Russian tourist on Pha-ngan Island accused of kicking Thai pregnant woman

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A Thai woman on Pha-ngan Island, who is eight months pregnant, has filed a complaint with the police, alleging that a Russian tourist kicked and injured her.

 

The woman claims that a Russian woman came to the shop she owns and refused to remove her shoes before entering, as requested.

 

The Russian then allegedly yelled and used abusive language. When she was informed that she was not welcome and was asked to leave, she allegedly kicked the pregnant owner and left.

 

The pregnant woman sought medical attention before filing a complaint with the police, who are currently attempting to locate the Russian. Several social media platforms have posted images of the Russian, taken from the shop’s CCTV system.

 

Source: Thai PBS 2024-03-19

 

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UPDATE:

 

Pregnant Thai woman seeks justice after Russian assault in Koh Pha Ngan
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Satika Oz

 

A pregnant Thai woman turned to social media for justice after a Russian woman kicked her yesterday at a coffee shop in Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani.

 

The Thai victim, known only as Ploy, shared pictures of the Russian woman with blonde hair on a Facebook group called Facebook Koh Pha Ngan, yesterday, March 18. In her post, she stated…

“This Russian woman physically assaulted me, an eight-month-pregnant woman, by kicking me. Does anyone know her or where she stays? Please inform me if you meet this woman. I will never give up on taking legal action against her.”

Later, Ploy discovered the Russian woman’s Instagram account and shared it in the group. According to her bio, the foreigner claimed to be an actress, model, and designer based in Koh Pha Ngan. However, her Instagram account was later set to private, and all bio information was deleted.

Ploy later revealed to Channel 3 that she owns an organic vegetable shop on the island, located next to the coffee shop where the incident took place.

 

On the day of the incident, the Russian woman entered the coffee shop wearing her shoes, despite warnings from other local customers and a sign outside that she had to take them off before entering the establishment.

 

Vulgar language

 

Ploy noticed that the Russian woman seemed to have difficulty understanding the Thai language spoken by the locals. Deciding to help, Ploy approached and explained about the shoes in English. However, the Russian woman responded with vulgar language, prompting Ploy to ask her to leave.

 

Following the request to leave, the Russian woman became enraged and kicked Ploy in the groin. Ploy, who was eight months pregnant, feared for her unborn child as the kick narrowly missed her abdomen.

 

Subsequently, the Russian woman left the shop without offering any apologies. Ploy then complained to Koh Pha Ngan Police Station, providing CCTV footage of the incident as evidence.

 

Ploy told Channel 3 that the Russian woman’s boyfriend tried to seek help from a local politician in the province to evade charges. However, Ploy insisted that she would not drop the charges, saying the incident insulted her dignity as a Thai resident.

 

Authorities from Koh Pha Ngan and the Immigration Office reportedly identified the woman and planned to summon her for questioning. They also intended to review her visa status, as some netizens suggested she might be working in Thailand without permission.

 

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-20

 

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[2long]

How do we know the language was abusive? Sometimes I listen to Chinese people (who maybe discussing what to have for lunch) and to me it sounds like they're about to kill each other.

 

Is this the next episode of the anti-farang agenda?

 

But if true, this is disgusting behaviour.

[JoseThailand]

Another one

[stoner]

the footage of this needs to be presented. the shop has cctv.

[Dolf]

Daily reports of farang dirtbags.

[keith101]

Arrest and deport the bitch 

[Ben Zioner]

Well, I hear the Fa.. word all then time while I am not supposed to use the N. word? My conclusion is that no one is more racist than the Thais. 

[Ben Zioner]

13 minutes ago, keith101 said:

Arrest and deport the bitch 

But maybe we should question whether the kicking tale isn't about to become a new common scam..

[bkk6060]

14 minutes ago, keith101 said:

Arrest and deport the bitch 

Totally.

 

People come here thinking Thais are way below them.  Look at everything that is being put in the media.  And, that is just incidents that are reported.  Just a bunch of arrogant, disrespectful idiots.

[Denim]

5 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said:

Well, I hear the Fa.. word all then time

 

Fart ?

[Gecko123]

2 minutes ago, Denim said:

 

Fart ?

Judging from the stupidity of the comments this poster has posted, my guess would be fart brain.

[Ben Zioner]

2 minutes ago, Gecko123 said:

Judging from the stupidity of the comments this poster has posted, my guess would be fart brain.

Tell me, darling?

[Photoguy21]

If the photo of a blurred out woman is the "victim" she does not look like she is 8 months pregnant or even pregnant.

[jvs]

5 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

If the photo of a blurred out woman is the "victim" she does not look like she is 8 months pregnant or even pregnant.

No she looks like a foreigner,probably the russian woman who assaulted the Thai lady.

 

[John Drake]

Russians, Swiss, and New Zealanders trying to see who can act the most primitive.

