Car Chase in Khao Talo Pattaya: Gunfire Erupts as Police Intervene in Love Triangle Dispute

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A car chase erupted in the Khao Talo area of Pattaya, involving gunfire and damaged vehicles, before being brought under control by local police. The dramatic incident, which took place at around 11:00 on October 3, began when a confrontation over a woman spiralled into a violent pursuit through city streets.

 

Officers from the Tourist Police Division 4, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Piyapong Ensarn and other local law enforcement, responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunshots and a car chase. The incident occurred in Soi Khao Talo 5/1 in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

 

Upon arrival, police arrested 34-year-old Mr. Tosawat, recovering a .32 revolver from his possession. Mr. Sitthiporn, 22, the driver of a damaged grey Honda Civic with registration from Chonburi, was also taken into custody. The other party involved, 33-year-old Mr. Thapakornkrit, was driving a white Toyota Camry with registration from Bangkok. The Camry sustained damage to its left front side, and a white Chevrolet pickup truck at the scene had a bullet hole in its rear hood.

 

According to police, the conflict began when Mr. Tosawat, accompanied by Mr. Sitthiporn, went to visit his girlfriend at a hotel in Soi Khao Noi. Upon entering her room, he found Mr. Thapakornkrit, whom he did not recognise, lying in bed. Enraged, he attacked Mr. Thapakornkrit, who fled the scene.

 

Shortly afterward, Mr. Tosawat and Mr. Sitthiporn attempted to leave the hotel in their Honda Civic. However, they were blocked by Mr. Thapakornkrit’s friends, who arrived in a white pickup truck. Gunfire was exchanged during the altercation, with Mr. Tosawat firing his weapon to clear the path for their escape. A chase ensued through the streets of Khao Talo, with Mr. Thapakornkrit and his friends in pursuit.

 

Police, who were patrolling nearby, witnessed the chase and intervened, bringing it to an end. Mr. Tosawat claimed that he fired his gun in self-defense after hearing gunshots and to avoid being blocked. Mr. Thapakornkrit, meanwhile, stated that the altercation stemmed from a misunderstanding and insisted that he and his friends did not fire any weapons.

 

Both parties were taken to the police station for further questioning, and charges are pending as authorities investigate the full details of the incident. CCTV footage from nearby residents captured part of the chase, including the sound of multiple gunshots and the sight of the grey Honda Civic speeding away with the pickup truck and Camry in pursuit.

 

Police continue to gather evidence and will determine the appropriate charges as the investigation unfolds.

 

Picture courtesy of Sattahip News.

 

-- 2024-10-04

 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

48 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

car chase erupted in the Khao Talo area of Pattaya, involving gunfire and damaged vehicles

That Khao Talo/darkside area, lots of bad guys over there. 

 

Much safer over here in the leafy suburbs, Soi Kophai and Bongkot. 

 

 

Edited 9 hours ago by SAFETY FIRST

[Gsxrnz]

It was her brother. 

[jacko45k]

Come on guys, you never lose your woman, just your turn!

[Kerryd]

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the conflict began when Mr. Tosawat, accompanied by Mr. Sitthiporn, went to visit his girlfriend at a hotel in Soi Khao Noi.

Uh huh. Always take a buddy with you when you go to visit your "girlfriend" at a "hotel" (that probably has a "heart" and "Open 24 hours, rooms by the hour" sign outside it).

And she sounds like a winner. Has a guy in bed and two more on the way.
Makes you wonder how Mr Tosawat knew where she was.

And how it seems Mr. Thapakornkrit just happened to have a bunch of friends in a pickup very close by to come to his rescue.

Got to love how the suspects had to sit in the middle of a truckload of bottled water in the back of the police truck.
 

[bradiston]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

 

A car chase erupted in the Khao Talo area of Pattaya, involving gunfire and damaged vehicles, before being brought under control by local police. The dramatic incident, which took place at around 11:00 on October 3, began when a confrontation over a woman spiralled into a violent pursuit through city streets.

 

Officers from the Tourist Police Division 4, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Piyapong Ensarn and other local law enforcement, responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunshots and a car chase. The incident occurred in Soi Khao Talo 5/1 in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

 

Upon arrival, police arrested 34-year-old Mr. Tosawat, recovering a .32 revolver from his possession. Mr. Sitthiporn, 22, the driver of a damaged grey Honda Civic with registration from Chonburi, was also taken into custody. The other party involved, 33-year-old Mr. Thapakornkrit, was driving a white Toyota Camry with registration from Bangkok. The Camry sustained damage to its left front side, and a white Chevrolet pickup truck at the scene had a bullet hole in its rear hood.

 

According to police, the conflict began when Mr. Tosawat, accompanied by Mr. Sitthiporn, went to visit his girlfriend at a hotel in Soi Khao Noi. Upon entering her room, he found Mr. Thapakornkrit, whom he did not recognise, lying in bed. Enraged, he attacked Mr. Thapakornkrit, who fled the scene.

 

Shortly afterward, Mr. Tosawat and Mr. Sitthiporn attempted to leave the hotel in their Honda Civic. However, they were blocked by Mr. Thapakornkrit’s friends, who arrived in a white pickup truck. Gunfire was exchanged during the altercation, with Mr. Tosawat firing his weapon to clear the path for their escape. A chase ensued through the streets of Khao Talo, with Mr. Thapakornkrit and his friends in pursuit.

 

Police, who were patrolling nearby, witnessed the chase and intervened, bringing it to an end. Mr. Tosawat claimed that he fired his gun in self-defense after hearing gunshots and to avoid being blocked. Mr. Thapakornkrit, meanwhile, stated that the altercation stemmed from a misunderstanding and insisted that he and his friends did not fire any weapons.

 

Both parties were taken to the police station for further questioning, and charges are pending as authorities investigate the full details of the incident. CCTV footage from nearby residents captured part of the chase, including the sound of multiple gunshots and the sight of the grey Honda Civic speeding away with the pickup truck and Camry in pursuit.

 

Police continue to gather evidence and will determine the appropriate charges as the investigation unfolds.

 

Picture courtesy of Sattahip News.

 

-- 2024-10-04

 

 

Straight outta Keystone.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr. Thapakornkrit, meanwhile, stated that the altercation stemmed from a misunderstanding and insisted that he and his friends did not fire any weapons.

I wonder if he fired his weapon earlier and was out of ammo?

[mancub]

Wonder how this one is going to resolve itself !  I'd like to see pistols at dawn for these occasions .Be a good tourist attraction also.

[brianthainess]

7 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

It was her brother. 

You beat me to it. 

[factual monk]

disappointed as only Thai's were involved in this...

no  Russian, Chinese or Indian involved... many who love to rant against these country folks left with nothing much to comment on... 🙄

[brianthainess]

44 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I wonder if he fired his weapon earlier and was out of ammo?

What sort of weapon are you referring to ?................

[sammieuk1]

The Chevrolet was in the wrong hood by the sound of it🤔