Popular Post webfact Posted April 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2022 By Goong Nang(GN) Patong, Phuket – A staffer at a ’restaurant’ on Bangla Road (Soi Bangla) in Patong has surrendered himself April 22nd after he allegedly used a gun to threaten a foreign tourist. The Patong Police was notified of the incident at 5:00 P.M. yesterday. The Patong Police, TPN reporters, and the Phuket Tourist Police arrived at the scene. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Staffers at the resturant told police the suspect was named Bank and was arguing with a foreign tourist, although the nature of the debate was not at first clear. According to witnesses, Bank used what appeared to be a firearm to threaten the tourist before running away from the scene, leading the tourist to call the Patong police. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/04/23/restaurant-staffer-arrested-after-allegedly-using-a-gun-to-threaten-a-foreign-tourist-on-bangla-road-in-patong/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-04-25 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted April 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2022 55 minutes ago, webfact said: According to witnesses, Bank used what appeared to be a firearm to threaten the tourist before running away from the scene, leading the tourist to call the Patong police. So 'macho man' pulled the gun out, the tourist told him to go <deleted> himself and he ran away. Non event. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted April 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2022 I knew business was bad, but didn't imagine its that bad to use a gun on a customer to come in to dine presumably... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Slogan change coming to reflect the current environment... LOS Land of Smiles replaced with Land of Smith and Wesson? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RandiRona Posted April 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2022 "Bank told Patong police, “I was standing in front of the restaurant where I worked. I tried to persuade and invite the foreign tourist into ‘the restaurant’. The tourist refused to enter the venue and said rude statements, which led to an argument. I was offended by the tourist’s rude and demeaning insults and took out a prop/stunt gun. I didn’t want to hurt the tourist, only scare him and make him feel bad for insulting someone just trying to do their job.” I was also trying to see if he was carrying a mandatory amount of $1000 per tourist. I was trying to immigration to ensure that he was enough cash for trip. Judge: No guilty ...constitution provide for it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted April 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2022 Good to see the tourist areas coming back to life....ladyboys robbing tourists in Pattaya...guns in Patong... 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: Bank used what appeared to be a firearm to threaten the tourist before running away from the scene, leading the tourist to call the Patong police. Safe trusted Thailand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE88 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 The tourist had dared to affirm that the bill is too high but to the armed grievances he had capitulated and paid the bill. The police found nothing abnormal, end of story. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 58 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said: Good to see the tourist areas coming back to life....ladyboys robbing tourists in Pattaya...guns in Patong... And a foreigner found dead in his hotel room. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 hours ago, inThailand said: Slogan change coming to reflect the current environment... LOS Land of Smiles replaced with Land of Smith and Wesson? LOSS - Land of Sig Sauer (that's what the police carry where I live anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Producing a fake gun - verbal warning. Effecting tourism - 5 years prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 4 hours ago, inThailand said: Slogan change coming to reflect the current environment... LOS Land of Smiles replaced with Land of Smith and Wesson? It was a prop gun that fired Blanks maybe like him, but they can still kill at close range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubulat Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 hours ago, RandiRona said: "Bank told Patong police, “I was standing in front of the restaurant where I worked. I tried to persuade and invite the foreign tourist into ‘the restaurant’. The tourist refused to enter the venue and said rude statements, which led to an argument. I was offended by the tourist’s rude and demeaning insults and took out a prop/stunt gun. I didn’t want to hurt the tourist, only scare him and make him feel bad for insulting someone just trying to do their job.” I was also trying to see if he was carrying a mandatory amount of $1000 per tourist. I was trying to immigration to ensure that he was enough cash for trip. Judge: No guilty ...constitution provide for it. You are on a roll today.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 hours ago, BE88 said: The tourist had dared to affirm that the bill is too high but to the armed grievances he had capitulated and paid the bill. The police found nothing abnormal, end of story. Try reading the report before posting. There was no bill, and the foreigner wasn't a customer. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Restaurant staffer arrested after allegedly using a gun to threaten a foreign tourist. Foreign tourist says wallet was taken by two transgender individuals in Pattaya, second incident in two days. Tourist arrivals .... still just a fraction of pre-COVID levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 The Welcome To Thailand pr man said he was insulted for just doing his job. Not good, but if someone wants to enter a 'restaurant' he doesn't need someone outside trying to invite him in. I wonder how often that works and someone walking past decides to change what plan they had and come inside for a meal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandiRona Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 40 minutes ago, Tubulat said: You are on a roll today.... Strong Morning coffee!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE88 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Try reading the report before posting. There was no bill, and the foreigner wasn't a customer. And you believe the police report? LoL 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, BE88 said: 12 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Try reading the report before posting. There was no bill, and the foreigner wasn't a customer. And you believe the police report? LoL You're digging yourself into a hole. The gunman said what happened and admitted what he did. Your perception skills appear to be very low. Try reading the link again, slowly, and you might understand it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE88 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Bangkok Barry said: You're digging yourself into a hole. The gunman said what happened and admitted what he did. Your perception skills appear to be very low. Try reading the link again, slowly, and you might understand it. It's funny how you make me laugh this morning, thank you???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Tongue Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, brianthainess said: It was a prop gun that fired Blanks maybe like him, but they can still kill at close range. Prop guns can't kill as they have plugged barrels. You are thinking about real guns that can fire blank ammo. Some (not all) blank ammo will launch a plug of paper wadding. If pressed against the temple or eye, there is enough muzzle energy to pierce the skull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Why only this tourist...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poskat Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I was offended by the tourist’s rude and demeaning insults and took out a prop/stunt gun. I didn’t want to hurt the tourist, only scare him and make him feel bad for insulting someone just trying to do their job.” clearly a normal reaction welcome to "Amazing Thailand" and its world-famous hospitality 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Try reading the report before posting. There was no bill, and the foreigner wasn't a customer. Just more fake stories / fake reporting. Several in this thread. Edited April 25, 2022 by scorecard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 hours ago, BE88 said: The tourist had dared to affirm that the bill is too high but to the armed grievances he had capitulated and paid the bill. The police found nothing abnormal, end of story. Bo_llocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) 45 minutes ago, BE88 said: 54 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Try reading the report before posting. There was no bill, and the foreigner wasn't a customer. And you believe the police report? LoL It has far more credibility than your over-imaginative comment. Edited April 25, 2022 by Liverpool Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Maybe it was one of those theme restaurants.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RafPinto Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 hours ago, hotchilli said: Safe trusted Thailand. Wait a minute and Liverpooljeff will be on your back. 555 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Full Agreement Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 And now for the rest of the story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 hours ago, rwill said: LOSS - Land of Sig Sauer (that's what the police carry where I live anyway) LOG - Land of Glock in my home country. (the preferred service weapon of the police) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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