webfact Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Pattaya: Motorcycle taxi man gives his excuses after Walking Street attack - he's detained, Chilean gets apology basket Picture: Thai Rath The man responsible for a brutal attack on a young Chilean man in Walking Street yesterday has given a bunch of excuses. Meanwhile his victim got a bunch of flowers and some fruit to say sorry from the police on behalf of Thailand. The story reached Thai national news with the violence from CCTV being shown to the nation after the attack at 2 am. Bloodied Salvatore C., 24, needed hospital treatment after being slapped and kicked in the face. Police arrested Amorn or "Jiap" Bunmee at his house in the afternoon and also took in Ritthisak, 45, who was also at the beating, for questioning. Jiap said that the foreigner was drunk and had begged him for a ride. But there was a breakdown in communication and he told him to go elsewhere. However, the tourist kept on imploring him for a ride and this caused Jiap to lose his temper. He admitted that he is the kind of person that is "prone to annoyance" and "easily angered". So he attacked him. Picture: Thai Rath He admitted what he had done and apologized for his inappropriate behavior. Ritthisak said he wasn't there for the whole incident but saw the attack bit and tried to calm the situation. He took the victim to the police station after. Jiap was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and detained in custody. The charge may be upgraded if the medical report indicates that the injuries suffered by the Chilean are more serious. Chonburi provincial deputy Pol Col Korawat Hanpradit said this was a serious incident that had damaged both the image of Pattaya and Thailand as a whole. He promised swift action and said that the victim would be getting a basket by way of apology. Such baskets usually contain flowers and fruit. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-02-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, webfact said: has given a bunch of excuses. volume over quality ? 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, webfact said: He promised swift action and said that the victim would be getting a basket by way of apology. Oh, it's alright then. 4 2 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 Pattaya - the hub of baskets. 'the victim would be getting a basket by way of apology.' This way the police can continue not working & just present fruit to crime victims. 9 1 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xtof2 Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 What a farce. And yes, keep your sunglasses on! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 "Chonburi provincial deputy Pol Col Korawat Hanpradit said this was a serious incident that had damaged both the image of Pattaya and Thailand as a whole. He promised swift action and said that the victim would be getting a basket by way of apology. " So a "serious incident" is resolved and concluded with a basket of fruit ? Well done that will send a nice clear message to others about what happens after a "serious incident" has occured in brutally beating someone. Pathetic response, that will undoubtedly discourage similar behaviour and make people feel safer whilst on holiday.....NOT 30 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post actonion Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 A couple of Bananas saves the day for Pattaya losing face 3 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 Well that seems fair. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, webfact said: Jiap said that the foreigner was drunk and had begged him for a ride. But there was a breakdown in communication and he told him to go elsewhere. However, the tourist kept on imploring him for a ride and this caused Jiap to lose his temper. I thought that it was a motorbike taxi job, giving people rides, I hope it's not a 500 THB fine and a basket of flowers and fruit, and who paid the lads hospital bill . regards Worgeordie 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kaopad999 Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 the Chilean lad really needs to start lifting some weights and learn some self defense. Bullies will always pick on much smaller people. 3 7 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post darksidedog Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 I have to say I am pleased the guy has been locked up. I was half expecting some sad fine, accompanied by a wai and all over until next time. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WineOh Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, webfact said: He admitted that he is the kind of person that is "prone to annoyance" and "easily angered". sounds like a swell guy. impound his bike and send him to the rice fields at once! 5 years hard labor. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 "They" say don't look a gift horse in the mouth but in Pattaya I would say if you get a gift basket you've had a very bad day. 3 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThreeEyedRaven Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 26 minutes ago, webfact said: But there was a breakdown in communication Breakdown in mental function more like. I suspect said breakdown commenced when he offered a less than favourable rate, causing astonishment and a question regarding sanity from the Chilean. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, darksidedog said: I have to say I am pleased the guy has been locked up. I was half expecting some sad fine, accompanied by a wai and all over until next time. I reckon you are probably being optimistic about the level of his ultimate punishment. We'll probably be seeing him on our mean streets real soon. After all, he explained. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 minute ago, ThreeEyedRaven said: Breakdown in mental function more like. I suspect said breakdown commenced when he offered a less than favourable rate, causing astonishment and a question regarding sanity from the Chilean. More fantasy reasons to lamely try to justify the horrible violence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said: the Chilean lad really needs to start lifting some weights and learn some self defense. Bullies will always pick on much smaller people. Had he fought back and got the better, I have no doubt some more WIN guys would have got involved to 'even things up'..... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I forecast a photoshoot handshake and wai as well as the basket of goodies in the original reporting of the incident...how wrong I was...WOW he got a whole basket of fruit lucky lad Give it a couple of days and the taxi guy will be out roaming free once more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Maybe make losing/suspending your taxi licence a penalty for beating the <deleted> out of one of your customers? I know it's not a very Thai thing to see consequences to actions which then act as a deterrent to others, but there's always room for change. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapson Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 No mention of ,,,all hospital bills will be settled for him and the cost of his hotel for his remaining stay. Better help and publicity than a bunch of bananas .! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 51 minutes ago, webfact said: Jiap said that the foreigner was drunk and had begged him for a ride. But there was a breakdown in communication and he told him to go elsewhere. So it was the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 52 minutes ago, webfact said: He admitted that he is the kind of person that is "prone to annoyance" and "easily angered". Seems like is the only per-requisite to be hired as a mbike or taxi driver in LOS...jai yen yen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 51 minutes ago, webfact said: Chonburi provincial deputy Pol Col Korawat Hanpradit said this was a serious incident that had damaged both the image of Pattaya and Thailand as a whole. I wish they would just stop making such a statement. Firstly, it's pretty darn obvious. Secondly, it gives everyone the impression that it's all the government cares about, the "image" of Patts and Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 53 minutes ago, webfact said: He promised swift action and said that the victim would be getting a basket by way of apology. There must be a shipping container full of these baskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, sapson said: No mention of ,,,all hospital bills will be settled for him and the cost of his hotel for his remaining stay. Better help and publicity than a bunch of bananas .! But they are THAI bananas..very special! Very delicious! Will help with recovery....vitamins! ???? 20 bt please(or tacked onto hospital bill) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 42 minutes ago, CharlieH said: So a "serious incident" is resolved and concluded with a basket of fruit ? Well done that will send a nice clear message to others about what happens after a "serious incident" has occured in brutally beating someone. Pathetic response, that will undoubtedly discourage similar behaviour and make people feel safer whilst on holiday.....NOT This whole affair seems to be a bit of a basket case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Just now, spiekerjozef said: There must be a shipping container full of these baskets. Much like the Buddha baskets that get recycled.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaopad999 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Had he fought back and got the better, I have no doubt some more WIN guys would have got involved to 'even things up'..... I know what you're saying, but, if you're jacked and look like you can handle yourself, then bullies are a lot less likely to bother you. The kid looks skinny as heck , and very feeble. Sadly, a prime target for bullies... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 44 minutes ago, actonion said: A couple of Bananas saves the day for Pattaya losing face Not sure even this could save the day for Pattaya ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LomSak27 Posted February 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, webfact said: Meanwhile his victim got a bunch of flowers and some fruit to say sorry from the police on behalf of Thailand. Did he get some essence of chicken soup too?! Woohoo! I'm feeling the love. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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