An alarming event unfolded at the Phuket International Airport recently, where a violent dispute erupted between two van drivers. The altercation unfolded before a crowd of tourists and was vividly captured in a video that has subsequently circulated widely on social media.

 

The incident occurred in the early evening, prompting a swift response from the police who were promptly alerted

Sakhu police, led by Police Captain Kornphumphot Pongpaiboon, arrived on the scene to find the two drivers, identified as 34 year old Songsak Gasman and 40 year old Kiattisak Tharaporn. Both men were taken to Thalang Hospital for a thorough physical checkup as part of the ongoing investigation.

 

The viral video footage reveals a white van pulling up at the airport’s departure terminal. Songsak, the driver, steps out to unload the luggage. Shortly after, a silver van arrives in the adjacent lane, and Kiattisak, its driver, gets out and heads directly towards Songsak.

The video documents a brief exchange of words before Kiattisak abruptly kicks Songsak in the stomach. A second kick sends Songsak sprawling on the ground, and he manages to block a third attempt, retreating from his attacker. Kiattisak continues his pursuit but a missed kick results in him falling to the ground, enabling Songsak to escape into the terminal building.

 

by Mitch Connor

PHOTO: via Phuket Go

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-20

 

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Savages!

10 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Savages!

No, ordinary folk who feel their livelihood being threaten by competition, possibly unfair.

Wasn’t too violent, guy just ran away.  Minivan drivers are crazy and when some one else cuts in front of them they act like this sometimes.

30 minutes ago, reefsurfah said:

Wasn’t too violent, guy just ran away.

That is not a violent dispute.

 

Now that is a violent dispute

(with thanks to Mr Dundee)

 

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Both men were taken to Thalang Hospital for a thorough physical checkup as part of the ongoing investigation.

Should have been: Both men were taken to Thalang Hospital for a thorough psych-check as part of the ongoing investigation.

I'm not sure the tourists who witnessed it were 'shocked' as the headline claims. If they've done their research before coming to Thailand they probably expected it. Especially in Phuket.

1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I'm not sure the tourists who witnessed it were 'shocked' as the headline claims. If they've done their research before coming to Thailand they probably expected it. Especially in Phuket.

Only a matter of time before tourists witness the true side of Thailand... not what the brochure promised.

Phuket, the R sole of Thailand. 

welcome to Phuket ladies and gentlemen ....

now if you look on the right hand side you'll see our lovely temple ....

now on the left we have .... oh '  a boxing match between two van drivers  !!  

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

welcome to Phuket ladies and gentlemen ....

now if you look on the right hand side you'll see our lovely temple ....

now on the left we have .... oh '  a boxing match between two van drivers  !!  

At the departures.