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One tourist was instantly killed and three were injured in a customer fight that ended up in a shooting between two raft rental shops at Krasiao Dam in the Dan Chang district of Suphan Buri province on Sunday, August 21st.

 

Officials from the Dan Chang police station arrived at the scene after being notified of a shooting incident on Sunday evening. Upon arrival, the injured individuals were already delivered to the nearest hospital. The police then began the examination at a bamboo booth where the victims were reportedly hanging out before the incident.

 

According to local witnesses, a lot of tourists were visiting the dam on the weekend, causing two local raft renting businesses to try to get the most customers. Before the incident, an intermediary, who was also another rental operator, came to ease the situation.

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/22/one-tourist-killed-three-injured-in-shooting-between-two-raft-rental-shops-in-suphan-buri/

 

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Every day you have to ask yourself, "Is LOS getting more or less dangerous?"

 

Don't worry, if you're killed instantly, 500 baht will be sent to the next of kin.  

 

Rafting in Thailand.......................NOPE.

 

That's another one off the list.

Potential tourists to Thailand may quickly learn that there is another definition of shooting the rapids. TAT must lap this publicity up.

Is it just me or do a lot of these ropey incidents seem to take place in Suphan Buri?

 

Nonthaburi is another that's commonly mentioned.

Welcome to the land of smiles Rip ????

Times are hard for Thais

I was under the impression that they were getting their income from tourists. After that, they shoot them. Talk about closing shop!

 

4 hours ago, Iamfalang said:

Every day you have to ask yourself, "Is LOS getting more or less dangerous?"

 

Don't worry, if you're killed instantly, 500 baht will be sent to the next of kin.  

 

Rafting in Thailand.......................NOPE.

 

That's another one off the list.

Yeah, if you are scared of your own shadow.

2 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Welcome to the land of smiles Rip ????

He didn't need a welcome to the LoS, he was Thai.

1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Times are hard for Thais

They are.

 

They go to chillout on a bamboo raft on a lazy Sunday and get shot dead. 

The sheer amount of tourist deaths here is amazing.

 

Anyone know the deaths per million rate , as I do not see it in the brochures ? 

These were Thai tourists.

I first thought it was a river raft. I did not know these sunshades were called rafts.

In other news today, TAT has announced Thailand voted number one destination in the universe for river rafters according to the International Have Glock Will Raft Association.

I see Thailand's tourism has returned to normal.  ????

This will be a tricky one for the TAT to spin. 

 

RIP to the deceased and a speedy recovery to those injured. Despicable and senseless violence. 

4 hours ago, rwill said:

These were Thai tourists.

What difference does that make?

It hasn't been the Land of Smiles for some time I'm afraid.☹️

Thailand -    the wild west of the uneducated ......       it's all about money ' nothing else matters.

 

Danger areas to keep away from :

 

Hair Salon shops

Raft hire shops

Jet ski's

Paragliding

Tuk tuks

Taxi drivers at night

Motor bike rentals

Taxi motor bikes

Patong bars with security guys outside

Disco's and music venues

Beach rd late at night

Zebra crossings in front of schools

 

5 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

The sheer amount of tourist deaths here is amazing.

 

Anyone know the deaths per million rate , as I do not see it in the brochures ? 

No it not amazing. These are local  thais being reported as tourists.

39 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

5 hours ago, rwill said:

These were Thai tourists.

What difference does that make?

It means that a foreign tourist wasn't the victim, which is what most foreign tourists worrying about being victims would worry about.

19 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Thailand -    the wild west of the uneducated ......       it's all about money ' nothing else matters.

 

Danger areas to keep away from :

 

Hair Salon shops

Raft hire shops

Jet ski's

Paragliding

Tuk tuks

Taxi drivers at night

Motor bike rentals

Taxi motor bikes

Patong bars with security guys outside

Disco's and music venues

Beach rd late at night

Zebra crossings in front of schools

 

A silly comment- My country the UK is far more dangerous and violent.

You seem to live in the headline of sensation  not reality or have a racist bias against  Thailand  because you  think you and your  country  is superior.

33 minutes ago, findlay13 said:

It hasn't been the Land of Smiles for some time I'm afraid.☹️

Maybe it's you that generates the response that you get!

When shooting rapids isn't thrilling enough. ???? 

28 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Thailand -    the wild west of the uneducated ......       it's all about money ' nothing else matters.

 

Danger areas to keep away from :

 

Hair Salon shops

Raft hire shops

Jet ski's

Paragliding

Tuk tuks

Taxi drivers at night

Motor bike rentals

Taxi motor bikes

Patong bars with security guys outside

Disco's and music venues

Beach rd late at night

Zebra crossings in front of schools

 

Ladyboys -if you like rocking bling. 

 

16 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Is it just me or do a lot of these ropey incidents seem to take place in Suphan Buri?

 

Nonthaburi is another that's commonly mentioned.

New TAT slogan "Get buried in 'buri, the dead Center of Thailand."

18 hours ago, Iamfalang said:

Every day you have to ask yourself, "Is LOS getting more or less dangerous?"

You do?

 

Every day I ask myself will it be beer or whisky.

Just now, NanLaew said:

You do?

 

Every day I ask myself will it be beer or whisky.

That's another way of living dangerously I suppose. 

18 hours ago, Iamfalang said:

Every day you have to ask yourself, "Is LOS getting more or less dangerous?"

 

Don't worry, if you're killed instantly, 500 baht will be sent to the next of kin.  

 

Rafting in Thailand.......................NOPE.

 

That's another one off the list.

Lock your doors and shut your windows stay in bed... Safe ????

22 minutes ago, whereyougo said:

Lock your doors and shut your windows stay in bed... Safe ????

Worked with Covid ???????? especially if you ordered in a bed warmer. 

They always showed up in a mask, rather cute I thought. ????

44 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

A silly comment- My country the UK is far more dangerous and violent.

You seem to live in the headline of sensation  not reality or have a racist bias against  Thailand  because you  think you and your  country  is superior.

hmmm ....  does the UK have knife stabbings in hair salons because customers get a bad haircut ?   I guess they aren't as uneducated or don't have the urge to go out and kill someone for such a simple misunderstanding.   

does the UK have shop owners next door to each other shooting and killing folks because one took a customer away ?   I guess they aren't as uneducated or don't have the urge to go out and kill someone for such a simple misunderstanding.   

And no,  I'm not bias or racist as you tried to imply,  I just find Thai's more prevalent in killing each other over simple matters due to the fact they are uneducated and cannot control their anger emotions or handle situations in a proper manner.  Oh'  and my country is far far from superior.