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Shoppers and tourists in Bangkok’s Siam Square were left alarmed on the afternoon of 13 October when a 41-year-old Indian tourist, caused a public disturbance by shouting and waving what appeared to be a gun. The incident occurred around 16:00 in front of the Novotel Hotel, prompting an immediate response from security staff and police. No injuries were reported, and authorities later confirmed the weapon was a small model gun, not a real firearm.

 

Witnesses described scenes of panic as the man, appearing visibly agitated, paced around the busy shopping area while shouting incoherently. He then drew the miniature handgun and brandished it in front of startled bystanders, causing pedestrians and nearby shoppers to flee for safety. Security personnel quickly intervened, subduing the man and confiscating the fake weapon before handing him over to officers from Pathumwan Police Station.

 

Police from Pathumwan Station later confirmed the man’s identity as a 41-year-old Indian tourist, Sahil Ram Thadani. He was charged with committing acts that harass, threaten or cause distress to others and with making threats that cause fear. Officers conducted an on-site inspection of the seized item and verified it was a non-functional model gun incapable of firing live rounds.

 

Authorities also performed a drug test, which detected cannabis in the suspect’s system. Investigators believe this may have contributed to his erratic behaviour during the incident. The man was escorted from the scene without further resistance and officers worked to restore calm in the area following the brief disruption. Authorities said they will continue questioning the man and will proceed with legal action in accordance with the law.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• An Indian tourist was arrested after waving a model gun in Siam Square on 13 October.

• Police confirmed the weapon was a non-functional imitation and no one was injured.

• The man tested positive for cannabis and further investigation is underway.

 

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Lucky it wasnt a water pistol, he might have got himself in some real trouble, thats the smallest gun iv seen in a while, last one i seen that size belonged to one my Action Man figures

A very small gun, obviously a toy of some kind?

He needs to be charged with acting the Goat

His cell mates might then be charged with <deleted> the goat

I guess the quantity over quality is keeping TAT happy, alas, more dregs coming to Thailand than ever before

23 minutes ago, cookie1974 said:

Lucky it wasnt a water pistol, he might have got himself in some real trouble, thats the smallest gun iv seen in a while, last one i seen that size belonged to one my Action Man figures

It could have been a derringer pistol.

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Police confirmed the weapon was a non-functional imitation and no one was injured.

 

But imagine the fear the people must have felt when he pointed the gun at them while gripping it between his thumb and index finger.

 

27 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

A very small gun, obviously a toy of some kind?

"Stating the obvious - Post of the Year 2025" winner - timestamp October 14th.

 

 

10 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

He needs to be charged with acting the Goat

His cell mates might then be charged with f##king the goat

'Acting the goat'. I haven't heard that expression in years. My poor old mum used to use it when chastising me when I was a kid.🙂

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Pictures courtesy of Daily News

 

Shoppers and tourists in Bangkok’s Siam Square were left alarmed on the afternoon of 13 October when a 41-year-old Indian tourist, caused a public disturbance by shouting and waving what appeared to be a gun. The incident occurred around 16:00 in front of the Novotel Hotel, prompting an immediate response from security staff and police. No injuries were reported, and authorities later confirmed the weapon was a small model gun, not a real firearm.

 

Witnesses described scenes of panic as the man, appearing visibly agitated, paced around the busy shopping area while shouting incoherently. He then drew the miniature handgun and brandished it in front of startled bystanders, causing pedestrians and nearby shoppers to flee for safety. Security personnel quickly intervened, subduing the man and confiscating the fake weapon before handing him over to officers from Pathumwan Police Station.

 

Police from Pathumwan Station later confirmed the man’s identity as a 41-year-old Indian tourist, Sahil Ram Thadani. He was charged with committing acts that harass, threaten or cause distress to others and with making threats that cause fear. Officers conducted an on-site inspection of the seized item and verified it was a non-functional model gun incapable of firing live rounds.

 

Authorities also performed a drug test, which detected cannabis in the suspect’s system. Investigators believe this may have contributed to his erratic behaviour during the incident. The man was escorted from the scene without further resistance and officers worked to restore calm in the area following the brief disruption. Authorities said they will continue questioning the man and will proceed with legal action in accordance with the law.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• An Indian tourist was arrested after waving a model gun in Siam Square on 13 October.

• Police confirmed the weapon was a non-functional imitation and no one was injured.

• The man tested positive for cannabis and further investigation is underway.

