Local Residents Capture Video of Foreign Mafia Intimidating Tourists at Pattaya Viewpoint

[webfact]

 

Concerned citizens have shared a 1-minute 39-second video revealing a group of foreign men, aged around 20-30 years, dressed in black shirts and long black pants, brandishing guns and threatening a group of international tourists at a viewpoint in Pattaya, Chonburi province, Thailand.

 

The men, resembling a Kuwaiti tourist group of more than 10 individuals, ordered the tourists to kneel while pointing their weapons at their heads, reported Daily News.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The incident occurred at the scenic hilltop viewpoint in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi.

 

Nevertheless, the incident has caused significant alarm and concern among tourists and witnesses. Law enforcement is urged to investigate and apprehend the culprits promptly, as this incident severely tarnishes Pattaya's image as a tourist destination.

 

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Picture: Daily News

[ukrules]

Lawless, and they're cracking down on retirement visas.

 

It's all a bit of a big joke isn't it?

[2baht]

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

this incident severely tarnishes Pattaya's image

Damn foreigners!

[2baht]

Just now, ukrules said:

It's all a bit of a big joke isn't it?

You must consider where we are!

[EVENKEEL]

Were there Harley's involved.

[save the frogs]

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

Law enforcement is urged to investigate and apprehend the culprits promptly, as this incident severely tarnishes Pattaya's image as a tourist destination.

is urged .... ha 

yeah, because it tarnishes image. 

not because people's lives might be in danger. 

 

[stoner]

hate to be a stickler but i am having a hard time seeing the video.

[jacko45k]

The link suggested a single man in black was involved yet the above suggests a group. 

[sammieuk1]

Serious crime stealing a Thai's job ????

[ezzra]

"Pattaya image" is a loose term open to a myriad of interpretations, however as of late, some 'quality' middle east tourists groups has done a lot to make Pattaya looks even worse than what it is, what the police can do? ask Pol Maj Gen Surachate Hakparn , aka 'big joke'.

[mokwit]

Fairly easy to prevent this kind of thing in future, just find out what visa they are on and make it more difficult to obtain.

[smedly]

51 minutes ago, webfact said:

as this incident severely tarnishes Pattaya's image as a tourist destination.

no kidding

[CartagenaWarlock]

Just now, mokwit said:

Fairly easy to prevent this kind of thing in future, just find out what visa they are on and make it more difficult to obtain.

Should be banned from entering Thailand for twenty years, at least. Must be in possession of an illegal gun also. 

[StayinThailand2much]

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

1 hour ago, webfact said:

this incident severely tarnishes Pattaya's image

Damn foreigners

Not to mention that 'intimidating tourists' is a job description reserved for Thai taxi drivers, cops, etc.

[2baht]

32 minutes ago, ezzra said:

"Pattaya image"

Pristine!  ????

[KhunBENQ]

Bigjoke here is a real job for you. Find these crooks and lock them out indefinitely.

It really shocks me as no Pattaya visit without view point after sundown.

Edited August 2, 2023 by KhunBENQ

[Lucky Bones]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

The link suggested a single man in black was involved yet the above suggests a group. 

Yes Jacko. Facts and story.

Take your pick to believe anything.????????

[brianthainess]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The men, resembling a Kuwaiti tourist group of more than 10 individuals,

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The men, resembling a Kuwaiti tourist group of more than 10 individuals, ordered the tourists to kneel while pointing their weapons at their heads, reported Daily

For what reason, nothing said of theft. If it had been theft then at least we could know something, like need money to pay fines for M/C racing. 

[brianthainess]

They must be bored now, without the M/C to race around on.

[webfact]

Gunpoint drama: Thai witness captures shocking video of foreign mafia in Pattaya
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Daily News

 

A shocking incident took place at the Voice of Navy 5 Viewpoint in Pattaya, as a Thai witness captured a distressing video of a foreign mafia member threatening a group of Asian men at gunpoint.

 

The video, lasting 1.39 minutes, shows a foreign mafia man dressed in all-black attire brandishing a gun and intimidating approximately ten foreigners, believed to be Kuwaiti nationals. The most alarming moment was when the gunman pointed his weapon directly at the head of one of the men.

 

The Daily News reported on the incident, though they did not include the original video in their report. Instead, they shared some screenshots, one of which indicated that one of the victims was a boy aged under 15 years.

The incident occurred in a public area, leaving bystanders terrified. The brave Thai witness decided to secretly record the act, intending to seek justice for the victims. It’s believed that the victims may not file a complaint with the police, making it even more critical for authorities to take action against such violent behaviour, as it tarnishes Pattaya’s reputation and good image.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/gunpoint-drama-thai-witness-captures-shocking-video-of-foreign-mafia-in-pattaya

 

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[StayinThailand2much]

This 'mafioso' looks pretty strange in the pic, like wearing a mask, or, possibly, having half his face covered in whitening cream...

[watchcat]

15 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

This 'mafioso' looks pretty strange in the pic, like wearing a mask, or, possibly, having half his face covered in whitening cream...

Whitening cream is for women, men can't be stupid enough doing that?

Edited August 2, 2023 by watchcat

[JeffersLos]

48 minutes ago, webfact said:

The brave Thai witness decided to secretly record the act, intending to seek justice for the victims.

The normal Thai couldn't stop themselves, so they could upload it on their farcebook or instatwitter.

[Jackbenimble]

6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

The link suggested a single man in black was involved yet the above suggests a group. 

does it matter? is one gun pointing at your head acceptable but multiple ones unacceptable?

[Jiggo]

More than likely fake guns, yet you never see any police in tourist ares, unless its a photo opportunity down Walking St,.

[Muzzique]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

this incident severely tarnishes Pattaya's image as a tourist destination.

Yep, its gone from SH*T to Very SH*T

[damian]

I call BS on this. 

[BestB]

Just to clarify , a group of men armed with guns , broad daylight , with hundreds if not thousands of people around and police did not attend ? And now are being encouraged ? Actually needing to be encouraged to investigate ?

 

[Millcx]

Foreign Mafia 5555 

[spidermike007]

Law enforcement is urged to investigate and apprehend the culprits promptly, as this incident severely tarnishes Pattaya's image as a tourist destination.

 

Ha! As if the reputation of Pattaya has not be trashed repeatedly. It does appear that either the town is overrun with miscreants, or the police are exceptionally untalented, and indifferent to the practice of actual law enforcement.