Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

An incident in the quiet housing estate near Phibun Songkhram Road, Nonthaburi, has left residents shocked. Mr. Phanumeth, a 67-year-old manager of the estate, filed a complaint at Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station after being punched to the ground by a British resident named Matthew.

 

Matthew, who has been living in the village with his Thai wife for several years, is known among the local security guards for his volatile temper and frequent disruptions. 

 

The altercation occurred around 8:30 AM on the morning of 31st May. Matthew approached the security booth in a heated state, demanding details about all the security personnel without offering a clear reason.

 

Mr. Phanumeth, witnessing the commotion, approached with the intention of diffusing the situation. 

 

 

In an unexpected turn, Matthew's anger escalated, and he allegedly struck Mr. Phanumeth, causing the elderly man to fall to the ground. Onlookers quickly rushed to the scene to assist the victim and called the local authorities.

 

Residents of the estate are both shocked and concerned. "Matthew's temper has always been an issue," one neighbour said on the condition of anonymity. "But no one expected it to come to this."

 

Police have yet to formally charge Matthew, though investigations continue. He has been requested to remain available for questioning. 

 

Mr. Phanumeth, meanwhile, was taken to a nearby hospital where he received treatment for his injuries. He is currently recovering at home.

 

The incident has sparked a broader conversation about safety and conflict resolution within the community. Village leaders have called for an urgent meeting to discuss measures to ensure such incidents do not recur.

 

Residents hope for a swift resolution to this disturbing episode, seeking to restore peace and normalcy in their once-tranquil neighbourhood.

 

 

-- 2024-06-03

 

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An interesting comparison here between the media of two countries, Thai media makes a point of naming nationalities, British media make a point of not revealing nationality or ethnicity.

Better imop to call him a brit as opposed to a broader Falang !

 

I hope they deal with the event fairly!

 

 

 

Edited June 3, 20242 yr by riclag

Reads like Matthew needs a slap, to bring him down to earth....

32 minutes ago, anterian said:

An interesting comparison here between the media of two countries, Thai media makes a point of naming nationalities, British media make a point of not revealing nationality or ethnicity.

In England, everyone knows the ethnicity of those involved in violent crime

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Village leaders

It is a housing estate.  Here being called a village.  Using this logic my condo complex is a city.

 

is any of this really news?

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Residents hope for a swift resolution to this disturbing episode, seeking to restore peace and normalcy in their once-tranquil neighbourhood.

sounds like this guy is trouble and needs to be gotten rid of entirely.

Thai media appears to be inciting racial tensions. Anything bad about a farang gets front page billing. Thai on Thai…yawn.

 

Or maybe these farang stories only get top billing in English Thai media in order to incite opinions among farang. Equally bad in my book.

 

The media should show some responsibility and report matters of consequence, not race.

A housing estate is a housing estate. A village is a village. And a housing estate can be part of a village or city. Is it that hard to understand? 

 

Edited June 3, 20242 yr by MikeUdon

1 hour ago, anterian said:

An interesting comparison here between the media of two countries, Thai media makes a point of naming nationalities, British media make a point of not revealing nationality or ethnicity.

it's because Thai people never commit crimes such as this, only foreigners.

Some of these insecure and inadequate Thai men just can't wait to have a go at farang.

 

In this instance, it looks like the farang had enough. 

2 minutes ago, MikeUdon said:

A housing estate is a housing estate. A village is a village. Is it that hard to understand? 

Blame it all on the changes of ownership Thai Visa has undergone.

36 minutes ago, Albaby said:

In England, everyone knows the ethnicity of those involved in violent crime

 

Yup.

 

 

1 hour ago, anterian said:

An interesting comparison here between the media of two countries, Thai media makes a point of naming nationalities, British media make a point of not revealing nationality or ethnicity.

 

Very obvious why if you think about it for more than 1 minute

37 minutes ago, Albaby said:

In England, everyone knows the ethnicity of those involved in violent crime

Irish

The story is just telling us farangy's, on a farangy forum, that one of us farangy's is being naughty.

So, for some here, nothing to do with what Thais do.....😋

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Matthew, who has been living in the village with his Thai wife for several years, is known among the local security guards for his volatile temper and frequent disruptions.

Not any more... deport him.

3 minutes ago, Dmaxdan said:

it's because Thai people never commit crimes such as this, only foreigners.

They get reported as well. Just check out the Thai local TV news sometime.

5 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Thai media appears to be inciting racial tensions.

I think Brits punching elderly locals in the face might be more responsible for inciting racial tensions.

 

Similar incident three days ago.

2 minutes ago, AdrianUk said:

 

Very obvious why if you think about it for more than 1 minute

One is woke.

the other is real. 

There are always 2 sides to every story, it would be interesting to see the footage leading up to the still image pictured.

11 minutes ago, kuzmabruk said:

It is a housing estate.  Here being called a village.  Using this logic my condo complex is a city.

 

is any of this really news?

Commonly know as a Moo Baan in Thailand... Your Condo is just that, a Condo

1 minute ago, MalcolmB said:

I think Brits punching elderly locals in the face might be more responsible for inciting racial tensions.

 

Similar incident three days ago.

Good morning Goat, why change your name........

6 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Some of these insecure and inadequate Thai men just can't wait to have a go at farang.

 

In this instance, it looks like the farang had enough. 

You mean the falang who had a history of a bad temper?

Farang probably had enough of the passive-aggressive nonsense from the Thai manager and security guards and snapped. 

 

There's definitely previous between them though, as the article alludes to. 

 

The problem is as soon as we do this as foreigners they win. 

7 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Thai media appears to be inciting racial tensions. Anything bad about a farang gets front page billing. Thai on Thai…yawn.

 

Or maybe these farang stories only get top billing in English Thai media in order to incite opinions among farang. Equally bad in my book.

 

The media should show some responsibility and report matters of consequence, not race.

Expats should not have attitudes, how do you think this would have gone down if it was in the UK and a Thai man did this 

1 minute ago, giddyup said:

You mean the falang who had a history of a bad temper?

 

History of bad temper according to the village manager and security guards.

1 minute ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Farang probably had enough of the passive-aggressive nonsense from the Thai manager and security guards and snapped. 

 

There's definitely previous between them though, as the article alludes to. 

 

The problem is as soon as we do this as foreigners they win. 

Sounds like the falang had a history of "snapping".

Just now, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

History of bad temper according to the village manager and security guards.

Oh, it's a conspiracy against the Brit.

Just now, giddyup said:

Sounds like the falang had a history of "snapping".

 

According to the village manager and security guards, one of whom was just punched on the nose and landed on his ar*e.

 

I wouldn't be so quick to believe them as an authoritative or accurate source considering the circumstances.