[Goat]

29 minutes ago, Ben Zioner said:

Well, I hear the Fa.. word all then time while I am not supposed to use the N. word? My conclusion is that no one is more racist than the Thais. 

How woke you are.

Farang isnt a racist term. As the word Caucasian isnt racist. Only to the sensitive woke types.

And considering your user name it is a bit rich for you to be claiming that.

[Goat]

2 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Russians, Swiss, and New Zealanders trying to see who can act the most primitive.

The Brits were winning every month from November to January, but they now have some serious competition.

 

The Russian Karen being todays case. Who will it be tomorrow?

[rexpotter]

3 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Russians, Swiss, and New Zealanders trying to see who can act the most primitive.

Russians will beat them easily.

[sammieuk1]

In the last couple of weeks we have Russians, Swiss, Kiwis, Brits and more abusing Thais time for a money making opportunity🤔

 

   

[transam]

1 hour ago, 2long said:

How do we know the language was abusive? Sometimes I listen to Chinese people (who maybe discussing what to have for lunch) and to me it sounds like they're about to kill each other.

 

Is this the next episode of the anti-farang agenda?

 

But if true, this is disgusting behaviour.

Perhaps the lady has listened to various languages via herself, dealing with farangy's daily.

 

So let's not look for stupid stuff, concentrate on the assault of an obvious expecting lady.....

[NativeBob]

that thing with removing footwear is really stupid. this is the shop, not your grandma bungalow where she sleeps on the rug, isn't?

according to thai law 8 month pregnant should stay at home, not running whatever biz.

[transam]

26 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

If the photo of a blurred out woman is the "victim" she does not look like she is 8 months pregnant or even pregnant.

Gawd..............

[Chainsaw]

37 minutes ago, Denim said:

 

Fart ?

Fap?

[richard_smith237]

Are we getting to the stage where any altercation or negative interaction between a foreigner and a Thai is going to lead to an exaggerated accusation and subsequent social media which-hunt ???

 

There is clearly CCTV photographs... So why is there no video with the story ?

Whenever there is 'hard unequivocal proof' of an incident (video) we usually see it.....

 

... So... is this 'kick made up' ??  where is the proof ??

 

----

 

What really happened. 

- Russian walks into shop

- Thai woman rudely shouts at her to get out she's not welcome

- Russian woman yells abuse back

- Thai woman doesn't like this an escalates

 

Thai woman's contacts the police and social media playing the victim. 

 

Again - where is the video ??   

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

11 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

that thing with removing footwear is really stupid. this is the shop, not your grandma bungalow where she sleeps on the rug, isn't?

according to thai law 8 month pregnant should stay at home, not running whatever biz.

Removing footwear is the norm in Thailand. Far from stupid - I think that it is a great idea. Beats walking dirt, dog poo, whatever all over the place.

Maybe the lady lives in a shophouse? We do not know. It could also be her home.

The victim is the owner of the shop. Forget your western approach of 'it's the law'. No work - no dosh.

Edited March 19 by Tropicalevo

[jvs]

9 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

that thing with removing footwear is really stupid. this is the shop, not your grandma bungalow where she sleeps on the rug, isn't?

according to thai law 8 month pregnant should stay at home, not running whatever biz.

Naive Bob!This is Thailand and many places request to take off your footwear.

I always do when asked,this is Thailand.

[Korat Kiwi]

35 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

If the photo of a blurred out woman is the "victim" she does not look like she is 8 months pregnant or even pregnant.

But if she asks nicely, it could be arranged. 

[transam]

8 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

that thing with removing footwear is really stupid. this is the shop, not your grandma bungalow where she sleeps on the rug, isn't?

according to thai law 8 month pregnant should stay at home, not running whatever biz.

I think you have just got the daft post of the week award............🙄

 

A Vietnam shop I get a few things, you take your shoes off, the shop inside is spotless, and really helps in the rainy season, eh.........😉

[jvs]

2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Are we getting to the stage where any altercation or negative interaction between a foreigner and a Thai is going to lead to an exaggerated accusation and subsequent social media which-hunt ???

 

There is clearly CCTV photographs... So why is there no video with the story ?

Whenever there is 'hard unequivocal proof' of an incident (video) we usually see it.....

 

... So... is this 'kick made up' ??  where is the proof ??

 

----

 

What really happened. 

- Russian walks into shop

- Thai woman rudely shouts at her to get out she's not welcome

- Russian woman yells abuse back

- Thai woman doesn't like this an escalates

 

Thai woman's contacts the police and social media playing the victim. 

 

Again - where is the video ??   

 

 

You are right,so far no video so no one knows what happened.

So don't say "what really happened"

You do not know.

 

[NoDisplayName]

1 hour ago, keith101 said:

Arrest and deport the bitch 

 

But she's pregnant!