matthewt Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 These are a few thoughts..... 1) Crime is everywhere in the world and Thailand is no different. The logic is--- more people = more crime. In the USA-- walking in the Bronx(as one reader mentioned) or Harlem in NYC or lets go to Los Angeles and go to east LA will get you the same results or worse. So you have a British man walking late at night down a "questionable" soi in the early hours of the morning and has a drunken Thai man bump into him, instead of trying to smooth things over, the situation escalates where he is stabbed in the neck. Violence is never condoned in any situation and why have a 'stubborn' I am better or bigger then you attitude?? Does not make what the Thai man did was right but I would say Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right. The reality is that as Farangs this is not our country. Now lets post some recent stabbings in England...... http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/aug/04/man-arrested-stabbings-lancashire-caravan-park http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/jul/30/brixton-triple-stabbing-teenager-sister http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/jul/29/men-die-teenage-girl-injured-manchester-knife-attack I can say that after reading about these recent stabbings in England it is very easy to have the same attitude about England and English people. Is it right?? Of course not, just narrow minded thinking. England is a beautiful place to visit and live and has alot to offer.(just like Thailand) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Where's the guy's hand? Looks like he's touching the cop's arse.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kananga Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thai Recession syndrome is spreading to the thais. They lashed out to us falangs. A speedy recovery to the injured man. What Thai recession? So Thais are lashing out at English or Americans because their economies are great? Get Real. This one http://dawn.com/news/1038992/thailands-recession-deepens Still laughing? I think he mean't that Thais are lashing out because the cost of living here is going through the roof. Many Thais can't afford basic commodities and they take this frustration out on foreigners who can afford to go to other countries. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight8 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thailand is becoming the toilet of the world. Pictures like this, circulating around the world will only show how much hate there is for tourists. Today I am more disgusted in Thailand than ever before! Thailand has a lot of questions to answer, if it could be bothered or even give a rats ass ! Dear Mr Angry - please go home, wherever that is, I am sure no one will miss you with your appalling and biased attitude. Tell em Robo.................. my "hero" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy The Kid Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Thai Recession syndrome is spreading to the thais. They lashed out to us falangs. A speedy recovery to the injured man. What Thai recession? So Thais are lashing out at English or Americans because their economies are great? Get Real. This one http://dawn.com/news/1038992/thailands-recession-deepens Still laughing? I think he mean't that Thais are lashing out because the cost of living here is going through the roof. Many Thais can't afford basic commodities and they take this frustration out on foreigners who can afford to go to other countries. Thanks Mate... That what I meant. Thanks for your clarification. Edited August 29, 2013 by Billy The Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 One thing for sure, after personal experience in a similar matter, the police will be on the side of the thai. Tis a strange world we live in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTransit Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 As for all this BS about Thailand, there is a knife attack in UK every four minutes. I am pretty sure most of the 'victims' are British. You really think Thailand is that much worse? Funny how I have lived here (Phuket) for 5 years, never been stabbed, never been beaten up, never been chased by crazy moped driver. I am not saying this guy did anything wrong at all and I wish him a speedy recovery, but stop all this BS that Thailand is SOOOOO dangerous. I still think you are just as likely to find trouble in UK - either because you are drunk and not making the best decisions or you are just unlucky and in the wrong place at the wrong time. Stephen Lawerence mean anything to you lot??? 17 years later and the police still cant bring themselves to admit how wrong they got it. G You are a lot lot more likely to find trouble in the UK than Thailand, how many people, tourists or resident can go out and know when to stop drinking, very few I'll bet. Just do not get drunk and mind your own business, and you will be as safe here as in almost any country in the world. The bloke was "minding his own business", he was walking back to his hotel with his wife!