Brawl Over Limited Edition Handbag Spurs Police Response

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Pictures courtesy of Amarin TV

 

In an unexpected turn, a fight erupted among queuers hired to secure a limited edition handbag outside a shopping centre in Nonthaburi, Thailand, late last night. As tensions flared, the brawlers mysteriously vanished before the police arrived at the scene.

 

The chaos unfolded at around 11 p.m. despite the calm initial arrangements. When a reporter arrived, some queuers were still lingering, with others choosing to rest on the sidewalk or nearby lawns. Many held out hope that the sale might continue, even after police announced its cancellation.

 

Security personnel, along with officers from Bang Yai police station, cordoned off the area to prevent further altercations. The aftermath left behind clumps of hair, possibly belonging to a woman believed to have instigated the brawl.

 

In light of the police's announcement, some queuers began dispersing, albeit reluctantly. Cars gradually ferried these individuals away, as disappointment hung in the air.

 

Mr. Suphirat, a 27-year-old hired queuer, explained that he and his friends were tasked with obtaining up to two of the coveted handbags, in either black or ivory. Their reward was 泰铢800 for a successful effort, or 泰铢400 merely for queuing.

 

 

 

The mood turned sour when the queue length exceeded the supply limit of 150 bags, resulting in verbal exchanges escalating into physical clashes. Even attempts by a lone security guard were ineffective in halting the melee.

 

Suphirat confessed his unfamiliarity with the handbag brand and remained puzzled over the frenzied rush for items priced at less than 泰铢2,000. "Why resort to violence for these handbags?" he questioned.

 

Pol. Col. Sirapop Anusiri, head of Bang Yai police station, informed the public that the brand had advertised via social media about selling 300 exclusive handbags at the mall from 10 a.m. today.

 

As the dust settled, the violent participants had vanished without leaving any reports or charges. The incident underscores the sometimes extreme lengths to which individuals will go for limited-edition items, turning a retail opportunity into an unexpected spectacle of chaos and confusion, reported Amarin TV.

 

-- 2025-03-24

 

 

[Card]

And they were probably fakes, too.

[Toby1947]

Sounds like that well known ladyboy Western film. 

Handbags At Dawn 🤣😂

[hotchilli]

49 minutes ago, Card said:

And they were probably fakes, too.

I'm sure

[loong]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

puzzled over the frenzied rush for items priced at less than 泰铢2,000.

 

How much is that?

[Gandtee]

 

[Burma Bill]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

priced at less than 泰铢2,000.

 

For reference;

If Chinese yuan, 2,000 = 9360 Thai baht.

If Japanese yen, 2,000 = 454 Thai baht.

 

Exchange rate - 24/3/2025.

[Briggsy]

Purchase for resale probably.

 

"Don't smash a Chinese trader's rice bowl."