American Tourist Arrested for Stabbing Incident in Chiang Mai

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An American tourist, Brian A., aged 28, has been apprehended following a stabbing incident that occurred in the heart of Chiang Mai.

 

In Chiang Mai, a serene evening was abruptly disrupted when Brian A., a 28-year-old U.S. tourist, was implicated in a harrowing knife attack. Quick to the scene, the city's law enforcement neutralized the threat, reaffirming the security of both locals and international visitors.

 

On October 11, an alarming episode of violence erupted. Brian, without apparent provocation, wielded a knife, leaving two overseas visitors injured. Among the victims was Ms. A, 42, a proprietor of a local entertainment spot, who courageously faced the assailant, catalyzing an expedited intervention by the police, as reported by Thai Rath.

 

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In a concerted effort, the municipal and tourist police forces tracked down Brian at a nearby inn the next day. A confiscated pocket knife, presumably the weapon involved, is now part of the ongoing investigation. The accused, under detention, is anticipated to face legal proceedings for the severe injuries inflicted.

 

The response of Ms. A and the prompt action of the police have been sources of solace amidst the tumult. However, the occurrence has ignited a discourse on the adequacy of safety protocols in the city renowned for its hospitality. Voices advocating for enhanced surveillance and regulations to restrain individuals posing potential threats are becoming increasingly prominent.

 

Top picture: Thai Rath

 

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[norfolkandchance]

Succinct and to the point. Good reporting again.

[cracker1]

The story is a bit hard to follow.

"Quick to the scene, the city's law enforcement neutralized the threat, reaffirming the security of both locals and international visitors."

So the assailant was not apprehended until the following day ?

[expat_4_life]

What are the odds the assailant goes with the "Reefer Madness" defense? ????

[thenewgoo]

55 minutes ago, webfact said:

police forces tracked down Brian at a nearby inn the next day.

Doesn't seem an 'expedited intervention' unless I'm missing something. I'm hearing reports one of his random victims has now passed away. Lock the creep up forever!

[Bangkok Barry]

7 minutes ago, cracker1 said:

The story is a bit hard to follow.

"Quick to the scene, the city's law enforcement neutralized the threat, reaffirming the security of both locals and international visitors."

So the assailant was not apprehended until the following day ?

I think the writer was more intent on using new words they'd found and flowery language than getting their facts straight. Good effort though.

[khunpa]

Enjoy a long time in Thai-prison!!’

[spidermike007]

Perhaps this fool was watching too many action movies, or video games. Or jacked up on yaba. What an idiot. The only reason to ever use a knife on someone, is if you or your family's life is being threatened. Otherwise, it will be nothing but regret. Years and years of regret. Unless he is a psychopath. 

[cjinchiangrai]

What was the trigger? Knife attacks are never acceptable but neither is stuffing check bins.

 

Regardless, I hope he enjoys his extended stay in Chiang Mai.

[norfolkandchance]

This'll take the heat off the Israeli thread.

[IndomitableSpirit]

22 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I think the writer was more intent on using new words they'd found and flowery language than getting their facts straight. Good effort though.

I've noticed that too haha. But yes I give it an A for effort! 

[Cardinalblue1958]

9 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Perhaps this fool was watching too many action movies, or video games. Or jacked up on yaba. What an idiot. The only reason to ever use a knife on someone, is if you or your family's life is being threatened. Otherwise, it will be nothing but regret. Years and years of regret. Unless he is a psychopath. 

Trying to follow your logic…watching movies and videos don’t lead to pocket knife attacks…AK-47 a more suitable weapon of choice based on your hypotheses 

[webfact]

UPDATE

 

 

At 8.30pm on the same day, a man from The Netherlands was also reportedly stabbed by Burggraf in the neck and back and is currently in critical condition. Police made the arrest around 10pm. 

We are getting updates from the police and will keep you posted. Citylife wishes both men a full recovery. 

 

CORRECTION:
We do apologise, but we are receiving information from the Chiang Mai police spokesperson, but they have also been correcting what they send to us. 
Latest correction is that Burggraf was arrested at Jet Yod Plaza, not his guesthouse. 

