Tourist Police Explain "Skateboard Incident" at Don Mueang airport

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In a video clip released on August 10, 2023, from Don Mueang Airport, a foreign tourist caused a disturbance, leading three Tourist Police officers to intervene.

 

Tourist Police Command, led by Lt. Col. Santhikorn Vorawan, addressed the incident, which occurred on August 9, 2023, around 10:30 PM. Tourist Police of Unit 3, Tourist Police Division 1 (Don Mueang), received a report of Chinese tourists loudly protesting within the international departure area, reported Naewna.

 

 

Upon investigation, they identified the instigator as Mr. Chen Xinhua, a 45-year-old Chinese tourist. He was vociferous due to dissatisfaction with airline personnel denying his boarding for a return trip to China, potentially disturbing other passengers. The aircraft captain refused him due to his disruptive behavior.

 

Upon arrival, officers found the agitated Chinese tourist still expressing dissatisfaction.

 

The officers contained the situation to avoid affecting other passengers. Initially angry and unruly, Mr. Chen attempted to use physical force against the officers but was calmed down through communication.

 

He eventually accepted the airline's decision and agreed to follow protocol. The Tourist Police coordinated with the airline, enabling Mr. Chen to depart on August 10, 2023, at 7:25 PM, bound for Xian, People's Republic of China.

 

Throughout the incident, the Tourist Police balanced their duties, considering the overall impact on tourism.

 

They employed a diplomatic approach, avoiding force and resolving the matter through dialogue, ensuring a smooth service experience at the airport.

 

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[Bill de Burgh]

A very diplomatically worded statement.

 

Well done, RTP.

[bkk6060]

Yeah, and what if he would have injured someone. He in fact, assaulted a public official with a deadly weapon.

Next time a taser, baton strike, choke hold and handcuff would show they do not take BS from crazy foreigners here.

[Ben Zioner]

They don't have tazers? That's exactly what they are made for.

[phetphet]

I wonder if he would have acted like that at a Chinese airport.

[Emdog]

This is the one time (only one?) I have seen 3 Thais and 1 foreigner where the confrontation is 1 on 1 and the other 2 Thais just stand by and watch. I suppose would have wrinkled up their spiffy uniforms if all  3 rushed and rightfully dumped him on his backside

[jvs]

Very well done by the Police,de escalate!

No need to create more violence!

No one really got hurt and the two other officers were just standing by just

in case it got out of hand!

I know some people want to use tasers but why?

So happy we are not in the USA here.

[Smokey and the Bandit]

The Chinese guy was swinging a skateboard around, attempting to strike the police. Should have been charged with attempted assault at the minimum.!

[Ben Zioner]

  On 8/12/2023 at 3:00 AM, Smokey and the Bandit said:

The Chinese guy was swinging a skateboard around, attempting to strike the police. Should have been charged with attempted assault at the minimum.!

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Actually, I wonder if the whole story isn't an RTP publicity stunt. The whole thing is very reminiscent of  training videos. No apparent stress, from both the perp and the officers.

[cjinchiangrai]

He is in for a world of hurt on arrival in China for making a spectacle embarrassing to the country. We will not have to worry about him returning any time soon.

[MadMac]

  On 8/11/2023 at 11:17 PM, Bill de Burgh said:

A very diplomatically worded statement.

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Like in "don't anger the Chinese"

[spidermike007]

This is one instance, where I think the police not only behaved properly, but were downright graceful in the way they handled this goon. I do not think the cop was ever in danger, and it appeared that they knew they had the creep under control. Kudos to them. An over reaction, or an American style "police commando response" would have gotten alot of bad press. 

[Hummin]

Korean huh, so much for knowing the difference in asian languages back on those who claimed he was Korean in the news report yesterday 

[tandor]

  On 8/11/2023 at 11:17 PM, Bill de Burgh said:

A very diplomatically worded statement.

 

Well done, RTP.

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..anything to please our Chinese guests..yes you can whack me with your skateboard if you like, swear at me, spit at me..would you like to come to my home and meet my family whilst you wait for your next flight?

[Hummin]

  On 8/12/2023 at 6:05 AM, spidermike007 said:

This is one instance, where I think the police not only behaved properly, but were downright graceful in the way they handled this goon. I do not think the cop was ever in danger, and it appeared that they knew they had the creep under control. Kudos to them. An over reaction, or an American style "police commando response" would have gotten alot of bad press. 

