Foreigner Causes Christmas Chaos: Misfires Firework in Pattaya, Sparks Panic

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture captured from CCTV

 

A bizarre incident turned a Christmas celebration dangerous and chaotic, when a foreign man, described as heavily tattooed and bald, accidentally ignited some fireworks incorrectly, causing an explosion in the middle of a busy street in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya. The incident left bystanders panicking, tourists fleeing for safety, and a local gift shop partially damaged by a small fire..

 

The event, which occurred shortly after midnight on Christmas night, saw a foreigner lighting fireworks outside a bar. However, the firework was reportedly placed upside down, causing it to explode violently on the ground. Sparks and debris flew in all directions, creating panic among nearby residents and tourists. Shrapnel from the firework ignited items at a nearby gift shop, resulting in damages estimated at over 20,000 baht.

 

CCTV footage captured the shocking moment, showing the man fleeing the scene moments after the explosion. According to witnesses, the man entered a bar before slipping out the back door. He was later seen getting into a grey Honda Civic, reportedly a Bolt ride-hailing vehicle, and speeding off in the direction of Central Pattaya Road.

 

Ms. “Mae,” a 38-year-old employee of the damaged shop, described the harrowing ordeal, stating, “I heard the sound of fireworks being lit near the shop. Suddenly, sparks flew everywhere, and people started screaming and running. The firework sparks hit the front of our shop, and items on display caught fire. I was terrified and couldn’t move as the sparks were flying in all directions.”

 

She added that the damages to the shop, which sells cosmetics, clothing, and gift items, amounted to more than 20,000 baht. “If the sparks had hit the building itself, the damage could have been far worse,” she noted.

 

Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The foreigner, described as bald, standing approximately 185–195 cm tall, and covered in tattoos on his arms and legs, is now a wanted man. Police are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward, with a reward being offered.

 

Victims of the incident have filed complaints with Pattaya City Police Station, demanding swift action to locate and prosecute the individual responsible for the reckless act.

-- 2024-12-28

 

 

 

[Emdog]

ah, some things never change....

[Jim Blue]

4 minutes ago, Emdog said:

ah, some things never change....

Heavily tattooed , bald and fireworks. What could possibly go wrong !

[soalbundy]

They could have enhanced the description, I'll take a guess, fat, bald, tattooed, drunk and stupid but that could fit any number of falang in Pattaya.

[AloisAmrein]

Another quality tourist

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture captured from CCTV

 

A bizarre incident turned a Christmas celebration dangerous and chaotic, when a foreign man, described as heavily tattooed and bald, accidentally ignited some fireworks incorrectly, causing an explosion in the middle of a busy street in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya. The incident left bystanders panicking, tourists fleeing for safety, and a local gift shop partially damaged by a small fire..

 

The event, which occurred shortly after midnight on Christmas night, saw a foreigner lighting fireworks outside a bar. However, the firework was reportedly placed upside down, causing it to explode violently on the ground. Sparks and debris flew in all directions, creating panic among nearby residents and tourists. Shrapnel from the firework ignited items at a nearby gift shop, resulting in damages estimated at over 20,000 baht.

 

CCTV footage captured the shocking moment, showing the man fleeing the scene moments after the explosion. According to witnesses, the man entered a bar before slipping out the back door. He was later seen getting into a grey Honda Civic, reportedly a Bolt ride-hailing vehicle, and speeding off in the direction of Central Pattaya Road.

 

 

Ms. “Mae,” a 38-year-old employee of the damaged shop, described the harrowing ordeal, stating, “I heard the sound of fireworks being lit near the shop. Suddenly, sparks flew everywhere, and people started screaming and running. The firework sparks hit the front of our shop, and items on display caught fire. I was terrified and couldn’t move as the sparks were flying in all directions.”

 

She added that the damages to the shop, which sells cosmetics, clothing, and gift items, amounted to more than 20,000 baht. “If the sparks had hit the building itself, the damage could have been far worse,” she noted.

 

Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The foreigner, described as bald, standing approximately 185–195 cm tall, and covered in tattoos on his arms and legs, is now a wanted man. Police are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward, with a reward being offered.

 

Victims of the incident have filed complaints with Pattaya City Police Station, demanding swift action to locate and prosecute the individual responsible for the reckless act.

