Pattaya’s sharp teens: Samurai swords land youngsters in hot water

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Pattaya police arrested a group of teenagers, aged between 14 and 16 years, for possessing samurai swords and other weapons. The incident took place yesterday around 6pm near the Dongtan substation of Pattaya Police Station.

 

Among the confiscated items were three samurai swords, each measuring between 30 and 50 centimetres, six pocket knives, and three brass knuckles. The teens, comprising six boys and two girls, were found mingling with tourists when the police arrived.

 

A tip-off from a vigilant citizen, who noticed the teens brandishing the weapons, led to the swift police response. Upon arrival, officers observed the group displaying signs of nervousness. A subsequent search revealed the weapons concealed in their clothing and bags.

 

According to the teenagers, they carried the weapons to rescue a friend who they claimed had been kidnapped and assaulted by unknown attackers. They asserted that the weapons were meant for self-defence during their rescue attempt. Despite their explanation, the police remained sceptical and detained them at the Dongtan substation.

The parents of the detained teens were contacted and may face legal repercussions.

Pattaya police apprehended a group of teens, aged between 14 and 16 years, for possessing samurai swords and other weapons

 

Pictures courtesy of Pattaya News

 

In related news, Chaing Mai authorities apprehended an 18 year old gang leader in May following a robbery spree, his latest venture involved threatening and attacking local skateboarders with a samurai sword, before speeding off on a motorcycle driven by his assailants.

 

Police Lieutenant and Deputy Investigation Chief of Mueng Chiang Mai Police Station Worawan Kanwana, along with investigation officers, yesterday arrested an 18 year old man nicknamed Bung Peach (pseudonym), along with two accomplices 17 year old Black, and a 14 year old Dao.

They were found in possession of a samurai sword, motorcycles used in the crimes, and fruit juices and cigarettes robbed from victims.

 

The incident began on May 11 when 20 year old Kangchit, and his 20 year old friend Thakdanai were skateboarding at Prasertsaran Land in Chiang Mai. The teenage gang led by Bung Peach rode up on motorcycles, pulled out a samurai sword, robbed the two young men and assaulted them.

 

by Bob Scott
Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-07-31

 

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[stoner]

we get the point. you continue to take a stab at witty headlines. slashing and slicing through the internets. 

 

will we see super sayan mode though ? 

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

According to the teenagers, they carried the weapons to rescue a friend who they claimed had been kidnapped and assaulted by unknown attackers

I suppose informing the cops didn't even cross there minds.

[brianthainess]

Time to get Tough with having weapons like this, 2 years MANDATORY sentence, in a secure facility no ifs of buts. Same as the UK.  

[thesetat2013]

Parents will pay a small fine in an envelope and all is well again. Until one of these kids actually kills someone in the future. 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Among the confiscated items were three samurai swords, each measuring between 30 and 50 centimetres, six pocket knives, and three brass knuckles. The teens, comprising six boys and two girls, were found mingling with tourists when the police arrived.

Kids having fun?

[ronster]

Use their weapons to chop digits from them !! 

[Regyai]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Time to get Tough with having weapons like this, 2 years MANDATORY sentence, in a secure facility no ifs of buts. Same as the UK.  

 

 

You're seriously holding up the UK as an exemplar 

[Photoguy21]

Bob,

Are you sure this is correct "motorcycle driven by his assailants."? Assailants? Really

[brianthainess]

20 minutes ago, Regyai said:

 

 

You're seriously holding up the UK as an exemplar 

Yes I know recent events are wrong, but MOST gun and knife crime in the UK is gang related, but Mandatory prison sentences are better than nothing. Stabbings here are a near daily occurrence. 

[jacko45k]

18 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Time to get Tough with having weapons like this, 2 years MANDATORY sentence, in a secure facility no ifs of buts. Same as the UK.  

No space left in the 'secure facilities' in the UK I hear, so I wonder if it really happens.