A violent altercation involving a sword and knife broke out in Karon, Phuket, last night, leaving both a French and a Thai man with serious injuries. The incident, starting late in the evening, quickly escalated from a heated verbal exchange to a dangerous physical confrontation.

 

According to Karon Police, the episode began around 9:30 PM when Mr Jirasak ‘Mun’ Thonghor, a local resident, allegedly threw a beer bottle into the home of Mr Arnaud Cezard, a 50-year-old French national. The initial provocation led to a furious argument, which soon spiralled out of control. 

 

The fight took place near Soi Green Drinking Water, where both men armed themselves—one with a knife and the other with a sword. The police have yet to confirm who wielded which weapon, but the confrontation swiftly turned violent, resulting in both men needing immediate medical attention. 

 

 

Mr Cezard and Mr Thonghor were rushed to separate hospitals following the brawl. While Mr Cezard has since made a recovery, Mr Thonghor remains in a more critical condition and is currently intubated. Colonel Khundet Na Nongkhai informed local media that ongoing investigations are focusing on the origin of the dispute and the specifics of the altercation.

 

Authorities are now scrutinising CCTV footage and collecting witness testimonies to piece together the night's events. The investigation’s outcome will determine whether legal actions will be taken against either or both of the involved parties.

 

TOP Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-05-22

 

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

Authorities are now scrutinising CCTV footage

 

cctv footage works again. wow. 

Never take a knife to a sword fight?

For their honour and reliving the 17th and 18th centuries, they challenged each other to a duel.

 

Extracts from wikipedia:

"During the 17th and 18th centuries (and earlier), duels were mostly single combats fought with swords (the rapier and later the small sword)"

 

"The duel was based on a code of honour. Duels were fought not to kill the opponent but to gain "satisfaction", that is, to restore one's honour by demonstrating a willingness to risk one's life for it"

2 minutes ago, freeworld said:

For their honour and reliving the 17th and 18th centuries, they challenged each other to a duel.

 

Extracts from wikipedia:

"During the 17th and 18th centuries (and earlier), duels were mostly single combats fought with swords (the rapier and later the small sword)"

 

"The duel was based on a code of honour. Duels were fought not to kill the opponent but to gain "satisfaction", that is, to restore one's honour by demonstrating a willingness to risk one's life for it"

What about pistols at 20 paces? Wasn't that popular?

3 hours ago, webfact said:

one with a knife and the other with a sword

 

where was his gun  

2 minutes ago, roo860 said:

What about pistols at 20 paces? Wasn't that popular?

I think that came later with the English:

"...but beginning in the late 18th century in England, duels were more commonly fought using pistols. Fencing and shooting continued to coexist throughout the 19th century."

 

33 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Never take a knife to a sword fight?

I was going to say that but it's not correct  '   ...   never take a knife to a gun fight is the correct version ..  

Whatever happened to the good old days when if two men fought, they fought man-on-man with no weapons. Using a weapon is cowardly. 

31 minutes ago, steven100 said:

I was going to say that but it's not correct  '   ...   never take a knife to a gun fight is the correct version ..  

Yes, I know that thanks, a gun would have been preferable.

The most surprising thing about this 'altercation' is that it was one on one....

The most surprising thing is the Frenchman didn't surrender half way through the fight.... 

"While Mr Cezard has since made a recovery, Mr Thonghor remains in a more critical condition and is currently intubated"

 

If the article is accurate and Mr. Thonghor started it all off by throwing a beer bottle, it sounds like Mr. Thonhor "effed around and found out".

27 minutes ago, Martin71 said:

The most surprising thing is the Frenchman didn't surrender half way through the fight.... 

Or run away.... Oops sorry that belongs with the Italians 

Why the Thai threw the beer bottle?😳

Full?

Maybe he didn't know that the Frog like wine more than beer.🤗

Hon guard the sword is mightier  than the knife

 

The Thai guy must have realised his weapon is  bigger than mine 😱

4 hours ago, steven100 said:

I was going to say that but it's not correct  '   ...   never take a knife to a gun fight is the correct version ..  

no s##T  Sherlock

I'm for legalizing sword duels.

 

Most of the ruffians are still up at dawn anyway. 

 

In the event the puritanicals get their way, they can convert all the newly vacant weed shops to fencing schools.

 

Think of the machismo of dueling scars and swaggering about with your sword.

 

5 hours ago, stoner said:

 

cctv footage works again. wow. 

Privately owned CCTV... 

5 hours ago, roo860 said:

Never take a knife to a sword fight?

en garde

8 hours ago, webfact said:

While Mr Cezard has since made a recovery, Mr Thonghor remains in a more critical condition

I guess that tells us who had the sword....

5 hours ago, Galong said:

the good old days

when exactly were these?

1 hour ago, ignore it said:

I'm for legalizing sword duels.

 

Most of the ruffians are still up at dawn anyway. 

 

In the event the puritanicals get their way, they can convert all the newly vacant weed shops to fencing schools.

 

Think of the machismo of dueling scars and swaggering about with your sword.

 

 

Well said.... just imagine..someone gets on your wick... challenge em..pull out your claymore and give em the Conner Mcloud, Highlander haircut...

52 minutes ago, n00dle said:

I guess that tells us who had the sword....

 

 

Silly Somchai

 

Dont throw bottles at cuirassiers

6 hours ago, roo860 said:

What about pistols at 20 paces? Wasn't that popular?

I prefer swords because you have to get up close and it's you and your skills versus your opponent. Guns are too easy! Also, a "zipper" on your body, after they've stitched you up, looks way more impressive than a bullet hole. 🤪

Odds on it had something to do with the female in the photo .

 

A jealous "local resident" ?🤔 alcohol & drugs bring inside out. 

Not the sharpest tools

6 hours ago, Martin71 said:

The most surprising thing is the Frenchman didn't surrender half way through the fight.... 

Or open his legs and bend over not once but twice 

Straight out of a story happening in the Middle Ages...