Thai Mascot Worker Punched Unconscious by Foreigner; Attacker Sought

[webfact]

CCTV screenshot

 

In an unexpected turn of events, a Thai mascot worker was assaulted by a foreigner, leaving him unconscious. The incident has sparked a widespread social media campaign to identify and apprehend the assailant.

 

The unfortunate event occurred on 3rd July, when a Facebook user recounted his harrowing experience, seeking assistance in locating the foreigner responsible for the attack.

 

The victim, donning a green mascot costume, detailed the incident: “I need everyone’s help. I don’t know the attacker’s name, nationality, or anything else. Please share his picture to help find him.

 

I was in my mascot costume when a foreign man approached me for a handshake. As I extended my hand, he squeezed it painfully, prompting me to cry out and withdraw. Suddenly, he punched me in the face, right where my eyes align with the costume’s mask, reported Matichon.

 

I fell to the ground and lost consciousness for a brief moment. Despite wearing a padded suit, the force of the blow and fall caused some minor injuries. It was only thanks to the staff members that I managed to get up, although I was too dazed to pursue the attacker.

 

Having worked as a mascot for nearly a decade, this incident shook me profoundly. I am now seeking justice and an apology from the assailant. Please share my story widely. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”

 

Sharing further details, the mascot worker explained, “For those wondering why I didn’t fight back, I blacked out. Even if I had retaliated, imagine the headlines: ‘Mascot punches tourist.’ It would be a disaster.”

 

The social media plea aims to mobilize public support to identify the attacker and ensure the mascot worker receives the justice he deserves. The incident is a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers faced by workers even in seemingly safe, everyday roles.

 

CCTV screenshot

 

-- 2024-07-04

 

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[nobodysfriend]

Why did he punch the " mascot " ...?

I do not think that he was offended by something the ' mascot ' did ...

Must have had a bad day . may be GF left or something ...

He should learn to behave in a foreign country .

If , ever , they catch him , put the mascot costume on him and let some Thai his own size smack him , just as he did ...

Time to learn a lesson ...

[BestB]

Find it hard to believe someone would just king hit for no reason , other than a handshake. Mascot might be hiding few details 

[khunpin]

Another militant Arab! 

[topt]

The guy with him in the main pic is just standing there laughing by the looks of it........very strange

[anyone]

People with beards are always kind of crazy. A beard is just a way to show everyone that they are "not like everyone else" LOL.

[spidermike007]

Nothing really surprises me these days and foreigners misbehaving since seems to get more and more attention I don't think that this kind of thing is going to diminish anytime soon because Thailand seems to be attracting a lower and lower quality element as time passes. Quantity over quality is never a good idea unless you're selling $2 items at a swap meet. I wonder if the authorities will ever figure that out, I think it's just over their heads. 

 

Normal people don't behave like this, normal people don't just punch people randomly, however the terrible aspect of this is that foreigners misbehaving seems to be attracting more and more media attention, and for some reason it seems to be a very popular topic. 

[hunkidori]

Indian

[Smokey and the Bandit]

Needs to be deported!

[Aussie999]

I'd like to see the video, from the photo, the punch wasn't strong  or penetrating, and certainly nowhere near where his eyes are... but hard to explain why he was unconscious,  with all that padding around him. Like I said, show the video.

[harryviking]

Indians?🙄 Who ever they are. Arrest and jail them for a LONG time before deportation and ban forever!

[Mr Dome]

48 minutes ago, BestB said:

Find it hard to believe someone would just king hit for no reason , other than a handshake. Mascot might be hiding few details 

I, on the other hand, find it very believable because sadly, some people are like this and similar instances of unprovoked violence are reported pretty much everyday.

 

The attacker obviously felt he was only punching an artificial creation and discounted the fact that there is a real human inside. 

I hope he will be identified.

[cracker1]

No mention of a complaint to the police who could track the assailant with CCTV ?

What is the significance of the escalator photo ?

 

[karmasdestiny]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

CCTV screenshot

 

In an unexpected turn of events, a Thai mascot worker was assaulted by a foreigner, leaving him unconscious. The incident has sparked a widespread social media campaign to identify and apprehend the assailant.

 

The unfortunate event occurred on 3rd July, when a Facebook user recounted his harrowing experience, seeking assistance in locating the foreigner responsible for the attack.

 

The victim, donning a green mascot costume, detailed the incident: “I need everyone’s help. I don’t know the attacker’s name, nationality, or anything else. Please share his picture to help find him.

 

I was in my mascot costume when a foreign man approached me for a handshake. As I extended my hand, he squeezed it painfully, prompting me to cry out and withdraw. Suddenly, he punched me in the face, right where my eyes align with the costume’s mask, reported Matichon.

 

I fell to the ground and lost consciousness for a brief moment. Despite wearing a padded suit, the force of the blow and fall caused some minor injuries. It was only thanks to the staff members that I managed to get up, although I was too dazed to pursue the attacker.

