German man brutally attacked in Udon Thani by 'Koh Tao copycats'

[ClutchClark]

Another example of the rising zenophobia in Thailand, fueled by government actions and policies.

Is this where Thailand is now headed? If so, time to pack up.

The three teens did this because of Government "actions and policies"?

Oh, you are one of the anti-govt crowd so, ofcourse, you would need to get your agenda worked into this somehow.

BTW, where do you intend to move to once you pack up?

That government back home isn't as bad as you used to think now, is it?

[ratcatcher]

Thank god it doesn't happen in the west...unprovoked attacks by young thugs on defenceless victims. Almost unheard of eh?

Who said it doesn't?

Wow. Just wow.

i think u missed his point

I don't think I did. But go ahead and share your wisdom with me.

Almost unheard of eh ? The clue is in the question mark. Does that help a bit?

[kannot]

I hope this does get picked up be the world media and I also hope that the Thai authorities make an example of these 3 criminals and lock them up for a very long time. Sadly I doubt the latter will happen

They already mentioned the "baby parts" on the news in the Uk yesterday

[ClutchClark]

My son arrived yesterday for a two-week stay with his Thai wife's family. He immediately changed into sandals sans socks in the airport parking garage. I told him that I never wear sandals while I'm out and around Bangkok in the (unlikely?) event that I have to chose the "flight" option in any particular situation. Of course, one has to have the presence of mind and sobriety to run like a bat out of hell if necessary.

Max, I thought I was the only one who thinks this way.

It always amazes me the first thing tourists do is put on a pair of shower shoes and walk around. It would not be possible for them to make themselves more of a victim.

Oh wait, they could go get drunk.

Edited November 17, 2014 by ClutchClark

[overherebc]

Tourists now are just targets....it looks like murder for fun. I suppose they figure nobody cares, that they can't get caught. They need to be severely dealt with...perhaps life imprisonment. I would like to see uncover police actually track down kids like this and ....well...in the philippines they use the word..."Salvage"

I think it's because some people can act with no thought of the consequences. Defies all logic to me.

[NongKhaiKid]

More fodder for the world's press. It is getting very tight for TAT maneuvers.

I wonder if the Minister of Tourism will lead the chorus of comments about saving tourism and not a mention of the victim, once again ?

[WhizBang]

Another example of the rising zenophobia in Thailand, fueled by government actions and policies.

Is this where Thailand is now headed? If so, time to pack up.

The three teens did this because of Government "actions and policies"?

Oh, you are one of the anti-govt crowd so, ofcourse, you would need to get your agenda worked into this somehow.

BTW, where do you intend to move to once you pack up?

That government back home isn't as bad as you used to think now, is it?

As usual, you push your own agenda and completely missed my point.

[kannot]

Last time i posted that things will get worst, In this time the love of many has gone cold, actually it will continue no matter what they will do to be preventing this, only thing that can stop this is telling them how to love others as they love them selves, with out this, no remedy for this incident not to keep occurring. God love you all.

There is no God..................NOW WHAT?

Edited November 17, 2014 by Rimmer

[fstarbkk]

From the full article: "This action is a typical case of youthful recklessness," Pol.Col. Surin said at the press conference.

Part of me hopes that this is just a silly translation error... but the part of me that has been living here for 15 years suggests that it probably isn't. This in turn would suggest that the good Colonel thinks that this is just a little student prank that went a little too far. Truly frightening...

[DLock]

No one denies random violence happens everywhere.

...but if you can name another country where tourists are routinely beaten, murdered, scammed, die from misadventure, etc, then that would be a better comparison.

I expect that if any country where tourism was a reported 10% of GDP, authorities would do a little more to protect tourists and ensure their safety.

I'm not aware of any that compare with Thailand...or at least none that I can find on Google that compare with Thailand.

Thailand finally has a hub.

[slipperylobster]

My son arrived yesterday for a two-week stay with his Thai wife's family. He immediately changed into sandals sans socks in the airport parking garage. I told him that I never wear sandals while I'm out and around Bangkok in the (unlikely?) event that I have to chose the "flight" option in any particular situation. Of course, one has to have the presence of mind and sobriety to run like a bat out of hell if necessary.

self defense is surely not an option.....as it would just bring more attackers in. You either avoid, or (if they spot you) run like hell. Nobody is going to help you.

[tingtongtourist]

You really must wonder now about spending ANY amount of time, no matter staying long term in Thailand.

It seem any unbalanced psycho can be anywhere anytime,just a matter of luck if one of these neanderthol idiots sneak up behind you in a public place and do this.

Dear oh dear General P must shudder every time he sees the words kho thao or farang in some news report.

they just dont seem to be passing on some example that this is just not on.

make me wonder how Yinluck would have handled this if she was in power now

or khun S Thaksin for that matter

[minikev]

Who breeds these people/animals? Throw them to the rats forever to show the youth of today this is NOT "This action is a typical case of youthful recklessness"

​If this becomes typical behavior we are shafted.

Even if this man survives and recovers he will never feel the same I'm sure he will be looking over his shoulder in fear for the rest of his life.

There are stories of bodies turning up daily and attacks like this one will destroy Thailand as a tourist destination.

Make an example quickly!

[kamahele]

Jesus Christ! These three kids must come from a limited gene pool.

[aTomsLife]

Who said it doesn't?

Wow. Just wow.

i think u missed his point

I don't think I did. But go ahead and share your wisdom with me.

irony.jpg

Almost unheard of eh ? The clue is in the question mark. Does that help a bit?

