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

[Neeranam]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

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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Where's the video?

[newnative]

Deport them and ban them.

[kaneko86]

What's the reason of someone doing this? And while theatrically wearing black? Hahaha I think this was staged. Must be some Russian street artist hoping to get some bucks by taking pictures with the queuing thais...

Edited August 2, 2023 by kaneko86

[Dcheech]

Foreign, ‘Kuwaiti’ mafia with guns
Kuwaiti cycle gangs
Foreign bike gangs
Transwomen beach attack gangs

 
Pattaya; A paradise by the sea, for the discerning Quality Tourist.

 

[Edwin Cameron]

Got to laugh at whoever writes these stories,no amount of 'Brasso Polish' will take the 'Tarnish' off Pattaya,arguebly largest sex trade in Asia and corruption is rife,I still love the place and have been going there frequently since 1967 and still keep going back .

[BKKBike09]

It's all very rum. The video can be found here:

 

https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/news/news-update/1081535

 

It's not 'a group of foreign mafia'. There's only one man - who does have a gun - and other people turn up on scooters and go and join the group of detainees. 

 

The gunman is also aided, it seems, by a local 'attack dog'.

 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

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

 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, 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.

Enforce the 90 rule harder.

[hotchilli]

Tomorrows news:

Police rushed to the scene and initiated a crackdown?

[loong]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

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.

The Daily News article states that a single foreign male dressed in black threatened a group of more than 10 tourists (possibly from Kuwait) with a firearm. He made them sit in a row.

Nothing about 10 foreign men brandishing guns

[phetphet]

At least they now have his photo. Should be easy to catch him. Maybe track him on CCTV.

[Wake Up]

Hope they arrest all the bad guys especially the foreigners with guns taking advantage of other foreigners. Get rid of all of them and ban them for life. 

Edited August 2, 2023 by Wake Up

[prakhonchai nick]

Anyone, committing a criminal act, using a lethal weapon, to intimidate, cause injury or kill, deserves a death penalty!

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, Jackbenimble said:

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

Use your head... of course it matters. The concept of  of 10 armed Arabs picking on people, compared to a single guy with what might have been a gun is completely different..... for heavens sake.

[ChrisKC]

Two main items on here today.

 

I think there should be a permanent tape all around Pattaya with the message, "Crime Scene".

[The Theory]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Law enforcement is urged to investigate

Same motorcycle racers in Pattaya ? Police has no power if there is millionaires power involved. ???? Don't forget to get an appointment from Kuwait consulate to discuss the case with their parents. 

Edited August 2, 2023 by The Theory

[The Theory]

Looks like isis getting active in Thailand. No flag though, perhaps soon. 

[khunpa]

58 minutes ago, Dcheech said:

Foreign, ‘Kuwaiti’ mafia with guns
Kuwaiti cycle gangs
Foreign bike gangs
Transwomen beach attack gangs

 
Pattaya; A paradise by the sea, for the discerning Quality Tourist.

 

Well at least you can’t say the place is “boring” ????

[khunpa]

56 minutes ago, BKKBike09 said:

It's all very rum. The video can be found here:

 

https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/news/news-update/1081535

 

It's not 'a group of foreign mafia'. There's only one man - who does have a gun - and other people turn up on scooters and go and join the group of detainees. 

 

The gunman is also aided, it seems, by a local 'attack dog'.

 

And chickens!

[ChaiyaTH]

Clearly we miss the context of the story or I would guess it would been clear if he actually robbed them? Or the 'innocent' kuwati pretend they don't know why it happened but were in debt or something.

[PETERTHEEATER]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

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

5555

[accel]

Jeez this stuff and the drug dealers infesting Nana and you want to hassle lil old me about my visa?

[xtrnuno41]

I believe Duterte is still available, maybe hire him. He seems to be able to motivate police.

The 4 clowns in the video are only there for ....media.

[Red Forever]

Crikes, looks like Pattaya is becoming nearly as bad as Phuket.

[racket]

9 hours ago, ukrules said:

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

 

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

Where is he by the way? 

[Guderian]

No ladyboys involved? What is this city coming to, lol?

[Scouse123]

For all the board sarcasm, witticisms and levity, this is no laughing matter especially for that group of tourists.

 

It seems certain groups are getting ' WAY OUT OF CONTROL ' down in Pattaya.

 

This needs stamping on and firmly right now by authorities. It seems certain groups of young men from a certain region think ' anything goes ' in Pattaya.

 

For the jokers here, I bet you are well happy to be posting here and not having a gun pointed at your head.

 

And those silly pillocks in Bangkok want to call this place a family resort for high quality tourists!

[uktony]

20-30 years, dressed in black shirts and long black pants,

 

You mean, like waiters

[daejung]

Where can  we see the video?

[BarraMarra]

For some reason, this seems a staged stunt to show how quickly the RTP turns up on mass to make it look like there in force. Not long ago the mayor of Patters called for family-orientated Tourists as a good place for a family holiday. Well, sadly it is now a place to avoid due to the rising crimes against tourists there Robbing them, there attacking them in gangs,  and staging mock executions with no protection whatsoever from the RTP.