 

 

Having worked as a mascot for nearly a decade, this incident shook me profoundly. I am now seeking justice and an apology from the assailant. Please share my story widely. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”

 

Sharing further details, the mascot worker explained, “For those wondering why I didn’t fight back, I blacked out. Even if I had retaliated, imagine the headlines: ‘Mascot punches tourist.’ It would be a disaster.”

 

The social media plea aims to mobilize public support to identify the attacker and ensure the mascot worker receives the justice he deserves. The incident is a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers faced by workers even in seemingly safe, everyday roles.

 

CCTV screenshot

 

-- 2024-07-04

 

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What a coward and bastard!!! The streets have to be cleaned of scum like this man!!!

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, BestB said:

Find it hard to believe someone would just king hit for no reason , other than a handshake. Mascot might be hiding few details 

Or the guy is a genuine a-hole

[Mr Meeseeks]

Arrest and deport this kaek immediately!

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Normal people don't behave like this, normal people don't just punch people randomly, however the terrible aspect of this is that foreigners misbehaving seems to be attracting more and more media attention, and for some reason it seems to be a very popular topic.

Why is it a terrible aspect? It´s only a natural result. Today we have social media, people with camera in their phones always ready to capture the event as well as much better quality CCTV. At the same time the amount of crazy foreigner behaving like arses in Thailand seems to increase. Of course the media and the people will contrate much harder on it, show more of it and react more to it.

[Phuket Pete]

6 months in a Thai Jail should make him see the error of his ways ! - No need to blacklist him. I doubt he'll ever want to come back. 🤣

[soalbundy]

punched him right in the smiley, I don't know, it's my evil sense of humour but I burst out laughing when I read it. Just a friendly mascot getting in your face then wham! The mascot guy probably wasn't really hurt, from the photo it looks more like a jab than a punch but for the mascot guy this could be a nice little earner.

[ignore it]

6 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Yes, or Pakistani. Which suggests nationalist animosity, if the assailant was Indian. Though the photo shown at the top tells us nothing really.

 

Not sure I know what a 'mascot worker' is ... Someone small and dressed in a funny outfit? In this case, an outfit representing a country or sports team?

 

 

Yeah, like I was thinking the green over white thingie behind his fist triggered him. 

[chippendale]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

“For those wondering why I didn’t fight back, I blacked out. Even if I had retaliated, imagine the headlines: ‘Mascot punches tourist.’ It would be a disaster.”

 

Because it was a one vs one fight. Thai men don't do that.

 

At least five vs one to feel safe.

[renaissanc]

I think Immigration has software that identifies foreigners even when the whole face isn't visible. I hear that Thai prisons have around 180 people in a cell. They were made for 500 people. Immigration's IDC is also grossly crowded. The man will soon regret what he did.

[Dont confuse me]

1 hour ago, hunkidori said:

Indian

At least he's not Caucasian! Looks like one of the high end tourists. 

[tandor]

1 hour ago, anyone said:

People with beards are always kind of crazy. A beard is just a way to show everyone that they are "not like everyone else" LOL.

not really..he probably shaved two hours earlier !

[Gecko123]

It was most likely playful horseplay gone terribly wrong. The guy simply misjudged the amount of protection the costume padding provided.  His companion appears to be smiling which suggests that it was done playfully. The stance the guy took when delivering the punch (he does not appear to have put his full body into the punch) does not suggest that his intention was to injure the guy either. Poor choice for a horseplay target, but my guess is that's about it.

[freedomnow]

10 minutes ago, Gecko123 said:

The guy was most likely playfully giving the mascot a sock in the jaw as a joke and misjudged the amount of protection the costume padding provided. His companion appears to be smiling which suggests that it was done playfully. The stance the guy took when delivering the punch (he does not appear to have put his full body into the punch) does not suggest that his intention was to injure the guy either. Poor choice for a horseplay target, but my guess is that's about it.

It may have been that actually....spur of moment over-reach.

[Enoon]

3 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

Why did he punch the " mascot " ...?

I do not think that he was offended by something the ' mascot ' did ...

Must have had a bad day . may be GF left or something ...

He should learn to behave in a foreign country .

If , ever , they catch him , put the mascot costume on him and let some Thai his own size smack him , just as he did ...

Time to learn a lesson ...

 

Perhaps the perp, who looks like he could be a Hindustani, is one of Modis charming ultra-nationalists and felt a conditioned compulsion to punch the mascot......because it is the colours of the Pakistani flag?

 

Oh, looks like previous posters have already gone that route.

 

Never mind.

 

 

[NicoBKK]

trying to imitate Conor McGregor vs the Miami Heat mascot

[tjintx]

1 hour ago, karmasdestiny said:

What a coward and bastard!!! The streets have to be cleaned of scum like this man!!!

 

Did anyone prophesize these people?   Only Travis.   Come in, Travis.

 

 Someday a real rain will come and wash this scum off the streets.

[Frankie baby]

Going by the photo it looks like he didn't put much in the punch. Anyway, it's time to get a proper job.