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Look at the policeman giving him a cuddle. <deleted>. What a shock for this couple, I wish you a speedy recovery Mr Strickleton. Yes, presuming this is the drunken clumsy knife wielding 'suspect' apparently the police don't feel to disturbed by his actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeaBiGgiEs Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Every Day!!! There seems to be a tourist getting stabbed, killed, robbed, knocked off motorbikes in PATTAYA. Various national/international mafias in operation. Sorry I just don't see the attraction there. Its difficult to get around unless you know the routes of those red trucks. Beach chairs, umbrellas cost money and the hacklers are relentless with selling you everything from ped/manicures, ice cream, prawns, massages, live birds to set free. Just when you think its a nice sunny beach day not a cloud in the sky, within minutes all that can change and people begin running for cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Thailand is becoming the toilet of the world. Pictures like this, circulating around the world will only show how much hate there is for tourists. Today I am more disgusted in Thailand than ever before! Thailand has a lot of questions to answer, if it could be bothered or even give a rats ass ! Dear Mr Angry - please go home, wherever that is, I am sure no one will miss you with your appalling and biased attitude. Is it any more appalling or biased than the treatment the Englishman received? I think the culprit here should respect those people who are guests in his country. Edited August 29, 2013 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peecee Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Before the xenophobia posts start would just like to say 'Passers-by assisted the injured man' I'm guessing that some of these people were Thai so all faith is not lost yet As for officer Somchai Dimwit, not quite sure what he thinks about those pesky foreigners. Best not to guess when we don't know; lots of tourists in that area as well as Thai's. Hope his Mrs kept an eye on his wallet (sorry that may be construed as xenophobia!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue6062 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Drunken? can't be if he could stab someone in the neck. I have seen drunken pissing in their pants , this is just an excuse to get off lightly with the police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 The cop and the drunk are good friends now and what the Thai person claims is always correct, your fighting not just a drunk, but the police and the whole country of Thailand are against you now. Maybe they will warn some friends who will warn some friends? Why would anyone in their right mind want to go to Pattaya??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonarax Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 WOW!! Is that a record?? Only 22 minutes for the "could happen anywhere" comment........ Well done Sir I think he meant "anywhere" as in; the Neck, the Back, the Stomach, the arse.... that sound it makes when it goes over you head.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Tamson Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 The photo of the cop and the villain is an absolute disgrace and at the very least should see a complaint from the British Embassy! Never mind the rights and wrongs of the incident itself - what sort of message is that photo sending out? "The tourist police - your first friend in Thailand" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsandBooze Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It's pointless using stabbing incidents in other countries to try and prove a point. Very few tourists to the UK end up with a knife sticking in them. Most stabbings in Britain are gang rivalry related, followed by incidents where the victim and attacker know each other (as in the examples already furnished by one poster). Tourists here are more vulnerable than expats because they believe the spin in the holiday brochures. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Look at the policeman giving him a cuddle. <deleted>. What a shock for this couple, I wish you a speedy recovery Mr Strickleton. are those two related ???? the look alot alike They certainly do look a lot alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post H1w4yR1da Posted August 29, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) "Could happen anywhere" Exactly, but we should be hearing from those who insist everyone inform the foreign media of the dangers to be found nowhere else but here in Thailand. There's no shortage of loonies and drunken idiots in any country. Of course, it's even more upsetting when you're on holiday, but if you want to get into an argument with a drunk to save face, a farang obsession, you're asking for trouble. Suradit. The ultimate Thai apologist.I guess from your username you're Thai or just a sad wanabee after that disgracefull 'blaming the victim' post. The victim got into an argument, did he? Really? And how you equate not saying sorry to getting into an argument 'is just plain silly. Typically Thai! After all, they can do no wrong and any criticism is passed off as 'Thai-bashing'. And saving face is a farang obsession? When the Thais are notorious for it? You're not all there, are you? Edited August 29, 2013 by H1w4yR1da 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It's pointless using stabbing incidents in other countries to try and prove a point. Very few tourists to the UK end up with a knife sticking in them. Most stabbings in Britain are gang rivalry related, followed by incidents where the victim and attacker know each other (as in the examples already furnished by one poster). Tourists here are more vulnerable than expats because they believe the spin in the holiday brochures. I think people do that to make stabbing of tourists by Thai's in Thailand more socially acceptable. A guy was stabbed in London so it is perfectly O.K for a tourist to be stabbed in Bangkok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlandy Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Look at the policeman