6 Thai men arrested for attacking 2 foreigners during Songkran

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Police arrested six Thai men for beating and stabbing two foreign men during the Songkran festival in the Isaan province of Roi Et on April 15.

 

Officers from Mueang Roi Et Police Station investigated the water fight event on Thewa Phiban Road at about 10.30pm on April 15 after receiving reports of a physical altercation. Two injured foreigners were rushed to the hospital by the rescue team before the police arrived while the attackers had already fled the scene.

 

Police reported that a 33 year old foreign man named Phi was a chef at a hotel in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen while the other foreigner was a 30 year old man named Shi who worked as a university professor.

Phi had bruises on his face while Shi had been stabbed in the waist. Their nationalities were not disclosed in the report, and their condition had not yet been updated.

After reviewing security camera footage, police identified and arrested six suspects yesterday, April 17, in Roi Et. One of the six suspects, a 19 year old Thai man named Rattaphum confessed to stabbing Shi on the day of the incident.

 

Rattaphum explained that he and his friends were initially enjoying a water fight at home and decided to join the festivities in the city centre. However, they encountered a traffic jam, preventing their car from moving.

 

According to Rattaphum, Phi and Shi were in an SUV behind them and honked a horn at their car. However, they could not move elsewhere because of the traffic. Phi and Shi then got out of their SUV and asked Rattaphum and their friends to move.

 

Rattaphum said he and his friend were angry and the gang attacked the foreign victims. Rattaphum claimed that he felt like one of the victims attempted to stab him. He claimed he found a knife on the road and stabbed Shi with that weapon.

 

Despite the alleged traffic congestion reported by Rattaphum, he and his friends successfully fled the scene following the assault.

 

All six suspects have been charged under Section 295 of the Criminal Law for physically assaulting others, and causing bodily harm. The potential punishment includes imprisonment for a maximum of two years, a fine of up to 40,000 baht, or both.

 

WARNING: The following video may be disturbing for some viewers. Discretion is advised

 

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ ร้อยเอ็ด ทันข่าว

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-18

 

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[Dmaxdan]

6 against 1 again. Cowardly drunken scumbags.

 

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[rexpotter]

Dam, honk the horn and we get stabbed or shot.

[JoePai]

46 minutes ago, Dmaxdan said:

6 against 1 again. Cowardly drunken scumbags.

 

. - Thais.....

 

 

 

 

 

[transam]

Oh dear, a Thai happy day and go out tooled up......................🤔

[brianthainess]

22 minutes ago, webfact said:

According to Rattaphum, Phi and Shi were in an SUV behind them and honked a horn at their car. However, they could not move elsewhere because of the traffic.

Sorry to say this but that was idiotic thing to do, a little patience is needed when the water throwing is in full swing, imagine what would have happened to me if I had started honking in my village. sorry my vid won't play when I upload it. this was 16th April 2024 10pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Andre0720]

Children reacting the only way their culture taught them, in order to save face....

[Kinnock]

1 hour ago, Dmaxdan said:

6 against 1 again. Cowardly drunken scumbags.

 

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Only 6 .... some of the gang must have not managed to get permission from their mums to go out that night.

[Chetzee]

Fat guts. putting the boot in ....... class ! 

[Korat Kiwi]

Typical response, rarely a one on one.  Thainess to the fore. 

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

He claimed he found a knife on the road

What were the chances?

[Walker88]

Come on, someone has to say it.....something 'Phi Shi' about this story.

[BarraMarra]

Any chance of these cowards being photographed and splashed over local news outlets like when a falang assaults a local ?

[wensiensheng]

2 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

6 against 1 again. Cowardly drunken scumbags.

 

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Technically 6 vs 2. Phi and Shi. 

[wensiensheng]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

What were the chances?

Guess it was just his lucky day

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Officers from Mueang Roi Et Police Station investigated the water fight event on Thewa Phiban Road at about 10.30pm on April 15 after receiving reports of a physical altercation. Two injured foreigners were rushed to the hospital by the rescue team before the police arrived while the attackers had already fled the scene.

Another good reason to stop the water fights at 6pm... when people have been on the sauce all day play turns to fights.

But hey, Srettha wanted extended party time.

[wensiensheng]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

Sorry to say this but that was idiotic thing to do, a little patience is needed when the water throwing is in full swing, imagine what would have happened to me if I had started honking in my village. sorry my vid won't play when I upload it. this was 16th April 2024 10pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And so it’s ok to beat them up because they honked their horn? Stop being a Thai apologist, it is totally out of order to beat up people, much less stab them, who honk their horn at you, whether the honk is warranted or not.

