Gunmen attack Chuvit’s hotel

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Gunmen attack Chuvit’s hotel

BANGKOK: -- A motorcycle gunman fired several shots at the Davis Hotel owned by former Bangkok MP Chuvit Kamolvisit early Tuesday, causing damages to glass windows.

The attack at the hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 24 at 2.00 a.m. today prompted the former massage parlour king to come out with his five-round riot shotgun and declare he will never yield to any threat to his life and property.

Five gunshots hit the glass panes at the entrance to the hotel’s restaurant but caused no injury to customer.

Chuvit said he would report the gun attack to Thonglor police station late today.

He said he still did not know the real motive to the attack but admitted that in recent days he has criticised the leader of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee Suthep Thaugsuban constantly on his Facebook page “I’m No. 5″ and this might cause dissatisfaction among the PDRC supporters.

He also said CCTV camera at his hotel captured the gunman riding on the pillion of a motorcycle firing shots at his hotel.

He also said this was the first time he was attacked since the start of the political turmoil.
He added that from now he has to stay alert of future attempt but declared he never fear for any threat and was ready to retaliate in self defense.

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/gunmen-attack-chuvits-hotel/


-- Thai PBS 2014-03-25

[Thai at Heart]

Oh great to know that Chuwit is sleeping under stairs next to his shotgun

[Bluespunk]

Oh great to know that Chuwit is sleeping under stairs next to his shotgun

Yeah, was wondering about that myself. Must have the gun at hand in case of business emergencies.

[Local Drunk]

My Man! I'm glad to see they missed the next PM that should be voted in by direct democracy!

Edited March 25, 2014 by Local Drunk

[Costas2008]

How much did he pay the gunman?

Edited March 25, 2014 by Costas2008

[Local Drunk]

Oh great to know that Chuwit is sleeping under stairs next to his shotgun

Yeah, was wondering about that myself. Must have the gun at hand in case of business emergencies.

How many friends do you think he really has in Thailand? Well, I like him and I support his right to bear arms.

[than]

He doesn't forget that he have a lot of enemies in Police follow the revelation of illegal gambling in Bangkok

[Rooney860]

The man is a legend!!!!!!! Hero!!!

[rreddin]

Oh great to know that Chuwit is sleeping under stairs next to his shotgun

Yeah, was wondering about that myself. Must have the gun at hand in case of business emergencies.

How many friends do you think he really has in Thailand? Well, I like him and I support his right to bear arms.

A charismatic former MP who has dared to criticise the almost beatified PRDC gets his hotel shot at by mororcycle gunmen, yet you are all desperately trying to pin the blame on anyone but the Dear Leader's mob. Now, if he was a yellow shirt supporter, you would be falling over yourselves to blame the red shirts. There are none so blind as those who refuse to see.

[Local Drunk]

Oh great to know that Chuwit is sleeping under stairs next to his shotgun

Yeah, was wondering about that myself. Must have the gun at hand in case of business emergencies.

How many friends do you think he really has in Thailand? Well, I like him and I support his right to bear arms.

A charismatic former MP who has dared to criticise the almost beatified PRDC gets his hotel shot at by mororcycle gunmen, yet you are all desperately trying to pin the blame on anyone but the Dear Leader's mob. Now, if he was a yellow shirt supporter, you would be falling over yourselves to blame the red shirts. There are none so blind as those who refuse to see.

Ermmm... your post is a bit trite and unimaginative, and you should learn how to to quote a post, when you post a quote well over done.

[bkkbarbara]

Two thoughts come to mind. First, I seriously doubt he's on the top of Suthep’s or anyone's worry list. Second, the guy's like a D-list actor, and he's got to keep his name and face out there somehow.

Further, to the person who described him as a “charismatic former MP”, you’ve set the bar way too low for both charisma and MPs.

[fstarbkk]

Oh boy, you just can't buy material like this. Pure comedy gold!!!

[coma]

The attack at the hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 24 at 2.00 a.m. today prompted the former massage parlour king to come out with his five-round riot shotgun and declare he will never yield to any threat to his life and property.

Five gunshots hit the glass panes at the entrance to the hotel’s restaurant but caused no injury to customer.

He is wheeling a 5 round shotgun around about the time his hotel took 5 rounds. Open and shut case your honor... He shot his own gaff up

[Tywais]

Looked something like this. Rambo or Dirty Harry impersonator? ChuvitOnline Facebook

[bkkjames]

2:00 am last night and we hear about this now?

Anyway i think he just wanted to show everyone he is armed

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[Cricketnut]

Oh great to know that Chuwit is sleeping under stairs next to his shotgun

Yeah, was wondering about that myself. Must have the gun at hand in case of business emergencies.

How many friends do you think he really has in Thailand? Well, I like him and I support his right to bear arms.

Well that could indeed be illegal if one does not have proper permits....

