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By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – Foreigners who allegedly attacked a group of Thai tourists on Samui Island reportedly relocated to Phuket. Thailand’s most famous cop, ‘Big Joke’, has personally ordered for the suspects to be found.

 

The Bo Phut Police told the Phuket Express that they have identified a group of foreigners who allegedly attacked Thai tourists on New Year’s Eve. A summons for assault has been issued for them and the foreigners, who are believed to be ex-pats, have been encouraged to turn themselves in. Thai Police have also contacted the Immigration Bureau in regards to the visa status of the suspects.

 

Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn went to the Bo Phut Police Station on Samui Island yesterday (January 11th) to make urgent progress on the case which has enraged many Thais on social media.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/01/12/foreigners-who-allegedly-attacked-thai-tourists-on-samui-island-reportedly-relocated-to-phuket/

 

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6 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Bo Phut Police told the Phuket Express that they have identified a group of foreigners who allegedly attacked Thai tourists on New Year’s Eve. 

And no details about this 'alleged attack'...

You must ask yourself why his nick-name is 'Big Joke' ? I would say self exoplanetary, like so many of these fools that put on a pretty uniform with lot's of 'Pips' and work to feather there own nest's.

If it happened in a crowded bar, I suppose there are many witnesses. I doubt Thai chief Surachate would get involved over a few slaps. 

Reinforcement as to why good idea to stay away both places

2 minutes ago, SuperSilverHaze said:

Reinforcement as to why good idea to stay away both places

Why stay away?

2 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Why stay away?

Bc there àre far better beaches elsewhere so why subject yourself to the drama

1 minute ago, SuperSilverHaze said:

Bc there àre far better beaches elsewhere so why subject yourself to the drama

Drama of what? An isolated incident? 

'Encouraged to turn themselves in.'.!!!

Many rewards!!!

First come, first served!!

????‍♂️????‍♂️

24 minutes ago, Edwin Cameron said:

You must ask yourself why his nick-name is 'Big Joke' ? I would say self exoplanetary, like so many of these fools that put on a pretty uniform with lot's of 'Pips' and work to feather there own nest's.

Obviously you have no idea why he’s called Big Joke, which has nothing to do with the English meaning. Look it up.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn went to the Bo Phut Police Station on Samui Island yesterday (January 11th) to make urgent progress on the case which has enraged many Thais on social media.

I noticed a very small private jet landing in Samui yesterday, looked much like a Cessna Mustang but can't be certain. Does this police chief travel by private business jet to investigate small time bar disputes and spats? Anyone know how he travelled to/from Samui?

A lorry ran into the back of my vehicle, the driver of lorry said I jammed my brakes on , a witness in truck said same , the police agreed, the insurance guys agreed, I went 30 meters up the road to a tyre place and gave them 300 baht for there cctv footage , it showed the lorry driver not slowing down  for the congestion,  insurance changed their mind and police just walked away , for Thais it pays to lie  because when caught out there are no consequences  . You can’t believe what they say .

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy National Police Chief General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn went to the Bo Phut Police Station on Samui Island yesterday (January 11th) to make urgent progress on the case which has enraged many Thais on social media.

They're in big trouble now that Surachate is leading the search.

40 minutes ago, Edwin Cameron said:

You must ask yourself why his nick-name is 'Big Joke' ? I would say self exoplanetary, like so many of these fools that put on a pretty uniform with lot's of 'Pips' and work to feather there own nest's.

Big Joke as you mock him is the only one of a few policemen that actually do something.

There is a Chinese saying - “Even dragons are afraid of local snakes”. ???? so it’s foolish to come to a foreign land to cause trouble… 

Presumably they are now ex expats.

16 minutes ago, Foghorn said:

A lorry ran into the back of my vehicle, the driver of lorry said I jammed my brakes on , a witness in truck said same , the police agreed, the insurance guys agreed, I went 30 meters up the road to a tyre place and gave them 300 baht for there cctv footage , it showed the lorry driver not slowing down  for the congestion,  insurance changed their mind and police just walked away , for Thais it pays to lie  because when caught out there are no consequences  . You can’t believe what they say .

It's all about saving face, they can't say they don't know, they can't admit responsibility for their actions, they can't say sorry etc...

It's a fragile ego culture from the top to the bottom.

The world hub of fudging it.

30 minutes ago, geisha said:

Obviously you have no idea why he’s called Big Joke, which has nothing to do with the English meaning. Look it up.

Because he enjoys a Big bowl of Joke for breakfast.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

who are believed to be ex-pats,

look young for expats to me. Look more like a bunch of something like eastern europeans out on a bender

In another case, Thais that attacked foreign tourists cannot be found!

1 hour ago, Foghorn said:

A lorry ran into the back of my vehicle, the driver of lorry said I jammed my brakes on , a witness in truck said same , the police agreed, the insurance guys agreed, I went 30 meters up the road to a tyre place and gave them 300 baht for there cctv footage....

This like the two French dudes in the new Porche who beat up the poor innocent motorcycle rider.  Big news that vanished when somebody looked at some CCTV.  

 

According to an article on Thaiger they claimed to be part of a rich and powerful mafia group.  It started when one of the men stepped on the Thai womans foot and handbag while standing on a sofa to get a better view of the fireworks.

 

It does also state that other foreigners tried to help the Thai women and they were also attacked.

 

I'm not sure if you can Link Thaiger articles here so I did not.

1 minute ago, rwill said:

According to an article on Thaiger they claimed to be part of a rich and powerful mafia group.  It started when one of the men stepped on the Thai womans foot and handbag while standing on a sofa to get a better view of the fireworks.

 

It does also state that other foreigners tried to help the Thai women and they were also attacked.

 

I'm not sure if you can Link Thaiger articles here so I did not.

Thanks.

Was the Thaiger article also nearly 2 weeks after the supposed event?

Why the delay I wonder......

Should have been handled quickly and properly at the time of the incident by the local police…

 

obviously it was not if higher ups are involved…

 

Define attack and results…hospitalized? Injuries? Personal feelings hurt?

 

too much missing in this story 

If in fact they are Ex-Pats, they better pack their ditty bags cause they are out of here! Ex-Pats should know better than to get involved with Thai's especially where alcohol is available.

 

This kind of news will be on Thai TV and Online media continuously today.  The result;  Create a hostile and reactionary environment towards expats and tourists.

 

 

Look awfully young to be true expats. One wonders Der how they determined they were expats and not tourists who come and go many times a year.

 

If the incident is proven true then they should be charged, fined, di jail time or be deported with a blacklisting.

 

In the end the listing as a expat attacking Thais gives is all a black eye.

3 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

I noticed a very small private jet landing in Samui yesterday, looked much like a Cessna Mustang but can't be certain. Does this police chief travel by private business jet to investigate small time bar disputes and spats? Anyone know how he travelled to/from Samui?

10/10 for observation! 

 

Big Joke was in Samui yesterday investigating an international school teacher accused of molesting a kindergarten kid.
 

You know how these guys roll, we can presume he flies on business jets.

One wonders why the Samui police are so incapable of investigating a crime that they need the big boss to come and solve the mystery. 

4 hours ago, SuperSilverHaze said:

Bc there àre far better beaches elsewhere so why subject yourself to the drama

Where is this please 

The reporting on this alleged incident is so vague as to question what really happened. I can't imagine why a group of foreigners would attack a group of Thai tourists unless excessive drugs and drink were involved. Even then it seems highly unlikely.