Crime Swiss National 'David' Sentenced to Jail for Assaulting Thai Doctor in Phuket

[sambum]

"Reports indicate the defendant has fled the country despite the court's arrest warrant."

 

And don't come back - seems a nasty piece of work who thinks he can get away with treating people like a picw of trash on his front doorstep!

 

One month in jail - "som nam na!" His money didn't buy him out if that one!!!

[sambum]

3 hours ago, thesetat said:

Haha... what an upstanding lawyer this guy is. So dedicated to the Thai people. I would bet money if the case was not publicized so much that he would be demanding exorbitant fees. 

The case was a no-brainer. HOw the foreigner avoided a guilty charge in the first court is beyond me however, I suspect influence was used there. 

I am also curious, does he get kicked out of Thailand and visa revoked and black-listed? 

 

You didn't read the article to the end did you" He's long gone.

[ThailandGuy]

2 hours ago, Reddavy said:

The case involved Dr Tanradao Jandam, known as Dr Pai, who accused Urs 'David' Fehr, a Swiss citizen and owner of a Phuket elephant park, of kicking her in the back and hurling abusive language at her.

 

The “beach bully” incident, as it came to be known, was captured on a phone video, leading to a public outcry and calls for Fehr’s deportation.

Fehr has always maintained that he slipped on the steps and his leg came up in the air, which gave the appearance on the video that he was delivering a kick.

Mr Niphit said the Court of Appeal Region 8 delivered its ruling on Friday, sentencing Fehr to one month in prison, without suspension, under Section 391 of the Criminal Code, which covers assault that does not cause bodily harm.

His actions constituted a serious offence, according to the court. The Provincial Court was scheduled to read out the appeal court’s ruling on Wednesday, but Fehr failed to appear, prompting the court to sentence him in absentia.

Authorities believe he has fled the country.

The Fehr incident also raised concerns over encroachment on public land. Investigators found that the steps leading down to the beach were not part of the villa property and had been built illegally. They were later demolished.

Local residents subsequently called for authorities to do more to return public access to beaches on the resort island.

Link: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3032890/phuket-doctors-swiss-attacker-gets-jail. © Bangkok Post PCL. All rights reserved.

[metisdead]

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[Moneyhonour]

7 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Why do you feel the need to call me crazy? Do you have insight in the mans and the family´s finances? Do you know for sure, what money has been used for that?

After, obtaining a villa at the beach? They rented the villa. Can be read on this link and many more: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/crime/swiss-man-wanted-in-phuket/ (Cut and paste in browser)

Not defending him in any kind of way, but you should not post things you have no clue about, and at the same time call out others for being crazy. Take a good look in the mirror.

I followed this case as it developed almost a year ago. You just want a discussion don't you? He rented this villa for 1 million a month... nuff said

[Xonax]

On 5/23/2025 at 1:13 PM, webfact said:

The case involved Dr Tanradao Jandam, known as Dr Pai, who accused Urs 'David' Fehr, a Swiss citizen and owner of a Phuket elephant park, of kicking her in the back and hurling abusive language at her.

I have no sympathy for Urs 'David' Fehr or what he have done. But if a Thai had done the same to a foreigner, the punishment would have been a slap on the wrist, or in worst case a 500 Baht fine with no jail time served. It seems like the Thai judicial system likes to punish foreigners for things, that a Thai citizen would easily get away with. In my humble opinion, such two tier behaviour will make many foreigners consider one extra time, before travelling to Thailand to spend their money.

[SAFETY FIRST]

4 minutes ago, Xonax said:

But if a Thai had done the same to a foreigner, the punishment would have been a slap on the wrist,

Why on earth would a Thai do that to a foreigner? 

Your comment is worthless. 

 

Thai's are not nasty, horrible, evil, disgusting, awful people. 

 

[Geoff914]

6 hours ago, oxo1947 said:

The steps  (and a few other items) were not on the house land---thats wasn't his fault (his renting)  the owner had encroached a little as most beach front houses seem to....all items  have now been removed which didn't make the owner to happy .

 

 

 

These are the infamous steps? In my mind I imagined some tiny narrow steps that were completely blocked by the Thai and hence the anger shown by the Swiss guy. Even though they are on public land how on Earth could the Swiss bully have objected to somebody sitting on them.

