A man’s ear was nearly cut off during a violent altercation that took place yesterday evening in Chon Buri province, resulting in an emergency response from local rescuers. The incident, which occurred during the Songkran festivities, reportedly began over a disagreement about the man’s singing abilities.

 

At approximately 7pm, yesterday April 16, the emergency services of Thammarat Manee Rat Rescue were alerted to an assault near the entrance to the worship of the Buddha Sihing event, an annual celebration in Chon Buri province’s Bang Pla Soi subdistrict, Mueang district. Upon arrival, rescuers found a man with his ear almost completely cut off.

 

The initial medical response involved performing first aid to stem the bleeding, but the victim declined to be transported to the hospital.

 

The injured man recounted that he had been singing karaoke at a mookata restaurant in the Don Hua Lo subdistrict of Mueang. His performance did not sit well with some of the patrons, leading to a verbal confrontation with a group of young individuals.

 

The situation escalated when one of them attacked him with a knife, cutting his ear. In a desperate attempt to escape, he ran and managed to get on the back of a pickup truck filled with people celebrating Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year water festival.

 

The truck eventually stopped near the annual provincial event where a good Samaritan noticed the man’s condition and contacted the rescue team, reported Sanook.

 

The shocking event has raised concerns about the safety of public celebrations, especially during the high-spirited Songkran festival known for its jovial water fights. It serves as a stark reminder that festivities can quickly turn dangerous if disputes are not resolved peacefully.

 

The local authorities are now investigating the incident to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for the attack. The assault casts a shadow on the Songkran celebrations, which are typically marked by a spirit of goodwill and friendly water splashing, in stark contrast to the violence that unfolded.

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-17

 

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10 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The assault casts a shadow on the Songkran celebrations, which are typically marked by a spirit of goodwill and friendly water splashing, in stark contrast to the violence that unfolded.

? The spirit of driving like a maniac.

How many accidents, injuries and deaths on the roadways?

23 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

? The spirit of driving like a maniac.

How many accidents, injuries and deaths on the roadways?

Speak up! 

Nutcases everywhere. Scary.

38 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The incident, which occurred during the Songkran festivities, reportedly began over a disagreement about the man’s singing abilities.

So not much of an ear for music then.       

Plod arrives. 

Allo,Allo,Allo

What's this 'ere

1 hour ago, Olmate said:

Speak up! 

I cant ear you! 

 

1 hour ago, Olmate said:

 

 

46 minutes ago, Olmate said:

I cant ear you! 

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10 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

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Quietly spoken young lad.I like that in most people! 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The injured man recounted that he had been singing karaoke at a mookata restaurant in the Don Hua Lo subdistrict of Mueang. His performance did not sit well with some of the patrons, leading to a verbal confrontation with a group of young individuals.

To some degree I can sympathize, too many people who frequent karaoke places think they can sing also ..........................LOL

5 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

To some degree I can sympathize, too many people who frequent karaoke places think they can sing also ..........................LOL

I got the Songkran song playing nearby, it is bloody 6.30 am! I must admit to getting somewhat fed up of hearing it now!

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The injured man recounted that he had been singing karaoke at a mookata restaurant in the Don Hua Lo subdistrict of Mueang. His performance did not sit well with some of the patrons, leading to a verbal confrontation with a group of young individuals

Mother told him he sounded like an angel

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The injured man recounted that he had been singing karaoke at a mookata restaurant

I wonder if he had paid his bill.............

 

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a desperate attempt to escape,

 

16 hours ago, brianthainess said:

So not much of an ear for music then.       

You beat me to it.😄

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

man’s ear was nearly cut off

It's not cut, it's been bitten, Mike's back in Thailand. 

 

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

It's not cut, it's been bitten, Mike's back in Thailand. 

 

Its ok to be earless, take the celebrity Ozzie crim, now deceased, Chopper Read, took his own ears off