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I have seen it a few times in Hua Hin and elsewhere, they had the same approach with dead drunk aggressive tourists. 

[Grge Soul]

I told ya's he was Chinese. And entitled.

 

13 years of observing a nation teaches you their ways and mannerisms.

[hellohello123]

  On 8/12/2023 at 5:59 AM, cjinchiangrai said:

He is in for a world of hurt on arrival in China for making a spectacle embarrassing to the country. We will not have to worry about him returning any time soon.

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The chinese only care about reputation when it suits them

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 8/12/2023 at 1:40 AM, Ben Zioner said:

They don't have tazers? That's exactly what they are made for.

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"Throughout the incident, the Tourist Police balanced their duties, considering the overall impact on tourism"

That's why, but RTP are not yet issued with Tasers

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 8/12/2023 at 1:58 AM, Emdog said:

This is the one time (only one?) I have seen 3 Thais and 1 foreigner where the confrontation is 1 on 1 and the other 2 Thais just stand by and watch. I suppose would have wrinkled up their spiffy uniforms if all  3 rushed and rightfully dumped him on his backside

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Alternatively, you could just have read the OP properly to see their reasoning.

[Nip]

  On 8/12/2023 at 1:12 AM, bkk6060 said:

Yeah, and what if he would have injured someone. He in fact, assaulted a public official with a deadly weapon.

Next time a taser, baton strike, choke hold and handcuff would show they do not take BS from crazy foreigners here.

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Thankfully your not in charge. They displayed extraordinary patience. Your appointed to go locate, disarm and arrest  Putin armed with a skate board or even a paddle board. 

[Caldera]

  On 8/11/2023 at 11:07 PM, webfact said:

He eventually accepted the airline's decision and agreed to follow protocol. The Tourist Police coordinated with the airline, enabling Mr. Chen to depart on August 10, 2023, at 7:25 PM, bound for Xian, People's Republic of China.

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So he assaulted a police officer with a skateboard, and instead of locking him up and prosecuting him, they allowed him to fly back to China? Muppets.

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 8/12/2023 at 3:00 AM, Smokey and the Bandit said:

The Chinese guy was swinging a skateboard around, attempting to strike the police. Should have been charged with attempted assault at the minimum.!

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Is "attempted assault" an offence?  Surely it is either "assault" or no assault?!

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 8/12/2023 at 6:05 AM, spidermike007 said:

This is one instance, where I think the police not only behaved properly, but were downright graceful in the way they handled this goon. I do not think the cop was ever in danger, and it appeared that they knew they had the creep under control. Kudos to them. An over reaction, or an American style "police commando response" would have gotten alot of bad press. 

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Agreed.  For once!

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 8/12/2023 at 6:08 AM, Grge Soul said:

I told ya's he was Chinese. And entitled.

 

13 years of observing a nation teaches you their ways and mannerisms.

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13 years of over-generalising!

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 8/12/2023 at 6:13 AM, Caldera said:

So he assaulted a police officer with a skateboard

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Did he?  Did the skateboard ever hit the officer?  

[Aussie999]

  On 8/12/2023 at 6:01 AM, Grandpa Cool said:

Like I posted yesterday, if it happened in Queensland Australia all 3 cops would have drawn their guns and shot him dead!

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What a load of rubbish, AFP don't generally carry leathal weapons, at the airport.

[Adumbration]

This is not a chinese guy.  It is actually Bam Margera in a costume.

 

It was filmed as one of the skits to be included in the next Jackass movie.

[BE88]

Not even blacklisted?

 

So it's a comedy

[advancebooking]

  On 8/12/2023 at 6:05 AM, spidermike007 said:

This is one instance, where I think the police not only behaved properly, but were downright graceful in the way they handled this goon. I do not think the cop was ever in danger, and it appeared that they knew they had the creep under control. Kudos to them. An over reaction, or an American style "police commando response" would have gotten alot of bad press. 

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Come on. This is an embarrassment for the police. Absolutely incompetent with hundreds of people watching and taking videos. The other 2 should have grabbed him and cuffed him. 

[ignore it]

So he's off back to China with his land surfing board. Cops back home waiting with a waterboard?