Russian Arrested After Attempting to Start a Fire at a Temple

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A foreign man, believed to be suffering from mental health issues, was arrested on 7 January after attempting to start a fire at a Buddhist temple in Nakhon Nayok.

 

At approximately 09:45, local authorities received reports of a foreign man, later identified as a Russian national in his 40s, acting erratically and driving his car in reverse at high speed, creating a sense of danger and causing concern in the area. He then walked to the temple grounds of Wat Chedi Thong, where he placed incense and candles around a Buddha statue. He proceeded to gather pieces of wood and other combustibles, before attempting to set them on fire.

 

Upon receiving the call, the Nakhon Nayok radio dispatch coordinated a response, sending both vehicle and motorcycle patrols, as well as rescue teams from the Sawang Ariya Nakhon Nayok Foundation. Authorities arrived at the scene and found the man walking around the temple, drinking and pouring water from a large jar over himself.

 

Police officers approached and engaged in dialogue with the man, gradually surrounding him to prevent any further escalation. He was arrested and detained without incident and later transported to Nakhon Nayok Hospital for psychiatric evaluation and treatment. No further details of the man were disclosed.

 

-- 2025-01-08

 

 

[BarBoy]

4 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

 

At approximately 09:45, local authorities received reports of a foreign man, later identified as a Russian national in his 40s, acting erratically and driving his car in reverse at high speed, creating a sense of danger and causing concernin the area. He then walked to the temple grounds of Wat Chedi Thong, where he placed incense and candles around a Buddha statue. He proceeded to gather pieces of wood and other combustibles, before attempting to set them on fire

Oh dear.....

[EVENKEEL]

Russians are clearly out of control.

[KireB]

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Russians are clearly out of control.

Most Russians, the majority, are not. 

[ronster]

Prison looks bad enough here , so you can just imagine the inside of a psychiatric unit 😳

[Hakuna Matata]

3 hours ago, KireB said:

Most Russians, the majority, are not. 

 

Oh, those crazy Russians again in Thailand! Enough is enough. Stricter visa rules are required!

 

 

[hotchilli]

We've got you surrounded... 

[Patong2021]

6 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Russians are clearly out of control.

 

Put it in perspective. Back when UK and Europeans were the dominant  foreign visitor demographic, people would say they were out of control too.

Common sense tells us that as the numbers of any  group increase, the greater the likelihood we will see of their demographic involved in inappropriate or wrongful activity.  The Russian demographic in some regions is dominated by  the middle aged males, aged 35-50. They will therefore demonstrate the activities that gets them into trouble  back in Russia: Drunken violence.

[black tabby12345]

Any temple is the  Sacred Sites to Thais.

And attacking such a place is the worst form of provocation in this kingdom.

Lucky SO* to be still alive: not bashed to death by the angry crowds.

[Taboo2]

Let more in...they are the best Thailand can attract.  Give them a 5 year visa.

[frank83628]

3 hours ago, Hakuna Matata said:

 

Oh, those crazy Russians again in Thailand! Enough is enough. Stricter visa rules are required!

 

 

So only  this 3 need rules... your country have all perfect citizens.

[Slocum]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture from responders.

 

A foreign man, believed to be suffering from mental health issues, was arrested on 7 January after attempting to start a fire at a Buddhist temple in Nakhon Nayok.

 

At approximately 09:45, local authorities received reports of a foreign man, later identified as a Russian national in his 40s, acting erratically and driving his car in reverse at high speed, creating a sense of danger and causing concern in the area. He then walked to the temple grounds of Wat Chedi Thong, where he placed incense and candles around a Buddha statue. He proceeded to gather pieces of wood and other combustibles, before attempting to set them on fire.

 

 

Upon receiving the call, the Nakhon Nayok radio dispatch coordinated a response, sending both vehicle and motorcycle patrols, as well as rescue teams from the Sawang Ariya Nakhon Nayok Foundation. Authorities arrived at the scene and found the man walking around the temple, drinking and pouring water from a large jar over himself.

 

Police officers approached and engaged in dialogue with the man, gradually surrounding him to prevent any further escalation. He was arrested and detained without incident and later transported to Nakhon Nayok Hospital for psychiatric evaluation and treatment. No further details of the man were disclosed.

 

-- 2025-01-08

 

 

Cuff him up.set him on fire in front of Buddha.... probably the correct thing to do..set a precedent for other's to learn...Mental scum..I hope the Thai bash the <deleted> out off him...

[tomazbodner]

3 hours ago, Slocum said:

Cuff him up.set him on fire in front of Buddha.... probably the correct thing to do..set a precedent for other's to learn...Mental scum..I hope the Thai bash the <deleted> out off him...

Why bother? Total waste of energy. Airlift him to Kursk and give him a water gun.

[soalbundy]

7 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

 

Put it in perspective. Back when UK and Europeans were the dominant  foreign visitor demographic, people would say they were out of control too.

Common sense tells us that as the numbers of any  group increase, the greater the likelihood we will see of their demographic involved in inappropriate or wrongful activity.  The Russian demographic in some regions is dominated by  the middle aged males, aged 35-50. They will therefore demonstrate the activities that gets them into trouble  back in Russia: Drunken violence.

Since when were British people not Europeans or are you just making a political demarcation?

[soalbundy]

8 hours ago, ronster said:

Prison looks bad enough here , so you can just imagine the inside of a psychiatric unit 😳

Water off a ducks back for a Russian, he doesn't know where he is anyway.

[sammieuk1]

At least he didn't steal a fridge or toilet bowl🤔

[suspectdevice]

Unbelievable, Jeff. 😲

[Patong2021]

3 hours ago, soalbundy said:

Since when were British people not Europeans or are you just making a political demarcation?

Ever since Brexit, British people differentiate themselves as not being part of Europe, and consider themselves as a separate entity. I was merely being respectful of that differentiation.

[sikishrory]

Sri Lanka booted them out. 

Thailand still biting it's lips, selling it's dignity.

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