Stabbing Incident in Pattaya Leaves Japanese Tourist Dead; Suspect Caught

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture of the scene.

 

At approximately 06:05 on December 29, on Pattaya Third Road, a violent altercation resulted in the fatal stabbing of a 27- year-old Japanese man, identified as Mr. Seita Tanabe. The victim succumbed to his injuries despite resuscitation efforts.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Wuttikorn Plodprong, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police Station, received the report and alerted his superior, Police Colonel Navin Teerawit. Officers and rescue personnel from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rushed to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, Mr. Tanabe was found lying in a pool of blood with a severe stab wound to his chest. Bystanders were attempting to revive him as rescue workers administered first aid and performed CPR. The victim was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he later passed away.

 

The alleged attacker, identified as 36-year-old David Mansiri, a Thai-English dual national, was detained at the scene. He displayed signs of heavy intoxication, with visible facial swelling, abrasions, and torn clothing. Despite his arrest, Mr. Mansiri showed no remorse, even making an "I love you" hand gesture to authorities. A knife believed to be the weapon was recovered and secured as evidence.

 

According to Mr. Bank, a 22-year-old witness, the altercation began when the suspect was arguing with his foreign girlfriend. Both he and Mr. Tanabe attempted to intervene, but their efforts were misinterpreted. The suspect allegedly punched Mr. Tanabe, prompting Mr. Bank to urge both parties to leave the area.

 

Shortly after, Mr. Tanabe retaliated by punching Mr. Mansiri, reigniting the conflict. The situation escalated when the suspect drew a knife and stabbed the victim in front of onlookers. Witnesses quickly notified authorities.

 

Police transported the suspect to the hospital for treatment of a dislocated left shoulder. However, tensions rose when the victim's grieving girlfriend and friends, who were awaiting news at the hospital, learned of his death. Overcome with anger and sorrow, they shouted abuse at the suspect and attempted to confront him. Police swiftly intervened to prevent further violence.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Itthiporn Tangchuthaveesap, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police, documented the crime scene and coordinated with investigators to gather evidence and pursue legal action against the suspect. Authorities have assured that justice will be served in accordance with the law.

 

The suspect under police detention.

 

-- 2024-12-29

 

 

[garygooner]

Hard when alcohol is involved ... but, be the bigger person and walk away.

It's just not worth it.  

[KhunBENQ]

Interfering in a dispute between a Thai and his girlfriend??

Both unknown to the Japanese?

How crazy is that!

[PJ71]

3rd road where all the Mo Kata places are is like the wildwest after midnight most nights.

[billd766]

Perhaps Pattaya is no longer the family friendly place that TAT make it out to be.

 

I haven't been there in more than 10 years, and reading the press stories, I don't think that I would ever like to go back again.

[Briggsy]

I used to live in an area of Bangkok that had a lot of nightclubs aimed at the Thai not foreigner market. It was a very common occurrence to see Thai blokes (affluent, not peasant) assaulting their girlfriends in the street. It is part of the culture whether we like it or not.

[Mr Meeseeks]

2 hours ago, PJ71 said:

3rd road where all the Mo Kata places are is like the wildwest after midnight most nights.

 

Awful food as well. Much better mookata places around than third road, just need to get out of the city centre.

[Mr Meeseeks]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

a Thai-English dual national,

 

No such thing as English passport. 

 

A Thai with a British passport? 

[PJ71]

13 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

Awful food as well. Much better mookata places around than third road, just need to get out of the city centre.

All Moo Kata is akin to road kill - no thanks.

[Nick Carter icp]

16 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

No such thing as English passport. 

 

A Thai with a British passport? 

 

   No, his Parents are English and Thai 

[carlyai]

1 hour ago, Briggsy said:

I used to live in an area of Bangkok that had a lot of nightclubs aimed at the Thai not foreigner market. It was a very common occurrence to see Thai blokes (affluent, not peasant) assaulting their girlfriends in the street. It is part of the culture whether we like it or not.

It's not part of their culture. It's not part of any culture.

Men are starting to learn it's not their right to dominate females.

It's just a relearning process.

Give it another 20 years and we'll get there.

[PJ71]

1 hour ago, carlyai said:

It's not part of their culture. It's not part of any culture.

Men are starting to learn it's not their right to dominate females.

It's just a relearning process.

Give it another 20 years and we'll get there.

Whether it's considered part of the culture or not it's 100% a regular occurence in rural thailand.

