Turkish man assaults Pattaya restaurant worker, leaving him in a coma

[webfact]

Picture: Siam Rath

 

PATTAYA -- During the Songkran festival in Pattaya, a Turkish man named Mustafa A. was arrested for assaulting a Thai restaurant worker.

 

According to reports, the worker poured water on Mr. A., who did not understand the tradition. In response, A. headbutted the worker and pushed him to the ground.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The worker, identified as Chadayuk T., suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and fell into a coma as a result of the attack. A. has been charged with causing serious injury to another person, reported Siam Rath.

 

Eyewitnesses reported that Mr A. had been involved in several altercations during the festival, including hitting two French tourists with a bottle, causing damage to a nearby marijuana shop.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Chadayuk, on the other hand, is a well-respected figure on Walking Street, where he works as a parking attendant. The incident has shocked the local community.

 

The incident highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect during festivals and events, especially for those that may be unfamiliar to foreigners.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

It also highlights the need for stricter measures to prevent violence and aggression in tourist areas. The police are currently investigating the case and are expected to bring A. to trial for his actions.

 

 

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[SoilSpoil]

What a tool, now spending years in a Thai prison I assume. Hope for a speedy recovery of the Thai man.

[scubascuba3]

Probably has a criminal record, they shouldn't be allowed in

[jacko45k]

Must-have-a-fight deserves criminal charges. 

 

[ezzra]

Turkish people are known to be hot headed type that resolves issues with their fists first, and that buffoon should have seen and know what is going on with the Songkran festivities and tradition he should have stayed at his hotel and not come out, now this idiot will pay dearly for his action in terms of compensation and jail time.

[mikebell]

How can the Turk wander about shirtless and not notice/understand the tradition of dousing people with ice-cold water or bowling motorbike riders to the ground with high powered water cannon?

[ChipButty]

1 hour ago, SoilSpoil said:

What a tool, now spending years in a Thai prison I assume. Hope for a speedy recovery of the Thai man.

Maybe better than a Turkish jail, slightly

[Grumpy one]

Mustafa A is now known as Mustafa A Hole by Pattaya restaurant worker

[Denim]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. A., who did not understand the tradition.

Impossible. Worst excuse ever.

[BangkokReady]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The incident highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect during festivals and events, especially for those that may be unfamiliar to foreigners.

A nice idea, but I can't imagine many Thai people stopping to think about how a foreigner might feel about being pelted with water before doing so.  It would be interesting to see a Thailand where it happened though.  "Maybe we should think about how foreign people feel about things that to us seem fun but to them might feel like assault."  It might make the place a bit boring and less cheerful.

 

An annoying thing to happen, but not a proportionate response from the Turk.

 

Perhaps both Thais and foreigners alike need to be reminded of what will happen in the festival and how different people will feel differently about it.

[markclover]

He paid the tourism tax he can do what he wants.

[giddyup]

16 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

Not everyone wants to be pelted with water while they go about their business.

 

Just because you like it or want it to happen to you, doesn't mean that everyone does.

They have a festival in Italy where everyone gets pelted with tomatoes. If you don't like it don't go, same with Songkran.

[transam]

Mustafa drink, then mustafa punch up.........????

But on a more serious note, Mustafa knew 100% what the festivities were about.

Mustafa belongs in a shed, with the rest of the tools...............

[brianthainess]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Eyewitnesses reported that Mr A. had been involved in several altercations during the festival, including hitting two French tourists with a bottle, causing damage to a nearby marijuana shop.

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The worker, identified as Chadayuk T., suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and fell into a coma as a result of the attack.

This Turk is obviously a violent man, and still free to walk about after his attack on the French, and now this, I sincerely hope he's not bailed, he should serve time and then be deported for life. IMO

[jak2002003]

33 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

Not everyone wants to be pelted with water while they go about their business.

 

Just because you like it or want it to happen to you, doesn't mean that everyone does.

You are saying the guy was right to do this then?

[Will B Good]

During the Songkran festival in Pattaya, a Turkish man named Mustafa A...........

 

............. walked past a shop in Dalyan, Turkey, years ago, the name of the owner was  emblazoned across the frontage......Mustafa Kipp.........shop was closed.

[watchcat]

56 minutes ago, markclover said:

He paid the tourism tax he can do what he wants.

No he didn't. The tax was postponed.

[Rimmer]

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[BangkokReady]

43 minutes ago, giddyup said:

They have a festival in Italy where everyone gets pelted with tomatoes.

It's not the same at all. The tomato festival (which actually takes place in Spain) involves one fight that lasts for an hour in the town square.  It isn't days long and people only get pelted with tomatoes if they willingly attend.

 

43 minutes ago, giddyup said:

If you don't like it don't go, same with Songkran.

Agreed, but what does this have to do with describing the tradition as stupid?

[BangkokReady]

34 minutes ago, jak2002003 said:

You are saying the guy was right to do this then?

Clearly not.  Please read the comments you reply to before replying.

[giddyup]

3 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

It's not the same at all. The tomato festival (which actually takes place in Spain) involves one fight that lasts for an hour in the town square.  It isn't days long and people only get pelted with tomatoes if they willingly attend.

