by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

Tan, a 21 year old victim of a brutal assault at a well-known nightclub in Chon Buri was dragged out from the bathroom and beaten, leaving him and a friend seriously injured. The incident, which happened in the early hours yesterday, was sparked by a misunderstanding that the young men were using drugs in the club’s bathroom.

Tan revealed that he was in severe abdominal pain at the time of the incident due to heavy drinking. He had asked a friend to accompany him to the bathroom for assistance. However, a misunderstanding led to accusations of drug use in the club’s restroom, reported Khao Sod.

 

Without warning, the security staff of this well-known Chon Buri nightclub stormed the bathroom, and without questioning, began to assault the two men. Tan suffered body injuries and a split under-eye, while his accompanying friend, who is now in the ICU at a local hospital, suffered a broken neck bone and brain haemorrhage.

The victims underwent drug tests, which all came back negative. Despite this, the club has not taken any responsibility for the incident. Tan, who frequents the club due to its proximity to his home, revealed that the venue is often the scene of fights.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

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A venue to avoid you'd think

27 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

A venue to avoid you'd think

One to close for a spell maybe too!

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Without warning, the security staff of this well-known Chon Buri nightclub stormed the bathroom, and without questioning, began to assault the two men. Tan suffered body injuries and a split under-eye, while his accompanying friend, who is now in the ICU at a local hospital, suffered a broken neck bone and brain haemorrhage.

The victims underwent drug tests, which all came back negative. Despite this, the club has not taken any responsibility for the incident. Tan, who frequents the club due to its proximity to his home, revealed that the venue is often the scene of fights.

Time to shut the place for a while, time for the management to re-train their staff.

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

A venue to avoid you'd think

Close for a month, a loss of revenue might change some attitudes.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

the club has not taken any responsibility for the incident

Why am i not surprised?

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Time to shut the place for a while, time for the management to re-train their staff.

Shut the place down and send the guards to jail. Unprovoked violence starts from violent people, not lack of training. Of course that won't happen - a wai and some money to the victims and all is forgiven - until next time.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Close for a month, a loss of revenue might change some attitudes.

Agreed, but maybe close for a year or two might be better?

And a bit of info on the '24 Oz NRL draw as well, great news! 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Without warning, the security staff of this well-known Chon Buri nightclub stormed the bathroom, and without questioning, began to assault the two men.

Really? Why would that do that?

Does anybody believe there is not more to this story which was not mentioned? 

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

A venue to avoid you'd think

 

But but but - the club said the serious life-threatening assaults by their security staff in their club wasn't their responsibility. At least, they claim none. It was all someone else's fault.

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Time to shut the place for a while, time for the management to re-train their staff.

NO, time for the management to be barred for life from this industry!

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Time to shut the place for a while, time for the management to re-train their staff.

 

Time for the what to do what with their what now?

40 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Really? Why would that do that?

Does anybody believe there is not more to this story which was not mentioned? 

 

Probably, but the purely speculative, primary excuse given by the management of 'doing drugs' has been largely removed by the negative drug test at the hospital.

 

Even if either one of the victims had used inappropriate language, even if they were 'doing drugs', is that an excuse to be almost beaten to death?

5 hours ago, webfact said:

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Our friendly news bot Nattapong really pulled out all the stops proof reading this piece of work I notice.

45 minutes ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

Our friendly news bot Nattapong really pulled out all the stops proof reading this piece of work I notice.

The 'Phantom Cut'n'Paster' strikes again.

 Has this story been posted yet again with a different date on it? 

How surprising the CCTV cameras were not working.

2 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

Probably, but the purely speculative, primary excuse given by the management of 'doing drugs' has been largely removed by the negative drug test at the hospital.

 

Even if either one of the victims had used inappropriate language, even if they were 'doing drugs', is that an excuse to be almost beaten to death?

You provide your own answer. It's no reason to beat someone almost to death.

That's why I am pretty sure there was another reason. And obviously that reason is also maybe no better excuse.

 

Broken neck bone and brain hemorrhage. Suggests the favourite fighting technique here amongst Thai men. Stomp on the victims head while he's lying unconscious. Makes my blood boil.

Im guessing that no-one at Khao sod or Asean now proof-reads or checks anything these days.

 

Reminds me of when I was a manager of Thai staff - the numerous mistakes drove me crazy.

