Tourist brawl in Phuket sparks debate on visa policy (video)

[black tabby12345]

10 minutes ago, MangoKorat said:

Brawls go on in Thailand regularly - often between Thai's - university and technical college rivalry can be deadly - we just don't see it.

 

 

It is at the amazing level.

Often involves knife(or gun) fight, and explosives.

 

What is actually the cause behind their Rivalry?

If you know much about it, information requested, thank you.

I heard about that phenomenon more than a decade ago.

But unsure what actually makes them fight so bitterly.

[persimmon]

Rule # 1 when in Thailand - never get into a fight with a local .  Obviously the drunken Russian has never watched Thai boxing .

[MangoKorat]

52 minutes ago, black tabby12345 said:

 

It is at the amazing level.

Often involves knife(or gun) fight, and explosives.

 

What is actually the cause behind their Rivalry?

If you know much about it, information requested, thank you.

I heard about that phenomenon more than a decade ago.

But unsure what actually makes them fight so bitterly.

Don't know, I don't think they do either - its just been going on for years. Mostly retaliation now I think.

[MangoKorat]

37 minutes ago, persimmon said:

Rule # 1 when in Thailand - never get into a fight with a local .  Obviously the drunken Russian has never watched Thai boxing .

Come on....how many Thai's are skilled at Muay Thai? Your average everyday Thai guy? Most westerners would knock 7 bells out of them if they'd fight fair.  15 to 1 is hardly fair.

[leehut]

11 hours ago, ujayujay said:

This will not change as long as every foreigner, no matter how under-educated, can get a visa in Thailand

What do you want people who want to come on holiday to Thailand do? Have a 5 hour interview, an intelligence/aptitude test, 3 references and a £50,000 bond. Get a life FFS...do you want to stop world travel?

[Rickman66]

Ha Indians getting belted what a funny story 

[Toby1947]

Handbags at dawn 😀 

[Patong2021]

19 hours ago, Jonathan Swift said:

I’m here in Patong, but not sorry I missed it. I don’t need to see lowlife human beings behaving badly. I was listening to a great band with a great singer.

 

She/he really dolled themself up. Those tramps stamps let us knows that it's a real classy item.

It's good that there is interest from the elderly farang segment, because the Thais certainly are not interested.

[sikishrory]

On 1/28/2025 at 12:24 PM, 1happykamper said:

Security is doing a fine job 

No money or loss of face involved = Don't give a f. 

[CMHomeboy78]

15 hours ago, MangoKorat said:

Precisely!  If they want more tourism and to make travel hassle free - introducing more visas would not be a good idea. If they demanded that visa success depended on being a certain calibre of person - many won't be able to travel and others will just fake the documents.

 

Brawls go on in Thailand regularly - often between Thai's - university and technical college rivalry can be deadly - we just don't see it.

 

If Thailand wants more tourists with easy access - increased bad behaviour goes with the territory.

There is no  "...university and technical college rivalry...", at least none that results in armed clashes. It is certainly not a  "town vs. gown"  or class conflict situation.

For many years now there have been periodic fights between students from rival technical colleges in Bangkok involving deadly weapons resulting in deaths and serious injuries.

To say  "...we just don't see it."  is inaccurate as well. The incidents are widely reported on in the local media.

[MangoKorat]

7 minutes ago, CMHomeboy78 said:

here is no  "...university and technical college rivalry...", at least none that results in armed clashes.

There certainly is - kids have killed each other.

 

8 minutes ago, CMHomeboy78 said:

To say  "...we just don't see it."  is inaccurate as well. The incidents are widely reported on in the local media.

And just how many foreigners read/access local media?

 

My mate's 18 year old son is attending Technical College in Bangkok at the moment and he regularly reports clashes.

[it is what it is]

 

italians and indians slapping each other, so?

[MangoKorat]

11 minutes ago, CMHomeboy78 said:

There is no  "...university and technical college rivalry...", at least none that results in armed clashes.

Really?

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40033174

 

Several reports in a well known Bangkok newspaper (links not allowed)

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/06/guns-thailand-violence-surge-students-bangkok/

 

Would you like me to post more?

[Pompeygeezer]

So, There wasn't any fights in Thailand till they changed the 30 days visa waiver rule to 60 days?🤔.  never heard such tripe in my life

[newbee2022]

On 1/28/2025 at 10:47 AM, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Speednews ภูเก็ต Facebook

 

by Bright Choomanee

A video depicting an altercation between Italian and Indian tourists in Phuket’s Patong area has sparked significant social media discussion. The incident, captured in a 1.04-minute clip shared by the Facebook page Speednews Phuket, occurred yesterday, January 27, at the end of Bangla Road, Kathu district, Phuket.

 

The video shows the tourists engaged in a fierce brawl, surrounded by onlookers comprising both foreigners and Thai nationals. Many bystanders recorded the incident on their mobile phones, with some even cheering the combatants.

However, security personnel and other tourists witnessing the altercation stepped in to separate the two parties before the situation could escalate further, eventually leading to both tourists dispersing.

 

Following the video’s circulation online, numerous viewers have expressed concerns regarding the implications of the free visa policy for tourists. Critics argue that while the policy facilitates tourism, it should be accompanied by stringent laws to prevent such incidents from recurring, reported KhaoSod.

The sentiment reflects a broader concern that without adequate legal frameworks, similar situations may arise in the future. Fortunately, this particular incident did not result in serious injuries or fatalities.

 

 

In similar news, a night of partying on Bangla Road turned into chaos when a drunken Russian tourist was hospitalised after a violent altercation with security guards.

The incident unfolded at Oscar Bar, Patong on December 18 last year. Police were called to the scene at 11.50pm, where they found 31 year old Russian national Evgenii Kozlov seriously injured after a scuffle with bar security.

 

According to initial reports, Kozlov, heavily intoxicated, climbed onto the stage and began dancing, disrupting the bar’s operations. Security guards, 30 year old Chalermphon Suphannaphon, 28 year old Thammakach Sukho, and 19 year old Watcharaphon Laowong intervened, removing him from the stage.

 

The situation escalated when the Russian man reportedly began acting aggressively towards other patrons, prompting complaints. As the guards attempted to escort him out, a struggle ensued, culminating in a violent brawl.

 

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2025-01-28

 

 

 

After opening the gates to Thailand, hordes of riffraff from all over the world arrive.

So don't complain, Thailand, but shape your visas.

[baansgr]

Usual suspects again, as always seems to be worldwide 

[NoshowJones]

On 1/28/2025 at 1:33 PM, PumpkinEater said:

I see this every other night in Ko Samui Green Mango now…

The problem is too many testosterone filled damned guys and not enough ladies! 10 guys to 1 lady out here…

Unshirted sweaty muscle bound guys drunk as a skunk wandering around like idiots!

Muscle bound?? You mean all these big titties.