giving him a cuddle. <deleted>. What a shock for this couple, I wish you a speedy recovery Mr Strickleton. are those two related ???? the look alot alike Look like father and son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 As for all this BS about Thailand, there is a knife attack in UK every four minutes. I am pretty sure most of the 'victims' are British. You really think Thailand is that much worse? Funny how I have lived here (Phuket) for 5 years, never been stabbed, never been beaten up, never been chased by crazy moped driver. I am not saying this guy did anything wrong at all and I wish him a speedy recovery, but stop all this BS that Thailand is SOOOOO dangerous. I still think you are just as likely to find trouble in UK - either because you are drunk and not making the best decisions or you are just unlucky and in the wrong place at the wrong time. Stephen Lawerence mean anything to you lot??? 17 years later and the police still cant bring themselves to admit how wrong they got it. G You are a lot lot more likely to find trouble in the UK than Thailand, how many people, tourists or resident can go out and know when to stop drinking, very few I'll bet. Just do not get drunk and mind your own business, and you will be as safe here as in almost any country in the world. The bloke was "minding his own business", he was walking back to his hotel with his wife!!!! I stand by what I say, but they will always be the odd exception. Neither you nor I know what exactly happened, or what was said, and by whom. Thailand on the whole is a very safe country to live in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. Oscar Wilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTransit Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 As for all this BS about Thailand, there is a knife attack in UK every four minutes. I am pretty sure most of the 'victims' are British. You really think Thailand is that much worse? Funny how I have lived here (Phuket) for 5 years, never been stabbed, never been beaten up, never been chased by crazy moped driver. I am not saying this guy did anything wrong at all and I wish him a speedy recovery, but stop all this BS that Thailand is SOOOOO dangerous. I still think you are just as likely to find trouble in UK - either because you are drunk and not making the best decisions or you are just unlucky and in the wrong place at the wrong time. Stephen Lawerence mean anything to you lot??? 17 years later and the police still cant bring themselves to admit how wrong they got it. G You are a lot lot more likely to find trouble in the UK than Thailand, how many people, tourists or resident can go out and know when to stop drinking, very few I'll bet. Just do not get drunk and mind your own business, and you will be as safe here as in almost any country in the world. The bloke was "minding his own business", he was walking back to his hotel with his wife!!!! I stand by what I say, but they will always be the odd exception. Neither you nor I know what exactly happened, or what was said, and by whom. Thailand on the whole is a very safe country to live in. Fair enough, point taken. But if we are to believe what we read (which is not always advisable in know) then there is absolutely no excuse for what happened to the English guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Yes, you are right Intransit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesWeCan Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Staggering and still not missing a target - my compliments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AloisAmrein Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Good advertising for TAT. Thailand is more and more a very dangerous place, at least at such places. Better go to Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia. The smiling country is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equalizer Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Before the xenophobia posts start would just like to say 'Passers-by assisted the injured man' I'm guessing that some of these people were Thai so all faith is not lost yet alt=w00t.gif> As for officer Somchai Dimwit, not quite sure what he thinks about those pesky foreigners. Sorry but I lost all faith in Thai's quite a few years back. It is the most vicious and racist nation I have ever been to (I have spent several months in 25 countries from the US to the middle east, Europe and a year in India as well as living in SE Asia for the past 12 years). I am sure there must be some good Thai's but from my personal experiences over the past decade they are few and far between. I regularly warn friends not to travel to Thailand, come to Cambodia instead, the hospitality here is amazing and the smiles are far more genuine. Sadly my instant reaction to meeting any Thai now is one of complete distrust. and yet here you are on Thai Visa? Is Cambodia that boring? You don like thai's or thailand, no one here misses you or wants you back, live in Cambodia and enjoy. Bye G Dont get your attitude G. Thai visa not not for your eyes only my son!!! Use some people skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 WOW!! Is that a record?? Only 22 minutes for the "could happen anywhere" comment........ Well done Sir I think he meant "anywhere" as in; the Neck, the Back, the Stomach, the arse.... But not "his" brain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Racist and derogatory posts removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Welcome to Thailand, a new ad campaign that'll get noticed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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