Three killed in scuffle at Bangkok's Mor Chit 2 bus terminal

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Three killed in scuffle at Mor Chit 2 bus terminal

BANGKOK: -- Three men were killed and at least eight injured in a free-for-all between motorcycle taxi drivers and residents of a community at Mor Chit 2 (Chatuchak) bus terminal on New Year’s day.

Initial police report said that the two groups of people had a conflict before. Shortly after midnight, a group of residents of the Chatuchak community allegedly attacked the motorcycle taxi-drivers at the entrance to the bus terminal.

In the course of the scuffle, several gunshots were fired resulting to the death of two motorbike taxi drivers and one residents. Eight others from both sides were also injured.

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/three-killed-scuffle-mor-chit-2-bus-terminal/


-- Thai PBS 2014-01-01

[ChrisY1]

Never ceases...guns, moto taxi drivers and irate residents....! What a shameful start to the new year.

My condolences to the families of the deceased.

[bangkokrick]

Welcome to the land of smiles.

[kkerry]

If you read the version in the newspaper we can't quote, they report the motorcycle guys were part of a teenage street racing gang which would would seem more logical, but who knows, however not good either way.

[hard124get]

Who writes these articles? When three people are killed, it is NOT a scuffle !

[terryp]

idiotic reporting , so now MULTIPLE MURDERS are just a scuffle ....<deleted> we are living in a mental asylum

[andygunther]

Now more the availability of weapons seem to be very high in Thailand.

And they have no hesitation in using them...

[soi41]

Thainess and Darwinism is not a good combination!!

[mettech]

Not much to say about quiet Thailand, I guess it is only an isolated incident I hope peace will return after a chaotic political event.

[lawrence1366]

Lawlessness is becoming the norm here. The BIB is too busy somewhere else to be bothered with such matters......this country is deteriorating into a 3rd world country. This is what some people call democracy....the right to do what you think is right....welcome to the real world....

[andygunther]

idiotic reporting , so now MULTIPLE MURDERS are just a scuffle ....<deleted> we are living in a mental asylum

Maybe they didn't fire the guns, they just hit each other with them....

Edited January 1, 2014 by andygunther

[soi41]

In this very Bhuddist country where a vet refuses to euthanize a suffering animal because of strong beliefs, it seems like everyone is carrying a gun, because killing another human being is considered "normal" .

Edited January 1, 2014 by soi41

[lawrence1366]

Not much to say about quiet Thailand, I guess it is only an isolated incident I hope peace will return after a chaotic political event.

Not a chance...the genie is out of the bottle...you put those guns in the hands of such crazy ppl and hope they'll be more responsible? This is not an isolated case in wonderful Thailand. There were more cases in 2013 than you can count on your hands and feet.

[poohy]

scuffle

ˈskʌf(ə)l/

noun

noun: scuffle; plural noun: scuffles

1. 1.

   a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.

   "there were minor scuffles with police"

   synonyms: fight, struggle, tussle, brawl, fracas, rumpus, melee, free-for-all, rough and tumble, scrimmage, disturbance, brouhaha, commotion; More

   donnybrook;

   datedaffray;

   informalscrap, dust-up, punch-up, set-to, shindy;

   informalafters;

   informalrough house

   "there was a scuffle outside the pub"

However it seems here in Land of smiles it can also involve 3 murders !

[soi41]

Most of us are trying to keep a low profile and fly under the radar, to keep safe. Sad thing with nutcases roaming the streets, being in the wrong place at the wrong time can get you killed!!

Sometimes I wonder about the average IQ in this country! (Negative?? )

[1ma]

Sawatdii Phi Mai.

[GentlemanJim]

A scuffle is something my kids have on the sofa when trying to get ownership of the remote control.

[1ma]

No expolisive devices used this time?

[samba2014]

Sounds like turf war not a "scuffle"

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[Thailand]

They were scuffled to death!

RIP and condolences to the families.

[JohnThailandJohn]

The word scuffle defines a short, often confusing and usually close quartered fight, it has absolutely nothing to do with the outcome of that scuffle. Rather than act superior (incorrectly) over grammar or words used in an English written article in a country where English is not the main language or not even the official second language, why not stick to the typical comment M.O. of how a item that rates as newsworthy reflects an entire society? Especially when scuffles, as reported by news in English speaking countries, also will report on "scuffles" that result in deaths. The article doesn't say or use the term "minor scuffle".

News reports with the phrase "Killed in Scuffle" = https://www.google.com/search?q="killed+in+scuffle"&oq="killed+in+scuffle"&aqs=chrome..69i57.2610j0j4&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

Edited January 1, 2014 by JohnThailandJohn

[JoeLing]

Ahhh, Thai communication skills at it's best !!!

[Felt 35]

Not surprized that a fight with fatalities is called a scuffle here because in the midst of this their Government let 3-500 people die in the traffic and repeated twice a year.

[1ma]

Strange, I've never seen residents attack the local taxi rank with guns, killing the drivers, in my country, or any other country I've lived in.

But they aren't peaceful, moral, Buddhist Thais. So perhaps that is why.

[1ma]

Sounds like turf war not a "scuffle"

I wonder what the reason was.

Parking space, and the riders damaged a vehicle or vehicals that parked in 'their' declared spaces? Probably not as they don't need that much space.

[Credo]

It's a scuffle when the people who have little status and importance are killed.

Unfortunately, motorcycles may be one of the only reliable methods of getting around when the city gets shut down. Perhaps motorcycle taxi drivers deserve a little more social status.

[CLEVERTREVOR]

My wife want's a gun ,,, Having real estate problems with locals,,,

She says to protect herself !!!

She is also a short tempered , hot headed and dare I say emotionally unstable ,,,

I am of the opinion that she is not the only Thai wife with that condition !!!

I am sure that after receiving the weaponery ,,,

There lies the possibility of a few extinguished persons in front of our house !!!

Also would fear for my own safety after an highly emotional day !!!

Unfortunately I have been witness to Thai emotions building up ,,, Then the silent treatment ,,, finally a violent rage of uncontrolable anger !!!

Maybe this incident has been brewing for a long time and ""BOOM""

[MESmith]

A scuffle is something my kids have on the sofa when trying to get ownership of the remote control.

Take the batteries out of the remote, so no one gets hurt

[takkatan in the land]

Who writes these articles? When three people are killed, it is NOT a scuffle !

Not so many native English speakers accept working and live conditions here.

[takkatan in the land]

It's a scuffle when the people who have little status and importance are killed.

Unfortunately, motorcycles may be one of the only reliable methods of getting around when the city gets shut down. Perhaps motorcycle taxi drivers deserve a little more social status.

they could get a little higher status if they stop speeding with their motosays by the side walk or in wrong way.