webfact Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Police officers are frantically searching for an unidentified foreign gunman caught on tape intimidating a group of international sightseers with a pistol at a popular scenic viewpoint in Pattaya. The threatening incident has created a stir, leading Pattaya’s chief of police, Police Colonel Thanapong Phothi, and investigators to accelerate efforts to apprehend the at-large suspect. The concerning footage, which took around 99 seconds to play, offered clear insight into the gunman suspect’s appearance. The foreign man brandishing the firearm is of foreign descent, appears to be between 20 and 30 years old, and stands around 170 centimetres tall. The video reveals him dictating a string of commands to approximately 20 Middle-Eastern male tourists at the Sor Thor Ro 5 hill viewpoint, instructing them to sit huddled next to each other. The aggressor distinguished himself with a black shirt and trousers and demonstrated a chilling presence as the gunman waved his pistol, aiming it directly at the head of one of the scared tourists. by Mitch Connor Picture courtesy of สยามชล นิวส์ Facebook Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/pattaya-police-hunt-weapon-wielding-suspect-after-tourist-group-threat -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. RELATED TOPIC: https://aseannow.com/topic/1302316-local-residents-capture-video-of-foreign-mafia-intimidating-tourists-at-pattaya-viewpoint/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harleyclarkey Posted August 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2023 Hey, OK ... I wasn't there but is there a bit of staged about this? A few locals wander in from a reasonable distance away- enough to be able to get away - to be confronted by this looner. Why? Just looks odd to me. 5 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NightSky Posted August 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2023 How bizarre, doesn’t look real. Why would the gunman allow someone to film everything and as above why are more volunteers wondering up close to him to be fleeced. Something missing to the story. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2023 36 minutes ago, harleyclarkey said: Hey, OK ... I wasn't there but is there a bit of staged about this? Yes, I thought so too. At one point the gunman puts his arm around one guy who casually brushes it away.. not even looking concerned. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Seems they all know each other very casual. Something up with this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted August 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2023 UPDATE: Burmese Men Arrested for Extorting Money from Kuwaiti Tourists in Chonburi Picture: Thai Rath Chonburi police arrested two Myanmar nationals for shooting a staged video where they pointed a fake gun at a group of Kuwaiti tourists to extort money. The incident took place at a Pattaya viewpoint, tarnishing the city's image. The suspect, aged around 20-30 years, pretended to threaten the tourists, holding a black toy gun and a laser pointer, while their accomplices filmed the incident, reported Thai Rath. Picture: Thai Rath They coerced the tourists into posing as victims for a fake robbery content to be shared on social media. Upon realizing the video's viral spread, the suspects confessed their actions were meant as a life-action content creation. Picture: Thai Rath The police consider their actions unlawful, entailing up to one month in jail or a fine under Article 384 of the Criminal Code. The police also warned YouTubers to be mindful of content creation that could harm Thailand's reputation. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti tourists are cooperating with the investigation. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-08-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 4 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted August 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2023 Damn foreigners! 1 1 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted August 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2023 This social media nonsense is getting out of hand! 6 2 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 So this guy dressed in black, is he Kuwaiti or Burmese? it's all confusing out there. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) ???? Edited August 2, 2023 by tandor error 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, tandor said: why film or allow to be filmed..must have an accomplice. Yes that was mentioned when I read another thread with an update. Some social media stunt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted August 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 Another staged " Incident " for Digital ;platform, or another Get a life you Plevs 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 So the gunman is wearing exactly the same clothes. Staged by who? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1happykamper Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 48 minutes ago, webfact said: They coerced the tourists into posing as victims for a fake robbery content to be shared on social media. These social media videos are really dumb and getting outta hand. The creators need to get a real job 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted August 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) And the best photos they can find of this guy, come from a 2000 baht phone! Just more Youtube fake crap......but it set up a nice staged photo op for the dumb cops! Edited August 3, 2023 by ChrisY1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thailand49 Posted August 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) Nothing but a prank. I noticed lots of Mideastern youth lately in Pattaya, make me wonder if parents using the place to break their kids cherry. Reminds me of how parents in HongKong use to send their kids to Korea in the 70-80's ???? Edited August 3, 2023 by thailand49 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted August 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 That could have turned out deadly if someone with a real gun tried to 'Rescue' them, be it a cop or just a 'concerned' Thai with a gun. Stupid prank BS. 7 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jesimps Posted August 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 Someone ought to tell Pattaya fuzz that if you've been eating lots of pies, you don't wear tight uniforms. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 6 hours ago, webfact said: Police officers are frantically searching for an unidentified foreign gunman They're only frantic because they are being made to work or they smell baht from a foreigner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 confirmed hoax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemoH Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Oh it’s all a joke !!!! hmmm???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod1 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 22 minutes ago, NemoH said: Oh it’s all a joke !!!! hmmm???????????? It was, and a very bad one that could have ended Tragically. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mijens Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 6 hours ago, ezzra said: So this guy dressed in black, is he Kuwaiti or Burmese? it's all confusing out there. Men in Black never reveal their true identity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Tongue Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 6 hours ago, ezzra said: So this guy dressed in black, is he Kuwaiti or Burmese? it's all confusing out there. What confusion? Obviously a Burmese in his waiter garb. ...and who ever heard of a Kuwaiti holding a job? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: Upon realizing the video's viral spread, the suspects confessed their actions were meant as a life-action content creation Duh... try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incobart Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 5 hours ago, brianthainess said: That could have turned out deadly if someone with a real gun tried to 'Rescue' them, be it a cop or just a 'concerned' Thai with a gun. Stupid prank BS. haha... this is not the Amerika 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayLeno Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 So much efforts... Wonder why they don't catch all theses "digital content creators" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smew Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Morons and idiots alike want to have their 15 minutes of fame. World has gone crazy with these stupid and idiotic videos, unbelievable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritScot Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Cake Monster said: Another staged " Incident " for Digital ;platform, or another Get a life you Plevs You should do a little research because these clowns on YouTube are making £100000's for their content if I goes viral. Nearly all the content on YouTube are doing it for the money and the more outrageous or crazy they are the more they make with every click, like or thumbs down and then more for the comments left. Why do you think so many celebrities have jumped on this money train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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