 

Agreed, but what does this have to do with describing the tradition as stupid?

Stupid in whose eyes? Obviously not the thousands who celebrate. If you willingly attend Songkran expect to be drenched.

[KhunBENQ]

5 minutes ago, giddyup said:

If you willingly attend Songkran expect to be drenched.

He walks half naked at the remote end of WS and hasn't noticed what's going on?

Scum.

Expect more such to come.

[NextG]

Even though I may not participate, I think Songkran is great for the people. It allows them to have fun and to challenge their own inhibitions. Become more outgoing if you like. You can gently touch people’s faces whilst smearing them with paste, hug them. It’s up to you, as long as it’s done with a good heart. A great way to reconnect with the people around you. 
Of course there are going to be grumpy sods who don’t want to connect with anyone and people who abuse the privilege, but by and large people are having a good time playing with each other. Playing is the operative word. It’s playful fun. 
Every local that managed to catch me did so in a considered way. Spraying my torso instead of square in the face for instance, whilst riding.  Appreciated ????

[BangkokReady]

8 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Stupid in whose eyes?

Anybody's eyes.  You can think it's stupid or you can think it's the best thing ever.  Up to you.

 

8 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Obviously not the thousands who celebrate. If you willingly attend Songkran expect to be drenched.

Sure, some people like it.  Some people don't.

 

I advise staying indoors through Songkran, to avoid selfish people that don't care about whether you want to take part or not.  If you're a tourist and your holiday happens to be during Songkran, I'm not sure that is practical.

 

How do you "willingly attend" something that happens everywhere anyway?

[giddyup]

4 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

Anybody's eyes.  You can think it's stupid or you can think it's the best thing ever.  Up to you.

 

Sure, some people like it.  Some people don't.

 

I advise staying indoors through Songkran, to avoid selfish people that don't care about whether you want to take part or not.  If you're a tourist and your holiday happens to be during Songkran, I'm not sure that is practical.

 

How do you "willingly attend" something that happens everywhere anyway?

Anybody's eyes? Are you saying the thousands of Thais and foreigners who attend are stupid because they don't agree with you? You "willingly attend" because you ventured out into areas where water is thrown. If you don't want to get wet stay indoors, or better still, don't come to Thailand during Songkran. Your post makes absolutely no sense.

[NextG]

1 minute ago, BangkokReady said:

Anybody's eyes.  You can think it's stupid or you can think it's the best thing ever.  Up to you.

 

Sure, some people like it.  Some people don't.

 

I advise staying indoors through Songkran, to avoid selfish people that don't care about whether you want to take part or not.  If you're a tourist and your holiday happens to be during Songkran, I'm not sure that is practical.

 

How do you "willingly attend" something that happens everywhere anyway?

If you are going on holiday and you didn’t know that Songkran would be taking place at that time, whose fault would that be?

I would get ready to party and have the best holiday ever. A great time to make new friends. People want to play, not be serious and grumpy all the time. 
Personally I found it fun trying to avoid getting soaked but was absolutely accepting when I got caught. It was HOT out there and I was dry again in a minute.  Perfect conditions for Songkran. I am absolutely happy for the people and hope they had the best time playing and having fun. Take it in good spirit, give back in good spirit if you can and share the love. Idiot tourist need to pay for his misdeeds and to be deported; not ever to return. 

[NanLaew]

3 hours ago, ezzra said:

Turkish people are known to be hot headed type that resolves issues with their fists first...

No. No they are not.

 

AseanNow, home of the sweeping generalization.

[BangkokReady]

1 minute ago, NextG said:

If you are going on holiday and you didn’t know that Songkran would be taking place at that time, whose fault would that be?

No one would be at fault in this scenario.

 

1 minute ago, NextG said:

I would get ready to party and have the best holiday ever. A great time to make new friends. People want to play, not be serious and grumpy all the time. 
Personally I found it fun trying to avoid getting soaked but was absolutely accepting when I got caught. It was HOT out there and I was dry again in a minute.  Perfect conditions for Songkran. I am absolutely happy for the people and hope they had the best time playing and having fun. Take it in good spirit, give back in good spirit if you can and share the love. Idiot tourist need to pay for his misdeeds and to be deported; not ever to return. 

That's your opinion and you're free to express it.

 

I think people should have the right to choose not to be soaked if they wish, but personally I would simply prepare myself for the eventuality of being hit by water.

[giddyup]

2 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

No one would be at fault in this scenario.

 

That's your opinion and you're free to express it.

 

I think people should have the right to choose not to be soaked if they wish, but personally I would simply prepare myself for the eventuality of being hit by water.

They have the right, Don't go! Can't be simpler than that, even for the mentally challenged.

[NextG]

Just now, BangkokReady said:

No one would be at fault in this scenario.

 

That's your opinion and you're free to express it.

 

I think people should have the right to choose not to be soaked if they wish, but personally I would simply prepare myself for the eventuality of being hit by water.

Most people DID NOT splash me. The few who did so, carried it out in a considered way. A spray like rain, aiming for the torso instead of the head… I respect that behaviour and appreciated their consideration. 
Next time, join in. Have fun and lighten your load for a while.