Phuket jet-ski operator attacks Israeli tourists

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Kata jet-ski operator attacks Israeli tourists
Phuket Gazette


The 66-year-old Israeli tourist was attackd with a flagpole by a jet-ski operator. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Two Israelis, a father and son, were attacked and injured by a jet-ski operator wielding a “No Swimming” flag-pole on Kata Beach yesterday afternoon.

The attack was motivated by damage to the jet-ski the pair had rented, the attacker – who was arrested soon afterward – told the police.

“When we arrived at the scene, we found a lot of bystanders looking at the two injured Israelis,” said Channarong Prakongkua of the Karon Police.

“The 66-year-old father sustained a wound to his arm, and his son, 43, had a head injury,” Capt Channarong said.

After they were treated at Patong Hospital, the tourists were questioned about the attack at Karon Police Station.

The attacker, Danaichet Yomjinda, 25, was quickly arrested.

“After the Israelis returned the jet-ski to me, I saw that it was damaged. I was angry, and we quarreled. Then I used the wooden flag-pole to strike them,” Mr Danaichet told the police.

“I have already spoken with the director of Kata-Karon Jet-ski Association and urged him to keep a closer eye on jet-ski operators on this beach. We don't want any more incidents like this,” Phuket Marine Chief Phuriphat Teerakulpisut said.

Mr Danaichet accepted the assault charges by police, and is now out on bail.

This morning police confirmed that the non-criminal charges in the case will be heard at Phuket's new tourist court.

Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket_news/2013/Kata-jet-ski-operator-attacks-Israeli-tourists-22371.html


-- Phuket Gazette 2013-09-28

[theblether]

Is this a new low? beating a 66 year old with a stick?

He shouldn't be bailed, ridiculous.

[steelepulse]

Why is an assault a non criminal charge?

[LivinginKata]

Why is an assault a non criminal charge?

Good question. Physical assault must be criminal. My wife told me about this yesterday as was reported in Thai media. Taken a while to be reported by the local English press. I searched for it yesterday, found nothing.

[WitawatWatawit]

Why is an assault a non criminal charge?

Read it again. They are clearly referring to things like a civil claim for damage and so on.

[NamKangMan]

I hope they get Mossad out here to fix the jet-ski problem up once and for all.

[steelepulse]

Why is an assault a non criminal charge?

Read it again. They are clearly referring to things like a civil claim for damage and so on.

No, not really, although it can be inferred, it still doesn't address the criminal issue. Why is that? Crappy reporting, bad copywriting, or no criminal case? Let us all know since obviously you have superior knowledge to the rest of us.

[jocko]

Another nail in the coffin ( I hope)

[Pattaya28]

This case has already been toned down to a non-criminal offence.

Surprised it'll even get to court.

Will be swept under the carpet as usual.

[kurnell]

Another nail in the coffin ( I hope)

Cliche alert!! That didn't take long

[andygunther]

I do not understand why people keep hiring these jet skis ....

[blazin]

Well you can't just damage peoples jet skis and expect not to compensate them. There was no denial of damage on the Israelis part.

[madmitch]

I read it as the civil part of the case, as opposed to the criminal part, will be heard at the tourist court i.e. damages will be awarded, But from who to whom? To the jetski operator for the damage to the jetski or to the Israelis for a physical attack on them? Or perhaps the two will conveniently even themselves out.

Of course this is arse-about-face, though in this instance, as the perpetrator has admitted he attacked the tourists, it should work.

Though will a criminal case actually get to court?

[stevenl]

This case has already been toned down to a non-criminal offence.

Surprised it'll even get to court.

Will be swept under the carpet as usual.

I think it reads clearly:1. criminal offense for the assault; 2. civil claim.

Can't read from the OP though whether the civil claim is against the jet ski guy for e.g. hospital expenses or against the 2 Israelis for damage to the jetski's.

I hope the latter so a judge will say something about the height of these damage payments.

[tingtongfarang]

I seem to remember something about these things having compulsory insurance....or was it a dream?

[ozymandious]

Tell all family friends and any one you know visiting

"Never rent a Jet Ski in Phuket!"

[mancub]

I do not understand why people keep hiring these jet skis ....

