Russian 'Temple Intruder' Stabs Policeman While In Custody

By Khaosod Eng.

MAE HONG SON — One of the two Russian men who were arrested for breaking into a temple in northern Thailand on Sunday stabbed a police officer while in custody, police say.

The suspect, identified as Voge Vladimir (name transcribed from Thai text), was reportedly being led from his holding cell at Pai Police Station to the immigration department when he stabbed Lt. Prasert Puttawong across the head and wrist.

Police officers and the other suspect then tackled Vladimir and held him down, while Lt. Prasert was sent to hospital. Medical workers say his condition is “severe” but gradually improving.

Police say Vladimir’s knife was hidden beneath his clothes, and that officers failed to spot it when they searched him after his arrest on 14 December.

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-- Khaosod English 2014-12-17

Wow, have to give credit to the Russian guy for sheer craziness.... Wonder how

much longer he is going to live for......

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Wow, he gets off lightly and has, by all accounts, been treated well by the police and yet does this. What a ****! Slam the numbnut in the Hilton for 30. Hope the cop recovers.

Thailands finest missed a machetesize knife, when they searched him??

Maybe they didn't want to insult the "monk" ?

Even his mate took him down. It's clear to see that this bloke has obvious mental problems. He should be sectioned. No such thing here though right?

With so much reported about the Chinese and Russians lately, I bet the Burmese feel like throwing a massive party!

What a bloody fool!!

The temple "incident" he could probably got away with, a short sentence or a hefty fine.

Now he is looking at several years in a Thai jail.

Deservingly!!

With so much reported about the Chinese and Russians lately, I bet the Burmese feel like throwing a massive party!

How exactly do idiotic behavior by tourists help the slaves/scapegoats??

This has to be one the craziest cases involving tourists that I can remember. I really think the Russians should be denied visas. They make more trouble in the Kingdom than any other nationals. No to mention their mafia-like activities in Phuket.

I would think these guys are in BIG trouble! Attempted murder of a policeman? Has it been reported what drugs they where on at the time of the initial incident?

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Perhaps the Russian didnt agree with the demanded bribe

Perhaps the Russian didnt agree with the demanded bribe

So he negotiated Russian style??

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i wish they beat the hell out of him

som nam naa

He's going to regret that when he comes down from his high. Bad, bad move.

Great! Finally somebody who does what many of us always wanted to do.

Song Nam Na BIB, they even don't find a knife when they arrest somebody. Is already enough that they are scumbags and petty criminals, but now they passed even the idiot test.

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not any worse than the old ones ie land of hubs etc

Maybe he's following the lead of the monk who slapped the farang.

I would treat any statement from Pai police with scepticism.

Edited December 17, 201411 yr by Briggsy

Cannot believe this the word SCUM was not used

Holy..... someone doesn't appreciate his freedom or life very much!

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Maybe he was mad they were extorting money from his relatives after the temple abbot had already forgiven the property damage:

Pol.Col. Worapol Polmanee, superintendent of Pai Police Station, said the property damage and theft charges against the suspects were dropped after the temple abbot said he forgave the two men.

"We were waiting for the suspects' relatives to wire money from abroad to pay for damages at the temple," Pol.Col. Worapol said. "But then [Vladimir] used his knife to attack a police officer."

Question: If the property damages & theft charge were dropped, why would you be waiting for money from his relatives for the same reason.

Guess now Mr. Stabinov be a regular for boxing & maybe even target practice.

Still though, this place reaps what it sows, -thuggish Russian tourists & corrupt Thais, -a match made upon the River Styx. Just leave the monks out of it next time.

-saanya

Edited December 17, 201411 yr by saanya

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Groan,

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+1...Yes, the 'tourist' comments are getting old.

And we have a late entry for the " azzhole of the year" award!

Congrats for going above and beyond the minimum requirements!

Lets see you top this one!

Great! Finally somebody who does what many of us always wanted to do. Song Nam Na BIB, they even don't find a knife when they arrest somebody. Is already enough that they are scumbags and petty criminals, but now they passed even the idiot test.

Way past time for your medication!!

Seems like this Russian was still under the effects of the drug he was on. This drug looks to me IMO was yabba or meth and this has increased the risk of violence and paranoia. Expect this man will be jailed for a long time. Don`t take drugs in South East Asia you will get into big trouble if they the Russians did this in a mosque in Malaysia they would get the death penalty.

hmm, hmm, hmm...kids these days..

...whatcha gonna do???

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