webfact Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 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 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Savages! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 10 minutes ago, 2baht said: Savages! No, ordinary folk who feel their livelihood being threaten by competition, possibly unfair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefsurfah Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 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) Edited January 20 by Tropicalevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted January 20 Popular Post Share Posted January 20 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. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted January 20 Popular Post Share Posted January 20 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Forever Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Phuket, the R sole of Thailand. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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