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[Local Drunk]

Oh great to know that Chuwit is sleeping under stairs next to his shotgun

Yeah, was wondering about that myself. Must have the gun at hand in case of business emergencies.

How many friends do you think he really has in Thailand? Well, I like him and I support his right to bear arms.

Well that could indeed be illegal if one does not have proper permits....

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Welcome to Thailand...

[MacWalen]

You can act tough but when people shoot at it is hard to ignore. The man must be scared for sure. To have so much money and die for politics wouldn't be a good deal. Life in Bkk is great, you can have all the pleasures and fun you want. It takes only one bullet and that's it, game over. Of course guests definitely want to stay in a hotel that has so much action taking place. What next?

[BirdsandBooze]

How much did he pay the gunman?

At least 300 baht per day I would hope.

[Cricketnut]

You can act tough but when people shoot at it is hard to ignore. The man must be scared for sure. To have so much money and die for politics wouldn't be a good deal. Life in Bkk is great, you can have all the pleasures and fun you want. It takes only one bullet and that's it, game over. Of course guests definitely want to stay in a hotel that has so much action taking place. What next?

let's book a room then na khrap

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[Local Drunk]

Oh great to know that Chuwit is sleeping under stairs next to his shotgun

Yeah, was wondering about that myself. Must have the gun at hand in case of business emergencies.

How many friends do you think he really has in Thailand? Well, I like him and I support his right to bear arms.

Well that could indeed be illegal if one does not have proper permits....

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Welcome to Thailand...

lol, I can tell by your posts, I may have just been here a little longer then oneself

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Perhaps you have... and perhaps I spoke out of turn.

Cheers

[bino]

My Man! I'm glad to see they missed the next PM that should be voted in by direct democracy!

I concur - If I could vote, he would get mine.

Is he corrupt and amassed his fortune in a sleazy business? You could say so. However, if it wasn't him it would be some other guy providing this service in a country where there is a huge market for it. Supply and demand in action.

About his corrupt activities... you have to realize he is coming from the opposing side of the problem. He is not on the take, but rather has been paying the fat cats for a long time.

It is no surprise that he is not afraid of anything. I've heard it told that he has kept meticulous records of his cash payouts, trays full of Rolexes and provisions of services "in kind". He knows the dirty secrets and kinks of all kinds of people. All of the fat cats, politicians, police, high ranking armed forces and anyone else who has received his "gratitude" in the past are probably shit-scared of him now.

As a prime minister, he is probably one of the guys who could keep all of the fat cats in check, and has the balls to stand up to anything and take it head-on without pulling any punches. I hope that I live to see the day.

[JoeThePoster]

Gunmen attack Chuvits hotel

Just in the nick of time. I'd almost begun to forget he existed.

[JesseFrank]

My Man! I'm glad to see they missed the next PM that should be voted in by direct democracy!

I concur - If I could vote, he would get mine.

Is he corrupt and amassed his fortune in a sleazy business? You could say so. However, if it wasn't him it would be some other guy providing this service in a country where there is a huge market for it. Supply and demand in action.

About his corrupt activities... you have to realize he is coming from the opposing side of the problem. He is not on the take, but rather has been paying the fat cats for a long time.

It is no surprise that he is not afraid of anything. I've heard it told that he has kept meticulous records of his cash payouts, trays full of Rolexes and provisions of services "in kind". He knows the dirty secrets and kinks of all kinds of people. All of the fat cats, politicians, police, high ranking armed forces and anyone else who has received his "gratitude" in the past are probably shit-scared of him now.

As a prime minister, he is probably one of the guys who could keep all of the fat cats in check, and has the balls to stand up to anything and take it head-on without pulling any punches. I hope that I live to see the day.

Is he corrupt and amassed his fortune in a sleazy business? You could say so. However, if it wasn't him it would be some other guy providing this service in a country where there is a huge market for it.

No wonder corruption is still so rife in this country if people think like you

This guy is a second Thaksin, ready to kill everything and everybody, just to be sure he doesn't have to share the money.

[londonthai]

"He also said this was the first time he was attacked since the start of the political turmoil.

he was attacked by the yellow mob blocking a poll station on an election day and bit them up with his bare fists

[Showbags]

Way to go Chuvit.....storms out with a pump action to givem what for......wish they had hung around to receive a few shots.

[Scott]

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[Tatsujin]

I'm nominating Chuvit for PM

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Does he have a permit for that thing? Is anyone even asking?

[Morch]

"He also said this was the first time he was attacked since the start of the political turmoil.

he was attacked by the yellow mob blocking a poll station on an election day and bit them up with his bare fists

As far as I recall (saw a live broadcast), he didn't do anything of the sort. Rather looked surprised/angry/humiliated.

Basically he came to get some media coverage and the demonstrators wouldn't have none of that.