Foreign men vandalise Phuket restaurant, shatter windows and flee

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Two foreign men vandalised a local restaurant in Phuket early this morning, September 30, shattering glass windows and causing distress among staff and nearby residents. The incidents occurred at the Birds Cafe Restaurant in Soi OrBorTor, Cherng Talay, and prompted a police investigation.

 

The first act of vandalism took place at approximately 2.18am when a foreign man arrived on a motorbike, parked in front of the establishment, and proceeded to break the glass windows.

 

According to the Phuket News, a 68 year old security guard at the restaurant, Kochem Nukun, described the noise as loud enough to resemble a gunshot, which led to fears that a firearm had been used. The assailant quickly fled the scene on his motorcycle.

Less than an hour later, at around 2.58am, a second foreign man arrived at the same Phuket restaurant and smashed more glass before fleeing similarly. This second act intensified the panic among the restaurant’s staff and nearby residents.

Police are now focused on identifying and apprehending the suspects. as well as working to confirm the motives behind these alarming attacks.

 

The incidents have left the community rattled, with residents and business owners calling for increased security measures in the area. The restaurant remains closed while repairs are underway and police continue their investigation.

 

The motivation behind the attacks remains unclear, but the deliberate targeting of the restaurant within such a short time frame suggests a possible connection between the two vandals.

 

by Ryan Turner
Image courtesy of Cherng Talay Police

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-09-30

 

 

[Will B Good]

 

 

 

I'd be paying a visit to nearby competitors.

[Olof Karlsson]

When thai people do the same,aseannow dont care. Its not interesting  for them

[Mburo]

And the local community  Is ‘rattled’. Hahaha 

[JonnyF]

Probably over something petty like a padded bill or a disagreement with staff. 

[Iron Tongue]

Message sent...

... and definitely received.

No use for any of us to get involved.

[Gottfrid]

11 minutes ago, Olof Karlsson said:

When thai people do the same,aseannow dont care. Its not interesting  for them

Please give us some examples of that.

[gravity101]

20 minutes ago, Iron Tongue said:

Message sent...

... and definitely received.

No use for any of us to get involved.

Agree. Russian on Russian dispute. Keep clear.

[MalcolmB]

16 minutes ago, gravity101 said:

Agree. Russian on Russian dispute. Keep clear.

Russian restaurant and Russian nail salon.

 

It might have been the Ukraines?

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

I'd be paying a visit to nearby competitors.

Why would they use foreign thugs?

Unless the restaurant is foreign backed and has a local dispute with someone?

Edited 1 hour ago by hotchilli

[Will B Good]

Just now, hotchilli said:

Why would they use foreign thugs?

 

 

Were the restaurants not both owned by foreigners?

[ronster]

Sure wasn't just the same guy ! 😀

[ujayujay]

Its a reminder: The restaurant owner certainly forgot to pay the protection money

[Brian Hull]

Maybe it was the same guy twice

 

[SE23inPhuket]

Good job we’ve got the obligatory ‘pointer’, otherwise we’d never have spotted the window 

[connda]

Dissatisfied customer?  🤔