Pizza the action: Foreign man wreaks havoc at Phuket pizzeria

[webfact]

An unidentified foreign man went on a rampage in the Thalang district of Phuket in the early hours of this morning and physically assaulted the Thai owner of a pizza shop near Phuket International Airport. The Phuket Times reported on the incident today.

 

The report included pictures of the injured Thai pizza shop owner, a damaged car and restaurant, as well as an image of the foreign suspect. The media captioned the report…

 

“#AnotherForeignerFromFreeVisa #Phuket #CrazyForeigner. He destroyed a pizza shop outside Phuket Airport and assaulted the shop owner by strangling and pushing him to the ground. He then damaged a car before crossing the road to continue his rampage in a convenience store. The store workers were terrified and fled for their safety.”

 

The incident occurred at approximately 2am, today, September 27. The same foreign man had reportedly caused chaos and destruction at several other establishments earlier.

In the attached pictures, the pizza shop owner is seen collapsing to the ground, the car’s side window is damaged, various items are scattered on the floor of the pizza shop, and the foreign man is pictured holding a broomstick in his hand.

The media also posted two videos of the foreigner’s rampage in the comments section. The footage shows the man randomly kicking a plant pot and other objects in his path. He is also seen arguing heatedly with a Thai woman who defended herself by holding a glass bottle.

Many Thai netizens condemned the foreigner for his violent actions and expressed the view that Phuket now attracts only low-quality foreign tourists, who cause more problems than they bring in revenue. Some suggested that the foreigner would likely face only a 500-baht fine and be released.

 

The media did not clarify whether the pizza shop owner or the owners of the other affected businesses had taken legal action against the foreign man.

 

In a related report shared three weeks ago, police apprehended a foreign man after he caused a disturbance in a beauty salon near Siam BTS Station in Bangkok.

 

CCTV footage showed the shirtless man rushing into the salon’s bathroom, wearing a black bin bag around his neck. Fortunately, only a few beauty items in the shop were damaged, and no one was injured during the incident.

 

by Petch Petpailin
Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-09-27

 

[Gottfrid]

<deleted> Loser! Coming to Thailand and acting like birth gave him a brain of a chicken.

[simon43]

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... wearing a black bin bag around his neck.

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.. as you do!!

[NorthernRyland]

What can Thailand realistically do about this problem? You'd have to basically institute a discriminatory policy that denies entries to dodgy looking people. I don't think they could get away with that.

 

500 baht fine is ridiculous of course. Surely you get deported and black listed for this kind of behavior? If not that's the first place to start. Give them 30+ days in jail would make sense too.

[lordgrinz]

2 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

Give them 30+ days in jail would make sense too.

 

30 Days in jail, a larger fine of like 10,000+ baht, restoration money for any damages, and blacklisted for life.

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

What can Thailand realistically do about this problem? You'd have to basically institute a discriminatory policy that denies entries to dodgy looking people. I don't think they could get away with that.

That would exclude about 50% of arrivals.

[soalbundy]

For a start he should be made to pay restitution for the damage and injury before being prosecuted, after a prison sentence he should be removed from Thailand forever, Thailand has enough nutters of their own, they don't need a foreigner to swell the ranks.

[Luuk Chaai]

maybe they put pineapple on his pizza ?

 

[Andre0720]

Ok, ok, ok, pizza's here in Thailand are bad.

Even using ketchup as a sauce.

Sweet as they can make them.

I tried one once.

Just thought to myself: 'Ok, 'lesson learned', and moved on...

[arick]

7 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

 

30 Days in jail, a larger fine of like 10,000+ baht, restoration money for any damages, and blacklisted for life.

Come on this is a country where you can drive and kill two people on a motorbike driving your porches with no car insurance no mandatory insurance and no tax and steak 400,000,000 USD walk away free if you're Thai.

[watchcat]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

The incident occurred at approximately 2am, today, September 27. The same foreign man had reportedly caused chaos and destruction at several other establishments earlier.

 

Throw him in jail for 1 month, then deport and blacklist him, btw 2 AM is obviously too ltatelate, adjust it to 10 PM and it should be calm on the streets.

[kidneyw]

At least he did not crap on the floor like the crazy Belgian guy.

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, Andre0720 said:

Ok, ok, ok, pizza's here in Thailand are bad.

Even using ketchup as a sauce.

Sweet as they can make them.

I tried one once.

Just thought to myself: 'Ok, 'lesson learned', and moved on...

Yeah, and you made the mistake of going to Pizza Company. If you go to a real pizzeria, you will find they are good enough.

[OneMoreFarang]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

In a related report shared three weeks ago, police apprehended a foreign man after he caused a disturbance in a beauty salon near Siam BTS Station in Bangkok.

What is the relation?

Were there any incidents when Thais destroyed any shops? Are they also related? 

[Gsxrnz]

No mention of pineapple in the article.

[Thingamabob]

The problem with some western people behaving badly is that the reputation of the rest of us suffers as a result.

[bradiston]

8 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

The problem with some western people behaving badly is that the reputation of the rest of us suffers as a result.

Yes, I'm considering suing for my damaged reputation.

[ignore it]

Some folks take their pizza seriously.

[lordgrinz]

5 hours ago, Andre0720 said:

Ok, ok, ok, pizza's here in Thailand are bad.

Even using ketchup as a sauce.

Sweet as they can make them.

I tried one once.

Just thought to myself: 'Ok, 'lesson learned', and moved on...

I actually like my Pizza Company Roasted Spinach and Tomato regular pan pizza, I add extra cheese and pepperoni. Not bad for Thailand, and I like that it comes with thinly sliced Thai chilis on it to give it a little bit of spiciness. 

[lordgrinz]

3 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

The problem with some western people behaving badly is that the reputation of the rest of us suffers as a result.

My reputation proceeds me, but I I've been on good behavior in Thailand so far 😜