British Fugitive Arrested in Phuket After Violent Brawl in Bangkok

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Picture courtesy of Phuket and Andaman News - Facebook

 

A British man, wanted for a violent altercation in Bangkok, has been apprehended in Phuket. The Phuket Immigration Bureau was alerted by Thong Lor police after Mr James, a 26-year-old British national, seriously injured a South Korean man during a brawl. The altercation left the victim requiring intensive care for over a month.

 

After the incident, Mr James fled to Phuket, successfully evading capture initially. In response, the Bangkok South Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant on 19th February, charging him with causing grievous bodily harm.

 

The diligent efforts of the Phuket Immigration team, led by Police Colonel Kriengkrai Ariyayong, resulted in the tracking and detention of Mr James.

 

 

 

Upon arrest, he confessed to the assault, admitting he had fled to Phuket out of fear of legal repercussions.

 

Authorities in Phuket are keen to reassure the public of their dedication to tackling crimes committed by foreign nationals.

 

They are committed to ensuring the safety and security of both residents and tourists, reinforcing the province’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination. 

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket and Andaman News - Facebook

 

Based on a story by Phuket and Andaman News

 

-- 2025-04-12

 

 

 

[JoePai]

and............ why was this Brit in a "violent altercation" ?

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Phuket and Andaman News - Facebook

 

A British man, wanted for a violent altercation in Bangkok, has been apprehended in Phuket. The Phuket Immigration Bureau was alerted by Thong Lor police after Mr James, a 26-year-old British national, seriously injured a South Korean man during a brawl. The altercation left the victim requiring intensive care for over a month.

 

After the incident, Mr James fled to Phuket, successfully evading capture initially. In response, the Bangkok South Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant on 19th February, charging him with causing grievous bodily harm.

 

The diligent efforts of the Phuket Immigration team, led by Police Colonel Kriengkrai Ariyayong, resulted in the tracking and detention of Mr James.

 

 

 

Upon arrest, he confessed to the assault, admitting he had fled to Phuket out of fear of legal repercussions.

 

Authorities in Phuket are keen to reassure the public of their dedication to tackling crimes committed by foreign nationals.

 

They are committed to ensuring the safety and security of both residents and tourists, reinforcing the province’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination. 

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket and Andaman News - Facebook

 

Based on a story by Phuket and Andaman News

 

-- 2025-04-12

 

 

 

This made my day....😂

A Brit again..🤣

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Upon arrest, he confessed to the assault, admitting he had fled to Phuket out of fear of legal repercussions.

You can run but you can't hide... 

[ronster]

Is that a monitor tag on his ankle ? If so why is he even allowed out of the uk ?

Jail him and bill him the victims intensive care bill , if he doesn't pay it off he stays in jail after his sentence is finished until it's paid.

[Ralf001]

3 minutes ago, ronster said:

Is that a monitor tag on his ankle ? If so why is he even allowed out of the uk ?

 

Ankle bracelets in Thailand have been in use since 2013 so I reckon it might have been the Phuket police that put it on him.

[Taboo2]

50 minutes ago, JoePai said:

and............ why was this Brit in a "violent altercation" ?

Me thinks he was fighting the Korean over a ladyboy....5555.

[mfd101]

2 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

Me thinks he was fighting the Korean over a ladyboy....5555.

Or p'raps it was a Korean ladyboy.

[LennyW]

Is this when the Korean got stabbed?

[Harrisfan]

59 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

because he is a brit !

Throwing hands and raising gofundme's is the way those lot roll.

Lots of bad ones.

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, Denim said:

 

Not me. I'm a Brit. 

 

I squat down on my haunches , rest my head on my knees then lean forward. That's the way I roll.

Is this bedroom trick?

[Ralf001]

2 minutes ago, goldenbrwn1 said:

What a dumb ass statement . I was really pleased for you lot across the pond when Trump got in , love him . But I have noticed a lot of arrogance from many online of late . Don’t ruin it by acting like a complete C. As before you know it … them crazy Dems be back 

 

hahahahahaha, Iam not American.

[goldenbrwn1]

1 minute ago, marin said:

Thanks for opening the door mate...

NP … Honestly though it’s a thing online of late, especially Brit hate . Mistaking our governments actions for how we feel. As we all know Starmer and Labour is a massive one and got to go.  Arrogance will be their downfall 

[goldenbrwn1]

7 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

hahahahahaha, Iam not American.

Aussie 💯 Even bigger one then . Tbf I should have clocked your slang , so obvious you are not an American . Apologies for that , my bad . 

[Ralf001]

Just now, goldenbrwn1 said:

Aussie 💯 Even bigger one then 

 

My passport was issued in South Africa.

[save the frogs]

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[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

My passport was issued in South Africa.

same place as Musk? 

[kiwikeith]

45 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

You can run but you can't hide... 

Is he was a boxer or a very good fighter he must know you cant hurt people that bad anywhere and get away with it. He should of walked away unless he was seriously in trouble , like the Korean having arms or a weapon, then it would be self defense.

[Harrisfan]

https://thetravelbible.com/worst-tourists-in-the-world/

 

1 Chinese

2 Israelis

3 Brits

[goldenbrwn1]

Just now, Ralf001 said:

 

My passport was issued in South Africa.

Damn , I like SA’s . So  if I bunch all you guys together with a stereotype, what could that be?? You know like the Brits are all Piss heads .. 😂 

[cdemundo]

Trying to learn about British "culture".

Is this guy what you call a "chav"? or is that a word used in your colonies?

[bendejo]

A fellow AN member?

 

[goldenbrwn1]

10 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

https://thetravelbible.com/worst-tourists-in-the-world/

 

1 Chinese

2 Israelis

3 Brits

Don’t click that link , my crypto wallet got drained ! 

[goldenbrwn1]

9 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

Trying to learn about British "culture".

Is this guy what you call a "chav"? or is that a word used in your colonies?

It’s used to describe a football type hooligan or mainly just  a <deleted> . Most grow out of it…. Some do not. Obviously more of them here since the legalisation of the herb 

[Harrisfan]

3 minutes ago, goldenbrwn1 said:

It’s used to describe a football type hooligan or mainly just  a <deleted> . Most grow out of it…. Some do not. Obviously more of them here since the legalisation of the herb 

Why is Brit culture so bad?

[Ralf001]

Just now, Harrisfan said:

Why is Brit culture so bad?

 

Because they not allowed to have guns.

[goldenbrwn1]

2 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Why is Brit culture so bad?

Most of the young criminally minded or violent kids are bad . What are the criminally active or violent sections of your youth like in your country ? Would you enjoy a pint with em? Ohhh I see we are all like it 👍 

[goldenbrwn1]

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Because they not allowed to have guns.

Yeh we have a fist fight instead of ordering body bags off Amazon b4 we go out on the lash 

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, goldenbrwn1 said:

Yeh we have a fist fight instead of ordering body bags off Amazon b4 we go out on the lash 

 

And yet knife and sharp instrument crime is off the charts over there.

[goldenbrwn1]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

 

And yet knife and sharp instrument crime is off the charts over there.

90% of that is not Brit culture mate . And you as a SA should know