[kiwikeith]

11 hours ago, renaissanc said:

All he needed to do in the first place was to create a barrier in front of the steps to stop people sitting there. If he really did slip, he only needed to apologize profusely and there would have been no arrest or court case or jail time. I wonder if he'll learn from this experience.  

Some people never learn, say no more 

Then again he might have been afraid of something happening to him in jail, I think he would be deported after doing his time 

[safarimike11]

On 5/23/2025 at 1:34 PM, Gottfrid said:

Wow! Did he get a full month! That´s tough. Poor little Urs. However, He has already done a Thaksin.

You are about as funny as a broken leg.

[lamyai3]

7 hours ago, stevenl said:

You added a zero to much I think for the rental price.

 

A million baht was correct, reported back at the time. 

[safarimike11]

2 hours ago, sambum said:

"Reports indicate the defendant has fled the country despite the court's arrest warrant."

 

And don't come back - seems a nasty piece of work who thinks he can get away with treating people like a picw of trash on his front doorstep!

 

One month in jail - "som nam na!" His money didn't buy him out if that one!!!

Elephant: him never lie.

[Bundooman]

Good! Bully boy and arrogant with it.

[Kwausie]

11 hours ago, Moneyhonour said:

He probably regret that kick for the rest of his life. He was living like a King in Thailand with his elephants scam. He and his wife were wiping in the stain instead of giving remorse to the doctor. I think he will never come back to Thailand. I wonder what wifey will do?

The wifey will do what every wifey does, gladly take his money 

[S Mart]

On 5/23/2025 at 12:13 AM, webfact said:

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In a dramatic turn of events, the Phuket Court of Appeal has reversed a previous ruling, sentencing a Swiss national to one month in prison without probation for assaulting a doctor.

 

The case involved Dr Tanradao Jandam, known as Dr Pai, who accused Urs 'David' Fehr, a Swiss citizen and owner of a Phuket elephant park, of kicking her in the back and hurling abusive language at her.

 

The incident occurred on 24th February 2024 while Dr Pai was seated on the steps of a luxury villa at Yamu Beach, in the Pa Khlok area of Thalang District, Phuket.

 

Initially, the Phuket Provincial Court dismissed the charges on 3rd September 2024, citing reasonable doubt in favour of the defendant. Following this decision, Dr Pai’s lawyer, Nipit Intrasombat, lodged an appeal.

 

In the latest development, the Court of Appeal has found the defendant guilty under Article 391 of the Thai Criminal Code, recognising the severity of the assault and imposing a one-month custodial sentence without allowing for a suspended sentence.

 

Mr Nipit expressed his gratitude to all involved in the case, including the investigators, prosecutors, court officials, original and defence lawyers, acknowledging their dedication.

 

He emphasised that the differing views in the case were purely based on factual and legal grounds, not personal animosity.

 

The verdict is a vindication for Dr Pai, who persevered with patience and fortitude to seek justice. Mr Nipit noted that he undertook the appeal without charging for travel, airfare, documentation, or legal fees, understanding the sentiments of Dr Pai, the people of Phuket, and all Thais regarding this case.

 

Reports indicate the defendant has fled the country despite the court's arrest warrant.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Matichon 2025-05-23

 

 

 

On 5/23/2025 at 12:13 AM, webfact said:

File photo

In a dramatic turn of events, the Phuket Court of Appeal has reversed a previous ruling, sentencing a Swiss national to one month in prison without probation for assaulting a doctor.

 

The case involved Dr Tanradao Jandam, known as Dr Pai, who accused Urs 'David' Fehr, a Swiss citizen and owner of a Phuket elephant park, of kicking her in the back and hurling abusive language at her.

 

The incident occurred on 24th February 2024 while Dr Pai was seated on the steps of a luxury villa at Yamu Beach, in the Pa Khlok area of Thalang District, Phuket.

 

Initially, the Phuket Provincial Court dismissed the charges on 3rd September 2024, citing reasonable doubt in favour of the defendant. Following this decision, Dr Pai’s lawyer, Nipit Intrasombat, lodged an appeal.

 

In the latest development, the Court of Appeal has found the defendant guilty under Article 391 of the Thai Criminal Code, recognising the severity of the assault and imposing a one-month custodial sentence without allowing for a suspended sentence.

 

Mr Nipit expressed his gratitude to all involved in the case, including the investigators, prosecutors, court officials, original and defence lawyers, acknowledging their dedication.

