A tense standoff lasting nearly four hours ended tragically on September 28, when a 39-year-old man, identified as Nirut Yamphuang, took his own life following a failed police negotiation. The drama unfolded in a parking lot near the popular Xzyte entertainment area in central Pattaya.

 

It all began earlier in the day when Patiphol Praipairat, a 20-year-old motorcycle taxi driver, reported being threatened at gunpoint by Nirut. The suspect, driving a silver Toyota Yaris, had pulled up near Patiphol's taxi stand and accused him of causing offense, brandishing a gun in the process. Patiphol managed to walk away unharmed, but Nirut fled the scene, sparking a citywide search.

 

At around 20:00 police, acting on a tip from Patiphol who spotted the same car near the Xzyte parking lot, moved in with over 20 officers. Nirut, realising the police presence, attempted to flee but was eventually cornered inside the parking area.

 

 

As tensions escalated, police, led by Deputy Investigation Chief Pol Lt Col Thananon Athiphansri, attempted to negotiate with Nirut, who confirmed through a Facebook conversation that he was indeed the person involved in the earlier incident. However, Nirut expressed that his greater concern was an outstanding arrest warrant for attempted murder from Ratchaburi province in 2014. Threatening to take his own life, Nirut demanded that officers not approach.

 

In a shocking turn, Nirut requested a bottle of beer to steady his nerves and posted a farewell message on Facebook, saying, "I love everyone. I created this mess, and I will end it myself. This will be my last post. Don't call me, I need to save the battery for my final talk with my mom. Love you all."

 

Police intensified their efforts as they feared for the safety of nearby residents and tourists. A 200-metre perimeter was set up around the area as Chief Pol Col Navin Theerawit, head of Pattaya Police, took over negotiations, approaching Nirut within five metres. After a 20-minute conversation that seemed to ease the tension, the chief turned his back to report to his team. At that moment, Nirut raised his gun and shot himself in the head.

 

Medical teams rushed in but found Nirut in critical condition, with a gunshot wound to his right temple. He was taken to Pattaya City Hospital for emergency treatment. Investigators later determined the gun was a modified blank pistol.

 

Witnesses and friends, including a 46-year-old colleague who chose to remain anonymous, expressed that Nirut had not intended to harm anyone but had become overwhelmed by fear of prosecution and job loss following the conflict with the motorcycle taxi drivers.

 

The police are continuing their investigation into the incident and have taken possession of the modified firearm as evidence.

 

Picture and video from responders.

 

-- 2024-09-29

 

 

 

 

Running around with a gun wouldn't of helped his case of attempted murder

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

In a shocking turn, Nirut requested a bottle of beer to steady his nerves and posted a farewell message on Facebook, saying, "I love everyone. 

I can't see anything shocking in requesting a beer. 🍺

 

It'd be unaustralian not to let him have a farewell beer, he did love everyone. 

 

Some images and video from the incident.

 

 

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Running around with a gun wouldn't of helped his case of attempted murder

He should not have been running around in the first place. One less of these local locos to worry about.

13 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

near the Xzyte parking lot

I miss the old Xzyte nightclub. 

 

I stayed Silver Place apartments across the road for many months. I'd go to the nightclub regularly, fun, fun fun 👍

 

No great loss.

^^^

Damn, some heartless mother-f on this forum.

5 minutes ago, kramer2011 said:

^^^

Damn, some heartless mother-f on this forum.

Exactly, why ever did he shoot himself in the temple, he should have stuck it in his mouth pointing upward, messier but more effective.

^^^

Thanks for proving my point buttercup.

 

 

 

So guns do kill people?

So a happy ending all round. Gun control still going well then.........

Should stop and search every vehicle in the land, if they want to make this country safer.

Down there last night. Had girlfriend ask security guard who explained a man committed suicide.  I was wondering what the back story to this event was.  Unfortunately it seems challenging finding the resources or help needed to work through these difficult problems Before they reach the critical point.

 

 

22 minutes ago, J Branche said:

Unfortunately it seems challenging finding the resources or help needed to work through these difficult problems Before they reach the critical point.

 

Thais always have their Wats and families. Women: add beauty shops.

 

Plenty of resources and help in the USA. Yet

 

Suicide rates increased 37% between 2000-2018 and decreased 5% between 2018-2020. However, rates returned to their peak in 2022.

     --https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/data.html

On 9/29/2024 at 3:59 AM, Georgealbert said:

In a shocking turn, Nirut requested a bottle of beer to steady his nerves and posted a farewell message on Facebook, saying, "I love everyone. I created this mess, and I will end it myself. This will be my last post. Don't call me, I need to save the battery for my final talk with my mom. Love you all."

Bye...

18 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

So guns do kill people?

Only when pointed at them... otherwise they remain harmless.

19 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

So guns do kill people?

Only when some loser pulls the trigger, the rest of the time they just collect dust. 

one nutter less, happy ending...specially for the one he tried to kill in 2014

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

Only when some loser pulls the trigger, the rest of the time they just collect dust. 

 

 

Seems better they do nothing but collect dust then.

 

 

 

42 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Seems better they do nothing but collect dust then.

 

 

 

Well with the price of ammo these days, most of them do

Just now, Yagoda said:

Well with the price of ammo these days, most of them do

 

 

Heartening to hear.

 

 

Paranoia is a dreadful illness.

Always think the worst outcome and nobody can persuade you otherwise.

2 minutes ago, Kinok Farang said:

Paranoia is a dreadful illness.

Always think the worst outcome and nobody can persuade you otherwise.

 

 

....and it doesn't mean there isn't someone really after you....that's the worst part.

On 9/29/2024 at 4:04 AM, kramer2011 said:

Damn, some heartless mother-f on this forum.

 

Well he wasn't murdered, he took his own life,if you feel comforted with this?

4 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

Well he wasn't murdered, he took his own life,if you feel comforted with this?

 

I read your reply three times and still don't understand your point...comforted?

On 9/29/2024 at 11:44 AM, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

So guns do kill people?

 

People kill people, usually with implements other than guns. 

8 hours ago, Bobthegimp said:

 

People kill people, usually with implements other than guns. 

Not that old chestnut again!

10 hours ago, Bobthegimp said:

 

People kill people, usually with implements other than guns. 

 

 

 

Unless you live in America of course......then it's guns.