 

As the journalist wryly pointed out, although the assailants claimed they could not move in the traffic, they were able to make a getaway. But, as I just said, able to move in traffic or not, physical assault with a deadly weapon because of a horn honk, is unacceptable.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Rattaphum said he and his friend were angry and the gang attacked the foreign victims. Rattaphum claimed that he felt like one of the victims attempted to stab him. He claimed he found a knife on the road and stabbed Shi with that weapon.

Liar

[BTB1977]

I hope these farang lawyer up and go after them like the poor thai doctor who now suffers from PTSD and has a permanent disability.  

[NemoH]

The victims honked n got out of their cars to confront their attackers? 

Either the victims were drunk n foolhardy or they were simply arrogant n looking for a fight. 🤣🤣 so the victims lost n now claim to be victimised… 

I will have more sympathy if the victims had remained in their car n were attacked for no reason. 

Edited April 18 by NemoH

[ujayujay]

This cowards never have the courage to go one to one.....Scum!

[Jonathan Swift]

Oh

30 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

Any chance of these cowards being photographed and splashed over local news outlets like when a falang assaults a local ?

Wahhhhh, unfair to falang, wahhhhh. This whining gets old. If you don't like the way Thailand does things go back where you came from. I don't blame Thai people for being angry at foreigners when they misbehave. They have every right to be prejudiced if that's the case, it's just human nature. You're all a bunch of intruders to them, they didn't invite you here. And from where I sit it doesn't look like you have much understanding or respect for them. (I'm not referencing this incident or these particular criminals, only the ones you generally imply are "so unfair") And it's the kettle calling the stove black - you're no less prejudiced, your prejudice against Thais is transparently revealed by all  your remarks. You have no moral authority to preach from. Nor do any of the rest of you. Who cares how the press covers it? There is little or no real journalism left ANYWHERE in the world. The rest of us didn't come here to listen to a bunch of doddering complainers. We know where we're better off - here - and we're grateful. I've managed to get through 10 years here without being treated so unfairly that I have to cry to the newspapers. Imagine that. If you want to change the world join the Peace Corps. And lastly, this is an example to prove all of you wrong - Thai people actually being arrested by Thai police, but that's not good enough, is it? Of course not. You enjoy complaining too much. 

[Jonathan Swift]

Thai people actually getting arrested for crimes against foreigners. How many of you complainers does this prove wrong? Doesn't matter because you're not the sort that ever admits to being wrong, that would spoil the fun of complaining. 

[Tarteso]

Where are the 6 men in video?.. I just see 5 rats and one sea otter🤔

[soalbundy]

7 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Another good reason to stop the water fights at 6pm... when people have been on the sauce all day play turns to fights.

But hey, Srettha wanted extended party time.

In my village the water splashing has been banned. One festival was arranged with traditional dances at the temple and an archway of showers for the kids to run through, no drinking and no trouble.

[newbee2022]

Happens very often to me finding a knife on the street. 🥴

[NorthernRyland]

5 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

Oh

Wahhhhh, unfair to falang, wahhhhh. This whining gets old. If you don't like the way Thailand does things go back where you came from. I don't blame Thai people for being angry at foreigners when they misbehave. They have every right to be prejudiced if that's the case, it's just human nature. You're all a bunch of intruders to them, they didn't invite you here. And from where I sit it doesn't look like you have much understanding or respect for them. (I'm not referencing this incident or these particular criminals, only the ones you generally imply are "so unfair") And it's the kettle calling the stove black - you're no less prejudiced, your prejudice against Thais is transparently revealed by all  your remarks. You have no moral authority to preach from. Nor do any of the rest of you. Who cares how the press covers it? There is little or no real journalism left ANYWHERE in the world. The rest of us didn't come here to listen to a bunch of doddering complainers. We know where we're better off - here - and we're grateful. I've managed to get through 10 years here without being treated so unfairly that I have to cry to the newspapers. Imagine that. If you want to change the world join the Peace Corps. And lastly, this is an example to prove all of you wrong - Thai people actually being arrested by Thai police, but that's not good enough, is it? Of course not. You enjoy complaining too much. 

 

or they could not beat people for simply honking their horn but of course you will hold them to lowest possible standard.

[wealthychef]

3 hours ago, rexpotter said:

Dam, honk the horn and we get stabbed or shot.

Not the worst rule I've ever heard LOL.  I think there is more to this story than "they honked so we stabbed them."  

[tandor]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

What were the chances?

..he had a gut feeling he was going to be stabbed, so he got in first...WTF

[john donson]

hope they can identify the scum... next time, just drive off, or over them?