 

He emphasised that the differing views in the case were purely based on factual and legal grounds, not personal animosity.

 

The verdict is a vindication for Dr Pai, who persevered with patience and fortitude to seek justice. Mr Nipit noted that he undertook the appeal without charging for travel, airfare, documentation, or legal fees, understanding the sentiments of Dr Pai, the people of Phuket, and all Thais regarding this case.

 

Reports indicate the defendant has fled the country despite the court's arrest warrant.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Matichon 2025-05-23

 

 

Should have given him a minimum of 1 year at hard labor. This guy is a low life bum.

After his sentence he should be permanently deported. People like him ruin life for the rest of us trying to just have a quiet peaceful life here in Thailand. He’s just a arrogant low life.

[Luuk Chaai]

10 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Why on earth would a Thai do that to a foreigner? 

Your comment is worthless. 

 

Thai's are not nasty, horrible, evil, disgusting, awful people. 

 

excludes bouncers and loan sharks

[SAFETY FIRST]

39 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

excludes bouncers and loan sharks

Can't comment, never met any loan sharks. 

Bouncers are my best friends.

 

I love how they give the nasty, disrespectful foreigners a lesson in 'behave yourself or lose your teeth'. 😂

I have some favourite videos, CCTV footage of these lessons learnt. I often re-watch, outstanding entertainment. 😎

 

 

Sorry to hear of your bad experiences. 

Maybe I've seen you on one of my videos 

[Gottfrid]

12 hours ago, safarimike11 said:

You are about as funny as a broken leg.

Ok, if that makes you laugh. We all have different ticks.

[Gottfrid]

14 hours ago, Moneyhonour said:

I followed this case as it developed almost a year ago. You just want a discussion don't you? He rented this villa for 1 million a month... nuff said

Sure he did.

[KhunBENQ]

21 hours ago, TopThai54 said:

did he kill somebody ? 

No. Is that a prerequisite?

 

It's not just that kick.

As you can read he is a swindler and imposter.

An arrogant a...

Not needed.

[Thumbs]

How come he has been to court twice in a matter of a few months, when that rock star committed an offence 8 yrs ago and he has just been sentenced after appeals

[grumpyoldman]

On 5/23/2025 at 9:07 PM, Red Forever said:

You obviously didn’t read the whole OP.

This guy was regarded as an A hole by people in Phuket.

As for your misguided assertion that AN posters are jealous of this thug, you’re way off the mark.

This Swiss thug has nothing that I would envy.

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

"I see a lot of hatred towards him by many farangs is due to the fact he may have a lot of money"

 

Not the first time I've seen Jamesphuket10's obsession with having money, it's a strange psychosis. That he wishes things work out well for this jerk is flat out bizarre...........

 

Treat people as you would want to be treated. I second RF's good riddance, Phuket is a better place with him gone no matter the amount of money he may or may not have.

[pomchop]

On 5/23/2025 at 1:06 AM, TimBKK said:

Tired of seeing this mug’s face and wish this story would just go away.  The guy is clearly a d*****b** but it is the height of hypocrisy that this case was pursued so vigorously when there are any number of far, far more egregious cases/conduct that get brushed aside without a second thought.  

like mr red bull who has snubbed his rich little nose at every court and official in Thailand for decades.....a national disgrace at any pretense of equal justice....kill a cop?  no problem if daddy is rich enough.  Sadly not all that different in many other countries .....

[watchcat]

On 5/23/2025 at 9:46 AM, khunPer said:

 

Who woudn't ?

[ryandb]

On 5/24/2025 at 8:21 AM, mikeymike100 said:

You have evidence its a scam?

you got evidence he's doing it out of love for Elephants? Bet you fall for the I'm different from other bar girls lines too

[sambum]

On 5/24/2025 at 6:23 PM, SAFETY FIRST said:

Why on earth would a Thai do that to a foreigner? 

Your comment is worthless. 

 

Thai's are not nasty, horrible, evil, disgusting, awful people. 

 

 

Wrong! As in any nationality  - some of them are - for instance, look at some of the cases you read about where the Thais do awful things to their children.Or the cases where Thais team up to beat the s**t out of some foreigner for some slight demeanour. Or the myriads of cases where "ladyboys" assault and steal from foreigners in the "family friendly resort" which seeems to be anything but.

Personally, I have never come across any of these "horrible, evil, disgusting awful people", but as the posts in AN and other media show - they do exist!