[Mr Meeseeks]

 

6 hours ago, carlyai said:

It's not part of their culture. It's not part of any culture.

Men are starting to learn it's not their right to dominate females.

It's just a relearning process.

Give it another 20 years and we'll get there.

 

 

I disagree, it is part of their culture, and from the very top down.

 

I take it you don't watch Thai TV.

 

Loads of soap operas showing scenes where men are brutally assaulting females. 

 

[lordgrinz]

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities have assured that justice will be served in accordance with the law.

 

Yeah, right.

[lordgrinz]

11 hours ago, garygooner said:

Hard when alcohol is involved ... but, be the bigger person and walk away.

It's just not worth it.  

 

Especially in Thailand, there doesn't seem to be any support for any type of self-defense, or good samaritans in Thai law. 

[Patong2021]

RIP to a noble Japanese gntleman who tried to do the right thing.

 

10 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Interfering in a dispute between a Thai and his girlfriend??

Both unknown to the Japanese?

How crazy is that!

 

More English than Thai by his looks. He is a dual national. The girlfriend was also a farang.

You may not think it appropriate to prevent a beating of a women, but many men who are raised right do. That is why the deceased and a Thai man tried to intervene.

 

Looking at the smug murderer, he deserves the full impact of what's coming and being drunk won't wash. You can't murder  Japanese tourists with impunity. They are exceptionally valuable and the Japanese are some of the biggest per capita spenders in Thailand. Unless the  Thai authorities make an example of this idiot, there will be a financial impact. 

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

7 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

More English than Thai by his looks.

 

Eh? He looks like an oriental.

[bkkcanuck8]

13 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

No such thing as English passport. 

 

A Thai with a British passport? 

Said a Thai-English National, given the UK is made up of nation states including England - it is quite possible the terminology is correct...  A person from England within the United Kingdom can be referred to as an English National or British National depending on context.

[jippytum]

The fact the accused Thai/Brit out with his Thai girlfriend was carrying a knife and prepared to use it for protection says a lot. 

[Korat Kiwi]

6 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Yeah, right.

Could be another Tui ad right there! 

[Homburg]

18 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Police transported the suspect to the hospital for treatment of a dislocated left shoulder

 

No mention in the report of how his shoulder became dislocated.  Perhaps his girlfriend was beating him up rather than the other way around?

[save the frogs]

6 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

You can't murder  Japanese tourists with impunity. They are exceptionally valuable and the Japanese are some of the biggest per capita spenders in Thailand.

do we really need to bring per capita spending into a discussion where someone was murdered? 

 

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The alleged attacker, identified as 36-year-old David Mansiri, a Thai-English dual national, was detained at the scene. He displayed signs of heavy intoxication, with visible facial swelling, abrasions, and torn clothing. Despite his arrest, Mr. Mansiri showed no remorse, even making an "I love you" hand gesture to authorities. A knife believed to be the weapon was recovered and secured as evidence.

Hopefully when he gets out of prison he'll be a pensioner with a different attitude

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, billd766 said:

Perhaps Pattaya is no longer the family friendly place that TAT make it out to be.

 

I haven't been there in more than 10 years, and reading the press stories, I don't think that I would ever like to go back again.

I was taken there about 12 years ago by a business associate who had a shop there for a look around, one day/night and return...

I never returned either

 

[EVENKEEL]

15 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

No such thing as English passport. 

 

A Thai with a British passport? 

Another smarty pants.

[jacko45k]

19 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Despite his arrest, Mr. Mansiri showed no remorse, even making an "I love you" hand gesture to authorities. A knife believed to be the weapon was recovered and secured as evidence.

Let us see if he is so light hearted after a night or two on the cell floor

[1happykamper]

Why was the Thai /Brit walking around with a knife? 

 

So a good Samaritan was killed. Very sad RIP 

[Kinok Farang]

9 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

 

 

I disagree, it is part of their culture, and from the very top down.

 

I take it you don't watch Thai TV.

 

Loads of soap operas showing scenes where men are brutally assaulting females. 

 

Only when they deserve it.

[mdr224]

Rarely is it a japanese that gets themselves into trouble

[EVENKEEL]

13 minutes ago, 1happykamper said:

Why was the Thai /Brit walking around with a knife? 

 

So a good Samaritan was killed. Very sad RIP 

For most a knife is a tool. I carry all the time out of habit. I find it amusing how some view a knife as sinister.