I'm the one who needs to help you it appears.

I know he was trying to be ironic . . . . without just cause.

He made a Tu quoque argument. I know you don't know what that is, so here: Tu quoque (/tuːˈkwoʊkwiː/;^[1] Latin for "you, too" or "you, also") or the appeal to hypocrisy is an informal logical fallacy that intends to discredit the opponent's position by asserting the opponent's failure to act consistently in accordance with that position. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tu_quoque

This thread is about a vicious attack in Thailand. That such things happen in other places should have no bearing on the discussion.

And if you still don't get it, look at the comment kannot whambam replied to. There, does that help a bit?

Edited November 17, 2014 by aTomsLife

[SunsetT]

This is very upsetting...particularly to my wife and I. We spent many mornings in that park...just before sunrise. In the 3 years that we lived there, we went every day, and saw nothing like this. There was a gruesome murder of a bar owner by his own staff, at his house...but not random violence at the park.

Police and military are helpless against this kind of violence.

I know it sounds bad....because it is.

Which Udon park was it?

[Briggsy]

I wouldn't be surprised if what the police are stating the boys said is not really what the boys said.

[spectrumisgreen]

The little rascals have way too much free time to set around drinking and planning assults on fellow man. Use them as fish bait and target practice while towed behind a speed boat over the coral reefs.

Little rascals? What did they do, steal his football? Idiot!!!

[thaiguzzi]

It is a worrying crime. All these years here, i've always said, "that bad shit happening in Samui/Phuket/Pattaya/BKK et al" does'nt happen up here. Those places are not the real Thailand, this is the real Thailand, up here. Well it just did. Sad excuse for a drunken violent assault. Copycats. Jesus wept. The social fabric of this wonderful country is really going downhill.

[TTom911]

anything more to say...!!!??

"Thailand 'one of the most dangerous tourist destinations on Earth': Expat investigation lifts lid on dark side of the Land of Smiles"

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2833369/Thailand-one-dangerous-tourist-destinations-Earth-Ex-pat-investigation-lifts-lid-dark-Land-Smiles.html#ixzz3JJXUvHPO

[davidmann]

hope this makes world news ,maybe people stop going to thailand maybe the police will start to do the job they are paid to do ,are they Paid ? or do they all live of crime

[TechnikaIII]

...is it hatred, stupidity, wickedness? Maybe a combination.

Indeed. The mind boggles. Was it totally random? Is the victim a decent looking fellow, or a tattooed meat-head. Can't help wondering that there is more to this story, and may well come to light in the near future.

[navara]

It is really I nice country. Racism that's what I call it.

[ClutchClark]

No one denies random violence happens everywhere.

...but if you can name another country where tourists are routinely beaten, murdered, scammed, die from misadventure, etc, then that would be a better comparison.

I expect that if any country where tourism was a reported 10% of GDP, authorities would do a little more to protect tourists and ensure their safety.

I'm not aware of any that compare with Thailand...or at least none that I can find on Google that compare with Thailand.

Thailand finally has a hub.

You have never heard of Costa Rica?

[OmarZaidMD]

Thailand is becoming less of a place to put on the travel list now. I wonder when stats will be forthcoming on just how dangerous Thailand is? I don't mean for foreign travellers but in general..

It appears to be a bit more than just a trend. There are deep resentments being expressed by such acts and total disregard for falang life. I am becoming more alarmed daily, not because of the attacks but because this is the place I chose to retire to and the source of my greatest companion in like, my good wife.

I imagine the dynamics are cumulative and multidimensional, but the Thai authorities must make some sort of an example here or the damages will recur in ever increasing horror and outrage. The publicity grows as never before as evidenced by the two citations below.

Careful, falangs . . . careful

Aussie tourists come to grief in Thailand than any other country, with 168 tourists taken to hospital in the Land of Smiles in the past year alone.

Edited November 17, 2014 by Crossy

[ll2]

from now on maybe the best is carrying my garden hoe at the back of my motorbike day and night!

[minikev]

Another example of the rising zenophobia in Thailand, fueled by government actions and policies.

Is this where Thailand is now headed? If so, time to pack up.

The three teens did this because of Government "actions and policies"?

Oh, you are one of the anti-govt crowd so, ofcourse, you would need to get your agenda worked into this somehow.

BTW, where do you intend to move to once you pack up?

That government back home isn't as bad as you used to think now, is it?

They did it because they are not afraid of the punishment for doing it. Oh and cos it was a dare!

It could also be said that they could have been picked up earlier for a lesser charge of riding around on motorbikes probably with no helmets probably 3 on one bike probably no tailight cos thats cool and definitely for carrying a large weapon.

[yougivemebaby]

I thought martial law was in effect. Why doesn't the General Prime Minister take care of these thugs and show some kind of real punishment ?

[Docno]

Well at least the cops aren't blaming the Burmese or Cambodians.

Bang goes another 10k tourist arrivals.

10000 tourist arrivals? Really?? I think our perceptions get very distorted with TV as a news source. I just did a Google news search, and this story is only being picked up in the Thai media so far. Granted, it's still hot off the press. Let's see what happens over the next couple of days, but I wouldn't be surprised if it makes barely a ripple in the international media. Hard to compete with ISIS, ebola, and the Ukraine.

[Mooner]

According to Pol.Col. Surin, both men confessed to assaulting the German man.

Assaulting? Attempted murder I would say!