Totally unprofessional typical mismanaged rogue-type nightclub operation. Hiring of thug security staff that think they have carte blanche right to assault patrons. The extent of injuries to the hospitalized male is obviously excessive.  Perhaps a strike to the back of the neck and head by a punch, elbow, knee or foot stomp. Cowardly and criminal.  Security guards who think they are above the law.

I've seen some absolute wa****s wearing their 'SECURITY' uniforms feeling so powerful and displaying passive aggressive mannerisms. 

Attack in packs to get their cheap thrills to hurt others for fun and release their aggression. 

Definitely this is a deadbeat club to avoid.  

Tan must have plenty of money to waste ,says he "frequents" the nightclub.....so they know him?

 

Obviously not a poor Thai money to waste ,I couldn't afford it , most of us couldn't 

 

I think Tan should get a life 

5 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Really? Why would that do that?

Does anybody believe there is not more to this story which was not mentioned? 

Even if there was a fight by the patrons, security staff, if professional should be trained to defend in appropriate measures, restrain, detain and either report to police or eject them from the premises.  

Having cameras not working as well is a red flag for a rogue club.  Any professional club will ensure they are always operating and recording by frequent maintenance and checks.  Total BS 'out clause' to use the faulty camera excuse often used. 

11 minutes ago, aussienam said:

Totally unprofessional typical mismanaged rogue-type nightclub operation. Hiring of thug security staff that think they have carte blanche right to assault patrons. The extent of injuries to the hospitalized male is obviously excessive.  Perhaps a strike to the back of the neck and head by a punch, elbow, knee or foot stomp. Cowardly and criminal.  Security guards who think they are above the law.

I've seen some absolute wa****s wearing their 'SECURITY' uniforms feeling so powerful and displaying passive aggressive mannerisms. 

Attack in packs to get their cheap thrills to hurt others for fun and release their aggression. 

Definitely this is a deadbeat club to avoid.  

I always find farangs like you hypocrites, I posted similar in the past about farang customers being assaulted by security staff only get the replies they deserved it ,they probably caused it ,don't mess with Thais etc etc even in the case a few years ago was it Phuket where the elderly farang ladies were assaulted by nightclub security outside the club walking past bashed in the face , the replies I got were unbelievable, they deserved it apparently according to the replies I got ,they were walking too close to the door !

8 minutes ago, aussienam said:

Even if there was a fight by the patrons, security staff, if professional should be trained to defend in appropriate measures, restrain, detain and either report to police or eject them from the premises.  

Having cameras not working as well is a red flag for a rogue club.  Any professional club will ensure they are always operating and recording by frequent maintenance and checks.  Total BS 'out clause' to use the faulty camera excuse often used. 

Are you talking about Thai clubs or clubs in countries with decent police?

 

I think/guess in Thailand many owners and manager know that they can't expect much from the police. And they know that they will get away with a lot if they make sure to keep the police happy.

So what do owners and managers do? They do whatever they want. And that's how they operate their business. TiT. 

 

Personally, I don't fear any problems like that. I don't deal with drugs, I don't take drugs, I don't play with the girlfriends of the wrong people, and I know when to shup up. It's not a good idea to mess around with the wrong people. 

7 hours ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

Our friendly news bot Nattapong really pulled out all the stops proof reading this piece of work I notice.

I’ve been to Cronulla ☺️ Lived nearby for a while. So it was great to see the reference ☺️

58 minutes ago, NextG said:

I’ve been to Cronulla ☺️ Lived nearby for a while. So it was great to see the reference ☺️

Unfortunately I found that area were racist in 2005,we must welcome everyone and show harmony 💜

4 hours ago, redwhiteandblue said:

Reminds me of when I was a manager of Thai staff - the numerous mistakes drove me crazy.

Hire better staff.

35 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Unfortunately I found that area were racist in 2005,we must welcome everyone and show harmony 💜

Which area? I didn’t note much of that, but then I wasn’t working but on holiday. 
Of course people are used to different things in their everyday lives and might have different ways of expressing themselves. Just like everyone/everything  else in nature, they want to know if you are friend or foe. 
Don’t expect everyone to love you. But there are always good people if you choose to look. 
 

9 hours ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

Our friendly news bot Nattapong really pulled out all the stops proof reading this piece of work I notice.

 

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