in the face. I'm a man, and not a timid man. But Thailand is Thailand. I just feel like such a walking potential victim everywhere that is not allow to defend himself. Thais will always back up other Thais. In civilized countries, this isn't a problem. The person instigating the violence in wrong. Thailand is different. Edited September 18, 2017 by soistalker Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Unusual behaviour on a border run. Were you in the wrong queue or pushed in? Otherwise it makes no sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, soistalker said: Leaving Thailand, you go through immigration. This was immigration. That is not what you said in your op. "I'm on a visa run now. Inside the Thai immigration hall in a neighboring country this morning, a worker from a visa run company assaulted me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soistalker Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 What could I have done? -Fight back? -Complain to immigration straight away? -Complain to his company when I get home? -TRY to file a police report when I get back? Each choice is more absurd than the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soistalker Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Unusual behaviour on a border run. Were you in the wrong queue or pushed in? Otherwise it makes no sense No. I was in the right queue. He was kicking people out of the queue not with his visa run service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 No. I was in the right queue. He was kicking people out of the queue not with his visa run service.At the very least you should have got your driver from your visa run company involved, and they can fight it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLang Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Why were you on a Visa Run? What are you doing here? Get yourself an Extension of Stay for a valid reason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado1 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, soistalker said: What could I have done? -Fight back? -Complain to immigration straight away? -Complain to his company when I get home? -TRY to file a police report when I get back? Each choice is more absurd than the last. 1) you don't react , don't do nothing and don't complain at all nowhere , certainly not here on tv OR 2) if you feel strong enough , YES , you punch one time and let him sleep as a baby for half hour... Edited September 18, 2017 by silverado1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, soistalker said: Leaving Thailand, you go through immigration. This was immigration. Honestly ,I dont know why you posted your story,for sympathy ?, ok it happened, you did nothing ,so that was it,why the need to report it here,if you know which visa run co. take it up with them,there is a slight to no chance the would do something about it,in the West especially the US you could have sued,but here.......... Hope you feel better soon. regards Worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, soistalker said: Inside the Thai immigration hall in a neighboring country this morning, This is what is confusing people Thai Immigration hall in a neighbouring country?. You perhaps mean immigration at the border on the Thai side? What border x ing was this? Edited September 18, 2017 by jeab1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Why were you on a Visa Run? What are you doing here? Get yourself an Extension of Stay for a valid reason. Doing a visa run is valid, 1000s do it every day. METV for example 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 you could have crapped on his feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 well, i think the OP did the right thing, no reason to react. did you get your visa ? are you injured , not. so everything is fine. there are a few crazy people around, i noticed... you escaped unhurt, good on you, cheer up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVUP Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 & i also wonder what the other people did that were confronted - could of joined forces & if Immi heard a racket they might of stepped in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, sanemax said: This is really nothing to do with where people come from , nothing to do with "Thais" or "Ferangs . This is about one person pushing another person , nothing to do with anyones Nationality Of course it is Thais are angry, rude and ignorant generally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul18620 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 47 minutes ago, DLang said: Why were you on a Visa Run? What are you doing here? Get yourself an Extension of Stay for a valid reason. DLang why are you married to a Thai ? I feel sorry for her with your piss poor attitude ? Get back to your home country ,you don't need a valid reason for that .Just buy a plane ticket if you can afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, LannaGuy said: Of course it is Thais are angry, rude and ignorant generally That is not my experience, are you sure ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidJames Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I think the OP did the correct thing. If he'd have reacted there's a good chance that any adverse reaction would have done him no favours in getting his visa renewed. A lot of lads would go down the pub later that night & complain to his mates about the wan**r he had to deal with & someone would buy him a pint & for a lot of ex-pats then this is the local boozer. Visa obtained so job done & the little bully is probably getting bashed up at home by his missus who's shagging half the soi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soistalker Posted September 18, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2017 55 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Honestly ,I dont know why you posted your story,for sympathy ?, ok it happened, you did nothing ,so that was it,why the need to report it here,if you know which visa run co. take it up with them,there is a slight to no chance the would do something about it,in the West especially the US you could have sued,but here.......... Hope you feel better soon. regards Worgeordie I reported it here to you guys for the exact reason that I read Thai Visa forum and their news stories: So that I know what is going on in Thailand, how it effects me, and what others experience. This is just what happened to me. It could have happened to any of you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Rather than going back through this topic to clean up the personal attacks and Thai bashing posts. It also does not appear this topic will not go anywhere but downhill so it is now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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