 

Related Stories

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1375783-ukrainian-man-arrested-in-phuket-after-drug-fuelled-outburst/

 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1375850-brazilian-woman-arrested-for-assaulting-pattaya-officer/

 

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now From Dailynews 2025-10-14

 

 

 

Effing idiot 

Muppet

Damn. I missed that! What a wonderful opportunity to test out my Carbon Fiber/Kevlar walking stick. While everyone else runs screaming, I could have been beating.

Conversely, he probably has a 12 inch schlong.

 

Lets see how his get out of jalfrezi card works out for him....

47 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

A very small gun, obviously a toy of some kind?

wow,how did you work that one out,if you look closer you will see that it is a cigarette lighter

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

 

 

 

"Action Man patrol, fall in!"

 

 

32 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Damn. I missed that! What a wonderful opportunity to test out my Carbon Fiber/Kevlar walking stick. While everyone else runs screaming, I could have been beating.

Good for you! Not the first time you express your desire to inflict pain upon a person.

Keep looking and you will find someone who is willing to shove that Carbon stick where the sun does not shine!

You would make an excellent ICE agent.

but then again Pete does not like fat soldiers.

What a let down. I was expecting a real gun and not a novelty item, that looks more like it is used as a lighter. I doubt anyone was frightened by it.

1 minute ago, jvs said:

Keep looking and you will find someone who is willing to shove that Carbon stick where the sun does not shine!

Im waiting, trust me. Hasnt been a surplus of folks with a death wish in my life.

 

2 minutes ago, jvs said:

Not the first time you express your desire to inflict pain upon a person.

Stalker, LOL. Give an example of unecessary violence I have advocated.  And are you telling us that if you saw this loon waving a "gun" around, you would...

 

RUN AND HIDE? 555555

 

Run and hide LOL

 

4 minutes ago, jvs said:

You would make an excellent ICE agent.

Thank you. I wish I was young enough to serve my country and help remove the criminal terrorists that your ilk allowed to invade our country.

 

5 minutes ago, jvs said:

but then again Pete does not like fat soldiers.

He would have fired Milley for sure.

so cannabis rears its ugly head again ?

 

If the individual has mental issues and needs to be on meds to function, it raises the question shoulld he have been allowed to get on the plane in the first place. Regardless,  fine and deport with long time travel ban to Thailand.  Looking after a howling gun-waving tourist in a congested area that could lead to unforseen negative events is not the problem of the host country. 

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities also performed a drug test, which detected cannabis in the suspect’s system. Investigators believe this may have contributed to his erratic behaviour during the incident.

 

Simple case of "Reefer Madness" - we were warned decades ago!! 

They got you hooked on that damn cAnubis, deep frying yer brain.

 

Now they wanna take it off the table so of course they have to mention it in the story with an Indian faker with a fake gun.

 

You better quit hitting that snooze bar people.

Ah another false flag to get it banned!

 

Authorities also performed a drug test, which detected cannabis in the suspect’s system

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

a drug test, which detected cannabis in the suspect’s system. Investigators believe this may have contributed to his erratic behaviour during the incident.

If that was the case, he wouldn’t be bothered running around like a goose. Sabai sabai. 

2 hours ago, cookie1974 said:

Lucky it wasnt a water pistol, he might have got himself in some real trouble, thats the smallest gun iv seen in a while, last one i seen that size belonged to one my Action Man figures

It’s not the size that matters, it’s how you use it!

28 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

so cannabis rears its ugly head again ?

 

The problem is that some folks dont know their limitations.  If you are smoking bhang and then get some 31% in your bong? Bye bye.

 

One of my fav things to do at the smokers table is to whip out the legit USA concentrates on an unsuspecting Eurohippie. Boom, Ive see heads hit the table.

1 minute ago, Leadidge said:

If that was the case, he wouldn’t be bothered running around like a goose. Sabai sabai. 

You've seen a goose with a miniature hand gun??

🤯🚀🤣🤣

2 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

But imagine the fear the people must have felt when he pointed the gun at them while gripping it between his thumb and index finger.

 

 

Two other points to consider:

 

1. Maybe the person holding it in the picture has REALLY BIG hands (like Pres Trump, who has the biggest and best hands in the world ... everyone says it), so it could actually be a full-size gun, or;

 

2. On closer inspection it looks like the slide is locked back, so maybe it's the world's smallest functioning gun, chambered in 0.0009 mm

 

A guaranteed way to get shot!!

Good job he wasn't looking at woman when he did this......you get life in the UK for that.