webfact Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Three killed in scuffle at Mor Chit 2 bus terminalBANGKOK: -- 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bangkokrick Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 Welcome to the land of smiles. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kkerry Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hard124get Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 Who writes these articles? When three people are killed, it is NOT a scuffle ! 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post terryp Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 idiotic reporting , so now MULTIPLE MURDERS are just a scuffle ....<deleted> we are living in a mental asylum 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygunther Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Now more the availability of weapons seem to be very high in Thailand. And they have no hesitation in using them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi41 Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 Thainess and Darwinism is not a good combination!! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lawrence1366 Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 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.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygunther Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi41 Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) 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 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence1366 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 scuffle ˈskʌf(ə)l/ noun noun: scuffle; plural noun: scuffles 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi41 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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?? ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ma Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sawatdii Phi Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GentlemanJim Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 A scuffle is something my kids have on the sofa when trying to get ownership of the remote control. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ma Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 No expolisive devices used this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samba2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sounds like turf war not a "scuffle" Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 They were scuffled to death! RIP and condolences to the families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnThailandJohn Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) 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 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLing Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Ahhh, Thai communication skills at it's best !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ma Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ma Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CLEVERTREVOR Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 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"" 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MESmith Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takkatan in the land Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takkatan in the land Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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