-- 2024-12-28

 

 

 

What a moron. Tear and feather him and chase him through the streets, naked. And then...out with him. Forever.

[sambum]

4 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

What a moron. Tear and feather him and chase him through the streets, naked. And then...out with him. Forever.

"Tear" and feather?

[Gandtee]

1 hour ago, Jim Blue said:

Heavily tattooed , bald and fireworks. What could possibly go wrong !

The description narrows it down. He must be crackers.

[sabai-dee-man]

Supposedly grown men, and fireworks. Utter morons!

 

Some <deleted>wit managed to let a rocket off into the crowd on the beach outside Central Plaza last NYE (missing me & Ms. Sabaidee by only a few metres) and it was only a couple of years ago that tw@t blew his face off in Soi Chaiyaphum (?) with a large firework set upside down.

 

Retards, all of them!

[Andrew65]

1 hour ago, soalbundy said:

They could have enhanced the description, I'll take a guess, fat, bald, tattooed, drunk and stupid but that could fit any number of falang in Pattaya.

I never read of Brits acting like diks in other parts of Thailand...only Pattaya. Could it be that it's just the kind of place that attracts such people?

[PomPolo]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The foreigner, described as bald, standing approximately 185–195 cm tall, and covered in tattoos on his arms and legs,

That should narrow it down in pattaya!

[Taboo2]

I am sure he will be easy to find here in Patts....55555.

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

accidentally ignited some fireworks incorrectly, causing an explosion in the middle of a busy street in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya.

And it is only going to get worse until 2nd Jan.

[Georgealbert]

This is the CCTV footage from Thai media.

 

 

[kwan]

. . . . heavily tattooed and bald ! I think I've seen him

[Ajarnbrian]

“Foreigner causes Christmas chaos….in Pattaya”. Not just Christmas that some foreigners cause chaos there.

[easydoor]

Very much BRAINLESS foreigners in Thailand.

 

[easydoor]

To many BRAINLESS people here.

Quality toursts?????

[Scouse123]

Hardly an accident, the clown obviously gets off on creating fear and panic.

[Kenny Boy]

47 minutes ago, kwan said:

. . . . heavily tattooed and bald ! I think I've seen him

Yeh, probably on a flight from The UK

[Kenny Boy]

36 minutes ago, easydoor said:

To many BRAINLESS people here.

Quality toursts?????

Too many,  yes

[balo]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The foreigner, described as bald, standing approximately 185–195 cm tall, and covered in tattoos on his arms and legs

 

 

Good luck with that, must be the description of at least 30% of the ' tourists " here.

[Elkski]

Just an easy mistake.  Are the instructions in English?  Just upside down.   Was it supposed to fly up high then explode?  Just pay the 20,000 and pay on back.   Seems easy to find the bolt driver or bar patrons that know him. 

[impulse]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

He was later seen getting into a grey Honda Civic, reportedly a Bolt ride-hailing vehicle, and speeding off in the direction of Central Pattaya Road.

 

That should make it easy to find him.

 

[zepplin]

3 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Heavily tattooed , bald and fireworks. What could possibly go wrong 

you left out heavily intoxicated…

[thaipo7]

3 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Heavily tattooed , bald and fireworks. What could possibly go wrong !

Just having a little fun away from home.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Heavily tattooed , bald and fireworks. What could possibly go wrong !

Maybe he watched some Thai firework performances

[Patong2021]

2 hours ago, Andrew65 said:

I never read of Brits acting like diks in other parts of Thailand...only Pattaya. Could it be that it's just the kind of place that attracts such people?

 

Try Patong or Koh Samui. They are joined by Finns, Russians, Aussies, Germans, Swedes, French and many others.

[richard_smith237]

High spirits and messing around is one thing... but this reckless stupidity with complete disregard for anyone else... 

 

... I they throw the book at this idiot...  this could have been a lot worse for anyone nearby. 

 

But... Who sold the firework to this idiot ??? - the sale of Fireworks is illegal unless through authorised channels - the BiB never bother to crack down on these sales.

 

 

It was just 4 years ago when another fool killed himself in the same area.

 

 

[kiwikeith]

2 hours ago, Andrew65 said:

I never read of Brits acting like diks in other parts of Thailand...only Pattaya. Could it be that it's just the kind of place that attracts such people?

There is also the problem that Thais sell fireworks of industrial grade that are dangerous and freely available