Russian Pedestrian shot by Police as they chase two bag snatchers in Jomtien

[razer]

"they were chased by Police" .... Humm ... interesting the police were out and about and chasing criminals. Good. Glad nobody was seriously hurt.

[pb1936]

her ankle will never be the same again.

this has changed her life

Yes............and I don't see any mention of compensation from the police.

[USNret]

"they were chased by Police" .... Humm ... interesting the police were out and about and chasing criminals. Good. Glad nobody was seriously hurt.

Other than the lady who was shot in the ankle.

[Jimbo2014]

Over 200 dollars stolen the policeman opened fire in a crowded street??....

[timmyp]

Crowded area aside, are police ever allowed to shoot at someone running away?

[Tolley]

Keystone cops strike again.

Add another hazard to the list of hazards you need to avoid when running around Pattaya/Jomtiem.

[lifeincnx]

The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

Oh right, that's the ticket - more weapons in the hands of the citizenry. Beat out only by South Africa and Columbia, per capita, Thailand already ranks #3 in the world for murders with firearms. How about #4? The USA with the gun manufacturer's best friend, the NRA, helping to lead the death charge.

Source: http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/stats/Crime/Murders-with-firearms

Edited December 15, 2014 by lifeincnx

[garrya]

It looks as if the police is more dangerous than the perpetrators themselves.

[sydneyboy]

The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

Oh dear, don't you think there are enough guns and gun crime about in Thailand?

Surely that is the argument put forward, to make you feel safer we need lots more guns. After all I feel a whole lot safer when I see someone walk into a coffee shop or hardware shop with an automatic rifle strapped over his shoulder.

This is either a gee up or your a red neck American. I not to sure which!!!

[wabothai]

Great city Pattaya !!

[ggt]

Kudos to the police for not killing the innocent Russian woman...Dang if this is not a scene out of a Wild West Shootout...I need to purchase a camera and hang around Jomtien Beach to record this daily action...

[smarsani]

The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

Let me guess.... an American posted this.

The trigger-happy ones on this planet.

[Willy Eckerslike]

The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

Firearms are used in a public space with the result that an innocent person got wounded.

And your solution is to introduce more firearms?

I have trouble following your reasoning.

Sorry its probably a bit early in the morning but I always enjoy the argument that's put forward that somehow more guns make us safer. As if to reinforce this point we have people in the USA strolling into malls etc fully armed in order to protect this right. Just the thought of being in a cafe and seeing guys strolling through the door with automatic weapons makes me feel a whole lot safer as you can imagine.

Not I......If I was in a café and guys strolled in with automatic weapons................. I would probably sh1t myself then hit the deck and hide under the table...

[alex8912]

Halloween has strong Gaelic and Celtic roots, then European. Valentines day romantic angle definitely had English roots. McD's and KFC are just brought up on here every time the states are mentioned and just a big yawn for most.

I feel sorry for that woman who was shot and I hope she gets better soon.

[AlQaholic]

The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

Firearms are used in a public space with the result that an innocent person got wounded.

And your solution is to introduce more firearms?

I have trouble following your reasoning.

Sorry its probably a bit early in the morning but I always enjoy the argument that's put forward that somehow more guns make us safer. As if to reinforce this point we have people in the USA strolling into malls etc fully armed in order to protect this right. Just the thought of being in a cafe and seeing guys strolling through the door with automatic weapons makes me feel a whole lot safer as you can imagine.

Not I......If I was in a café and guys strolled in with automatic weapons................. I would probably sh1t myself then hit the deck and hide under the table...

The sarcasm is just way above the heads obviously....

[CMCMANGOMAN]

You've all heard of the "War on drugs" tag line. Well, the new tag-line in Thailand is "War on Tourism" after that's accomplished it wil be "War on Expats" if not already underway. BRILLIANT!

[petercool]

Two empty posts with just quotes and an off topic post were removed

[AlQaholic]

Interesting statistics, Murder with gun by country in 2002....1. South Africa 2. Colombia 3. Thailand 4. USA 5. Philippines.....

[alex8912]

"Late on Saturday night"? it was around 7.30 p.m. and why the h*ll is the police shooting at bag-snatchers...........

Why is it that Thailand 'imports' every cr*p from the States?...........Halloween, Valentine, MacD, KFC and "shoot to kill" cops

[SOTIRIOS]

....nothing in the article to explain the headline....

[pitrevie]

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The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

So, a tourist could then hypothetically arm themselves after arriving in Thailand, even though it would be against the laws of their country of origin?

Wonder would visa exempt also cover that?

Sometimes, a little more time spent on the drawing board produces better statements don't you think?

I was actually trying to make the point that the NRA makes every time there is a shooting that somehow rather than fewer guns a better solution is more guns.

[pitrevie]

The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

Oh dear, don't you think there are enough guns and gun crime about in Thailand?

Surely that is the argument put forward, to make you feel safer we need lots more guns. After all I feel a whole lot safer when I see someone walk into a coffee shop or hardware shop with an automatic rifle strapped over his shoulder.

This is either a gee up or your a red neck American. I not to sure which!!!

At last someone gets it.

[Docno]

The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

You did notice that the victims of both the snatching and shooting were female Russians right? So the idea is that tourists could rent a personal firearm at the airport when they arrive? And that would keep them safe and happy. Yep - I get. Flash of brilliance, son.

[skildpadden]

The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

Is this an attempt of trolling or are you a serious believer that having "ammo" on the Christmas wish list is the solution to all problems? Don't you think that the list of people killed by guns in Thailand and the US is already too high?

We already got fat from your country's fine "cuisine", we do not need importing lunatic institutions like the NRA. More guns on the street is never the answer as any civilized person would argue.

[MikeOwen]

Where or what was the cop aiming at?

I saw the whole incident,

I was sitting opposite Lindas restaurant at about 7.30 pm when a police motorcycle and pillion policeman going north up the Thrappraya Road opened fire towards Lindas at two Thai guys on a motorbike, also travelling north, but using the south side of the dual carriageway,

The policeman fired six shots in as many seconds , a lady was hit in the leg/ankle at the entrance to View Talay 2 where the suspects were apprehended.

I think the lady was extremely lucky to have only a leg wound , also the other five bullets could have just as easily hit five more people walking along the pavement ,

Frightened the life out of me, Firing a gun for a bag snatch , I'll make sure I don't illegally park again !

[ToddinChonburi]

How did the girl get shot ? was she just an innocent bystander ? crazy rules of engagement. if more thieves would think that they maybe shot it could detour some of the crimes.

[GAZZPA]

So the cops were shooting at 2 teenagers riding away on their motorbike for nicking a handbag,,.. "shooting at them!". Did they pose any immediate threat to the public?

By the look of it they missed the kids and injured this poor woman.

[bryanlunadelacruz]

should have given a warning shot in the air..unless they forgot the protocol...

poor girl, luckily she did not get shot in the head or other serious parts of the body.

RTP, i think they need more training and less of the shouting and the whistle blowing

[Barin]

The sooner that civilians are allowed to carry arms the better what is needed is a Thai NRA, no more punch ups.

Oh dear, don't you think there are enough guns and gun crime about in Thailand?

My Thai wife says that the civilian people in Thailand are actually allowed to possess a gun. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[Bucko]

"Late on Saturday night"? it was around 7.30 p.m. and why the h*ll is the police shooting at bag-snatchers...........

Why is it that Thailand 'imports' every cr*p from the States?...........Halloween, Valentine, MacD, KFC and "shoot to kill" cops

How doe's the States lay claim to Halloween--It's has an Irish/Celtic history---