LOL...looks like the Thais took on more than they could handle, even with the sneak attack from behind........fail....LOL. The 2 fat nonces got a good view, don't have a go at them for remaining seated, they were more likely to go into cardiac arrest than be of any assistance.

3 minutes ago, ttrd said:

It was not ment as an assertion from my side rather a healthy input, neither does it justify the sellers reaction of throwing the first punch if this was the case - just a reminder on that we are all a part of this Circus where no one has the right to raise himself over others without to be prepared to take the consequences and the forum arena is no exception....

Yeah.

More like cobra copper

27 minutes ago, speckio said:

I can't what really happened in the video.

 

Is it possible the American threw the first punch and the other people jumped in to stop him?

 

It's not clear from the video how the fight got started, but you can see the first soldier running away between the bikes, then the second soldier sucker punched another thai and ran away in the other dierction.

3 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

and half a dozen other farang just sit on their bar stools and watch.

Maybe they remember drinking in a bar on Soi Diana last year when a dismissive Norwegian was stabbed by an ornery fake watch tout?

3 hours ago, Darcula said:

 

All part of the jungle survival training course. Drinking snake blood, eating scorpions, etc.

 

Sometimes these fake vendors just just what they deserve

17 minutes ago, sawadee1947 said:

Nobody told him to visit this shit hole. 

You get what you deserve if you go there 

If he's an American soldier, on active duty, then chances are he's part of Cobra Gold, and didn't come as a tourist. Regardless, that doesn't excuse the actions of the Thai, which happens on a fairly regular basis. 

 

3 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

So, 3-5 Thai jump an American, because he wouldn't buy one of their fake watches, and half a dozen other farang just sit on their bar stools and watch.  Pathetic all the way around.

 

any one clever enough to get themselves into a barny ought to be clever enough to get themselves out.  What tourist in their right mind would get involved in any one elses trouble.

1 minute ago, manchega said:

any one clever enough to get themselves into a barny ought to be clever enough to get themselves out.  What tourist in their right mind would get involved in any one elses trouble.

Many would. And a lot more would not just sit and look stupid. Maybe leave not gawk. 

Some people have an automatic response to help. Most also don’t live in Pattaya. 

At least one Thai got a broken nose. LOL.

My wife listened to the version on the TV news, which has more video angles. She says the Thai watch vendor threw the first punch when the Americans refused to look at his wares. The Americans then tried to calm the situation by helping him to pick up the watches he had dropped, whereupon he tried to accuse them of stealing the watches.

how to deal with street vendors 101: they dont exist, ignore them,

dont look at them, do not talk to them, dont stop,

at most shake your head while still not look at them

 

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by poanoi

7 minutes ago, alex8912 said:

Many would. And a lot more would not just sit and look stupid. Maybe leave not gawk. 

Some people have an automatic response to help. Most also don’t live in Pattaya. 

Total nonsense.

Not many at all would get involved in a fight in a foreign country with a person and reason they have no idea.

Maybe stupid people who have no clue of the consequences.

And yes, most would sit and watch.  

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by bkk6060

4 hours ago, toenail said:

The so called "American soldier" with the balding head looks too old to be a soldier. Fake information from him.

 

 

You must be seeing something different to the rest of us

10 minutes ago, Stoker58 said:

My wife listened to the version on the TV news, which has more video angles. She says the Thai watch vendor threw the first punch when the Americans refused to look at his wares. The Americans then tried to calm the situation by helping him to pick up the watches he had dropped, whereupon he tried to accuse them of stealing the watches.

I dont say Your story is false or wrong - it just doesnt make any sence without a sort of physical or verbally filler that trigged the situation which seems to be missing despite New camera angels - i.e its seldom quite how its seems to be and unfortunately more often how we want it to be........

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by ttrd

Wot, that was a fight. Handbags at dawn!!

3 hours ago, toenail said:

The so called "American soldier" with the balding head looks too old to be a soldier. Fake information from him.

 

 

Doesn't look anywhere near 63 to me!

 

US Army Retirement Age

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3 hours ago, car720 said:

Really?  In a place where every back pocket has a gun in it?

I would sit still too.  Over paid.  Over sexed and over here.

At least they shower regularly.

4 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

So, 3-5 Thai jump an American, because he wouldn't buy one of their fake watches, and half a dozen other farang just sit on their bar stools and watch.  Pathetic all the way around.

 

Yes but....  How about American soldier gets into brawl outside of a hookers bar  when arguing with a street hawker while bargirls and patrons look on enjoying the spectacle.

 

It's all in the way you tell it.  In Pattaya this is a daily event and that, in part, is why the other farangs just carry on drinking their beer and enjoy the girls company.  Let's face it, Pattaya isn't a place for boy scouts 

17 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Total nonsense.

Not many at all would get involved in a fight in a foreign country with a person and reason they have no idea.

Maybe stupid people who have no clue of the consequences.

And yes, most would sit and watch.  

True, just look at Mr. Polino.

4 hours ago, TVGerry said:

What else is to be expected from the crap hole that is Pattaya? And of these law abiding knock off vendors?

Im looking fwd to reading comments like: "i live in pattaya for the last 345 (sic) years and i have NEVER seen or heard of a fight, or low-lives, or hookers, or white trash, or yellow trash, or black trash. Pattaya bashers are the real scum. This is first class searesort for decent people"... 555 

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by Donotdisturb
Typo

Multiple off topic, troll and flames have been removed,  also a couple of one line posts denigrating Pattaya,  those guys can look forward to a posting holiday

21 minutes ago, HLover said:

True, just look at Mr. Polino.

It was actually preffered if Polanco as well just sat and watched as if "everyone" are doing so and minding their own business, "nothing" will happen....

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by ttrd

30 minutes ago, alex8912 said:

Many would. And a lot more would not just sit and look stupid. Maybe leave not gawk. 

Some people have an automatic response to help. Most also don’t live in Pattaya. 

only the truly ignorant though

 

fools rush in and all that

 

always worth watching these things when they happen in front of you, particularly if you are not involved.

 

mainly the people are pretty incompetent with all that adrenalin dumping into the system.

 

Heres the scenario you are thinking of below

 

 oh yes I see some big probably drunken types fighting in an area renowned for its brothels and bars.  tell you what teddy old chap shall we go help that balding fat chap out? yes Walther, quite lets go show them that is not cricket hey? 

 

you get the idea yeah

I trust the fake watch sellers were apprehended and charged.

I bought a fake Brietling about 20 years ago, gave it to my son who wears it daily, no problems just the battery change now and again.

5 minutes ago, Humpy said:

I trust the fake watch sellers were apprehended and charged.

I bought a fake Brietling about 20 years ago, gave it to my son who wears it daily, no problems just the battery change now and again.

.... and still if you dont change the battery it will always show the correct time at least 2 times every 24 hours so overall the fake watches are just amazing value for money....

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by ttrd

4 hours ago, toenail said:

The so called "American soldier" with the balding head looks too old to be a soldier. Fake information from him.

 

 

The bald twit is the Thai.

4 hours ago, car720 said:

Really?  In a place where every back pocket has a gun in it?

I would sit still too.  Over paid.  Over sexed and over here.

Ah yes, blame the Americans for your inadequacies

4 hours ago, transam said:

As I am someone who's hair started falling out at the age of 18 I find your "thought" incredibly daft..

Let it shine Trans, let it shine.........................

4 hours ago, sahibji said:

as long there is no suitable enforcement these cowardly acts will go on. wild dogs can only hunt in packs.

Looks like the pack got a slap in this instance......................