Patong nightclub operator sacked over shooting incident

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

 A banner posted in front of what was formerly “Hollywood” reads, “Temporarily closed. (Location for rent)”. Photo: Preechawut Keesin 

 

PHUKET: The management of the Hollywood nightclub on Bangla Rd, Patong, has had its contract to operate the venue terminated following the shooting in the club in the early hours of last Thursday morning (Oct 12).

 

Preechawut “Prab” Keesin, landlord of the venue and as the head of the Pisona Group of companies one of the most influential people in Patong, confirmed to The Phuket News that the agreement was terminated for a breach of contract, specifically for bringing the venue into disrepute.

 

The incident saw Manus “Ta” Pongsupakit, 34, pull out a handgun and shoot Pongwarit Tiptara, 27, once in the leg and once in the back, with a bullet piercing a lung, at about 2:45am.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-nightclub-operator-sacked-over-shooting-incident-64333.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-10-17

As I recall, that is one of the spots that has metal detectors and bag search etc. 

It doesn't make much sense that the guy should be shut down because someone managed to sneak a gun in, then use it. How is that breech of contract ?

 

Call me cynical, but I'm sure Prab has an angle in this ( all about the baht) and really doesn't care about the venue being brought into disrepute.

in other news:

 

Patong nightclub shooter out on B300k bail...

 

https://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-nightclub-shooter-out-on-b300k-bail-clubs-ordered-to-attend-security-tutorial-64329.php

One of the biggest mobsters in town revokes the contract. What a joke.

But the contract didn't prohibit shooting! Didn't have a single word on the subject!

Prab will have a new 'front' company renew the contract by now. It's all just a company joke. Money wins every time.

^^ i figured it was an excuse to get a higher paying leasee in the door

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If you read the story, the place is being closed for seven days. Not quite the same as having the contract terminated. All rather confusing.