Probably because they have previously done so in Spain/Greece etc and had a good time......(without being thwacked about by a thug ) !

[Johnnie99]

Well you can't just damage peoples jet skis and expect not to compensate them. There was no denial of damage on the Israelis part.

Newbie indeed. Ever heard of the scams that go one here?

[jaapfries]

I hope they get Mossad out here to fix the jet-ski problem up once and for all.

Excellent idea; and that would take them (Mossad) about 15 minutes for ALL of Thailand ! ! !

"Jet-Ski-Shalom"

555

[Kularion]

Well you can't just damage peoples jet skis and expect not to compensate them. There was no denial of damage on the Israelis part.

You seriously believed by even 1 second that there was real damage done to this jet ski ??? Well... peace with you then and have a nice holiday in Thailand Maybe you can go to Phuket and rent some jet ski for example

[A1Str8]

What is wrong with those jet ski sluts? I would insert that pole into his ass.

[kwak250]

I have rented every year in Cha-am .never had a problem it seems just Phuket get this even the jetski owners in cha-am call them wan*ers

Must admit I wouldnt rent anything in phuket even if it has tits!

[Louisblackbird]

You could rent one back 203 without problems

Scams are everyday things now !

[tingtongfarang]

i have often had the urge to have a go with one of these things....but it would,nt be in thailand

[MK1]

Why is an assault a non criminal charge?

The Gazette is not disclosing the entire story on tourist court procedure, so no need to jump to conclusions just yet as its only early days.

Perhaps their comment about non criminal charge is miss-leading at this stage.

FYI-Under the responsibilities of the tourist protection section;

The office of the Judiciary role is, under Sec(1) states; Provide assistance in preparing both civil and criminal case (the plaint or charge as the case may be).

Sec (2) states; Administer the appointment to bring the cases in to mediation system within the next working day or as soon as possible and unremittingly continue such as cases until the case completed, also arrange the appointment for examining the evidence before suing.

Etc, etc, etc

Source; www.phkc.coj.go.th

[Songhua]

Tell all family friends and any one you know visiting

"Never rent a Jet Ski in Phuket!"

I told my son and his mate that last year, fully explaining the reasons and consequences and detailing examples ... yet the first thing they did in Patong was to rent them.

Bright-eyed tourists, particularly young adults, do not think logically - they are in fun mode.

Whilst we're aware of it, I doubt very few tourists have ever even heard of a 'jet-ski scam' at all.

[pomchop]

I do not understand why people keep hiring these jet skis ....

And even better solution would be to BAN THE DAMN THINGS .....This is what they did on Maui years ago as they got complaint after complaint from tourists who simply wanted to sit on the beach in PEACE AND QUIET and be able to swim without worrying about some hot dog jet ski moron running them down.

[kwak250]

If anyone has heard of a cha-am jetski scam let me know as I dont want to risk renting them if there is a possibility

I go to phuket but never rent due to the scams and cha-am is where a group of us rent them and have for several years .never heard a scam involving them yet!

[Maggusoil]

Why is an assault a non criminal charge?

Read it again. They are clearly referring to things like a civil claim for damage and so on.

No, not really, although it can be inferred, it still doesn't address the criminal issue. Why is that? Crappy reporting, bad copywriting, or no criminal case? Let us all know since obviously you have superior knowledge to the rest of us.

This is the quote "......Mr Danaichet accepted the assault charges by police, and is now out on bail.

This morning police confirmed that the non-criminal charges in the case will be heard at Phuket's new tourist court."

There is no inferrence here. There are two sets of charges. One criminal on the assault and one civil against the damages

to the craft. That's fairly explicit.

Either Phuket tourist's are exceptionally clumsy or . . . there are far too many damages claims made by these, by now, notorious jet-ski operators.

There have been frequent arguments over damages and which have also previously ended with violence.

The police must start taking some responsibility for expanding intelligence on the issue.

[Gjk7777]

Well you can't just damage peoples jet skis and expect not to compensate them. There was no denial of damage on the Israelis part.

Its the amount of money they want for repairs, they want loss of earnings etc. A dent or scratch they want 10,000 baht plus!