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Restaurant staffer arrested after allegedly using a gun to threaten a foreign tourist on Bangla Road in Patong

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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.

 

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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/

 

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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.

 

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"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.

 

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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)

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4 hours ago, inThailand said:

Slogan change coming to reflect the current environment... 

 

LOS Land of Smiles

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Land of Smith and Wesson? 

It was a prop gun that fired Blanks maybe like him, but they can still kill at close range.

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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....

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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????

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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