Gunfire Erupts in Pattaya Beach Brawl Near Police Station

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Siamchon.

 

A violent altercation broke out in central Pattaya early morning on 2 February, as rival groups of youths clashed near Central Beach Festival mall, less than 50 metres from Pattaya City Police Station. The incident escalated when a firearm was discharged, though fortunately, no one was seriously injured.

 

The chaotic scenes unfolded at approximately 02:50, when a group of young men engaged in a heated confrontation that soon turned physical. Eyewitnesses reported that one individual, dressed in a grey shirt and black trousers and carrying a black motorcycle helmet, was seen fleeing for his life. Around ten others pursued him, shouting, "Catch him! He shot my friend!"

 

The chase ended when the fleeing man was cornered and brutally beaten by his pursuers, who punched and kicked him repeatedly. Onlookers, including local residents and tourists, intervened, urging the attackers to stop. The injured man was subsequently handed over to Pattaya police.

 

Nontakan, 22, a key witness and involved party, stated that he had been summoned to the scene by "Nick Paekong" to resolve a dispute. As he stood on the beachfront pavement, his adversaries arrived in a car. One suspect allegedly grabbed him, struck him with a firearm, and fired a shot that narrowly missed his ear. The bullet, however, struck a parked motorcycle, causing damage.

 

Realising the situation was spiralling out of control, Nontakan's friends rushed to his aid. The gunman and his accomplices attempted to flee in their car, leaving one of their associates behind. The stranded man was subsequently overpowered, assaulted, and handed over to police.

 

The apprehended suspect, a 19-year-old identified only as "Wave," was found in possession of a small packet of cannabis. He claimed the meeting was meant to be a peaceful discussion with a former friend, "Ice," who had distanced himself from their group. Wave insisted that he had no prior knowledge of Nick carrying a gun and was unaware that the situation would escalate into violence.

 

By 09:00 Pattaya police had located and detained the suspected gunman, 24-year-old Aniwat, alias "Nick Paekong," at his residence in Nong Ket, Bang Lamung. He admitted to firing the weapon but claimed it was only a homemade firearm. However, police remained sceptical, particularly after discovering damage on the affected motorcycle.

 

Forensic officers from Chonburi Province have been called in to analyse the bullet fragments and gunpowder residue. Meanwhile, both Aniwat and another suspect, "Four," have been charged with attempted murder and assault. They are now in police custody, awaiting legal proceedings.

 

-- 2025-02-03

 

 

[jacko45k]

Well this is a news report I would not call trivial, nor persuade me the City is relatively crime free. 

A small  bag of cannabis and a gun, lock him up for life!

[smedly]

family resort ..................... seriously 

[JoePai]

but claimed it was only a homemade firearm

 

Oh that's ok then, off you go...

[sungod]

1 hour ago, smedly said:

family resort ..................... seriously 

I dont normally take my family out at 3 in the morning.

[LennyW]

Been a night of wild west shenanigans!!

[Mr Meeseeks]

Safer than your home country though, right?

 

Right? 

 

🤣

[Mr Meeseeks]

2 hours ago, smedly said:

family resort ..................... seriously 

 

🤣

 

33 minutes ago, sungod said:

I dont normally take my family out at 3 in the morning.

 

I don't normally take my family to places where gang violence happens in front of the local police station. 🤣

[mikebell]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

less than 50 metres from Pattaya City Police Station.

At 2.50 it's the safest place in Pattaya for crime: all the police are sleeping soundly after a full day's work saving lives on the roads.

[sungod]

12 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

🤣

 

 

I don't normally take my family to places where gang violence happens in front of the local police station. 🤣

You've pretty much limited yourself to staying at home in Thailand then!

[natway09]

It just gets better and better

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The apprehended suspect, a 19-year-old identified only as "Wave," was found in possession of a small packet of cannabis. He claimed the meeting was meant to be a peaceful discussion with a former friend, "Ice," who had distanced himself from their group. Wave insisted that he had no prior knowledge of Nick carrying a gun and was unaware that the situation would escalate into violence.

None of these so-called meetings end up with a happy ending...

[Mukdahan Mark]

48 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

None of these so-called meetings end up with a happy ending...

You have to pay for one of those!!

[PomPolo]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The injured man was subsequently handed over to Pattaya police.

 

Who subsequently

 

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

punched and kicked him repeatedly

 

[J Branche]

Not downplaying the severity of the incident but again it seems like another Targeted event.  Not some random tourist being attacked.