ARRESTED! 
In the early hours of Wednesday, a tourist was seen causing a disturbance along Moon Muang Soi 2. According to a local Thai business owner, a Norwegian friend of hers intervened to try to calm the man down as he had been shouting and behaving erratically. However, during the confrontation he was stabbed in the stomach. 

 

Source: City Life Chiang Mai

[hotchilli]

55 minutes ago, norfolkandchance said:

Succinct and to the point. Good reporting again.

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Quick to the scene, the city's law enforcement neutralized the threat, reaffirming the security of both locals and international visitors.

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

In a concerted effort, the municipal and tourist police forces tracked down Brian at a nearby inn the next day.

The next day?

[Kaopad999]

His mug shot 

 

[FarangJon]

Let me guess, another violent weed smoker in Thailand? Miss that in that story????

[TheFishman1]

Excellency. Why, he stabs in the lady or people whatever article is most confusing at best. TIT

[ignore it]

I'm enamored with engrossing articles authored in a stylist manner which emulates verbage used by artificial intelligence.

[CarlBkk]

Whoever wrote this needs to take a course in pretension reduction. Rubbish writing. So who got stabbed?  No-one.

[Dexxter]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

who courageously faced the assailant, catalyzing an expedited intervention by the police,

What wonderful writing. Love it. ????

[biggles45]

Are these items written by Chat or AI?. They seem to be written by access to a thesaurus. 

[JCauto]

Usually Americans are shooty rather than stabby. The horrors of the outside world, where it's hard to get a gun for an American so he can keep himself safe! 

[shackleton]

Anyone who pulls out a knife and stabs someone in the heat if the moment deserves to be locked up .and then deported 

If serious injury or death is caused locked up for a long time ????

 

[Burma Bill]

11 minutes ago, CarlBkk said:

Whoever wrote this needs to take a course in pretension reduction. Rubbish writing. So who got stabbed?  No-one.

 From update:

a Norwegian friend of hers intervened to try to calm the man down as he had been shouting and behaving erratically. However, during the confrontation he was stabbed in the stomach. 

 8.30pm on the same day, a man from The Netherlands was also reportedly stabbed 

Edited October 12, 2023 by Burma Bill
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[oslooskar]

  “Quick to the scene, the city's law enforcement neutralized the threat”

“the municipal and tourist police forces tracked down Brian at a nearby inn the next day.”

 

GEEZ, I can't quite put my finger on it, but there seems to be a contradiction here somewhere.

[roo860]

This is him.

[PETERTHEEATER]

37 minutes ago, webfact said:

UPDATE

 

 

At 8.30pm on the same day, a man from The Netherlands was also reportedly stabbed by Burggraf in the neck and back and is currently in critical condition. Police made the arrest around 10pm. 

We are getting updates from the police and will keep you posted. Citylife wishes both men a full recovery. 

 

CORRECTION:
We do apologise, but we are receiving information from the Chiang Mai police spokesperson, but they have also been correcting what they send to us. 
Latest correction is that Burggraf was arrested at Jet Yod Plaza, not his guesthouse. 

ARRESTED! 
In the early hours of Wednesday, a tourist was seen causing a disturbance along Moon Muang Soi 2. According to a local Thai business owner, a Norwegian friend of hers intervened to try to calm the man down as he had been shouting and behaving erratically. However, during the confrontation he was stabbed in the stomach. 

 

Source: City Life Chiang Mai

Judging from the image he looks 'armless to me.

[sambum]

Today an American behaving badly, yesterday it was an Israeli, a Dane  and  an Indian making the news for being naughty,- c'mon Brits where are ya?

[Jackbenimble]

58 minutes ago, Cardinalblue1958 said:

Trying to follow your logic…watching movies and videos don’t lead to pocket knife attacks…AK-47 a more suitable weapon of choice based on your hypotheses 

they do though lead to a lack of respect of others and a misplaced belief that they can reset and start again & eevrything will be ok. 

[transam]

1 minute ago, Iron Tongue said:

You're just jealous since stabbing was a Brit talent.

 

Back to the shed, chap...............????️.........................