Fake Watch Seller arrested by Pattaya Police following stabbing of Russian

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Fake Watcher Seller arrested by Pattaya Police following stabbing of Russian



PATTAYA: -- On Monday Night, the fake watcher seller, wanted in connection with the stabbing of a Russian Man outside of a Starbucks Coffee Shop located next to Pattaya Police Station, gave himself up to Pattaya Police and was arrested.

Police Colonel Supatee, the Pattaya Police Chief, confirmed the arrest of Khun Payu aged 33, a former National Junior Muay Thai Champion, who was forced to retire from the sport due to injury.

For many years he has been selling fake branded watches in Pattaya and the version of events leading up to the stabbing given to Police was different to the earlier account given by the victim.

Khun Payu claims he approached the man and offered a watch to him for 850 Baht. The suspect claims that the victim, Mr. Ivan Cherkashin aged 32, used foul and abusive language towards him and the vendor responded by saying “Russian No Good Man”. At this point the encounter allegedly became physical, during which time the suspect claims the victim threw a chair at him. Khun Payu admits to stabbing the victim but claims it was in self-defense as he thought his life was in danger.

Full story: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/164767/fake-watcher-seller-arrested-by-pattaya-police-following-stabbing-of-russian/


-- Pattaya One 2015-01-13

[chooka]

Well that's it then, self defence but why did it take him so long to give himself up? Is he going to be charged with selling pirated goods and have they been sized or is he back at work?

[guzzi850m2]

No remorse in his face or body language.

Why do he do a boxer stance? He uses knife nowadays.

A known history of violence, another one of Pattaya's finest.

This city can really draw the finest people both from overseas and locally like a fly on a turd.

[lee b]

So looking the way he is this is all just a joke to him. When are they actually going to do something about morons like this??

[OMGImInPattaya]

I believe him. From my experience of politely declining or ignoring hundreds of requests to buy a watch and not being stabbed, I find it at least as plausible as the Ruskies story.

[jacko45k]

I believe him. From my experience of politely declining or ignoring hundreds of requests to buy a watch and not being stabbed, I find it at least as plausible as the Ruskies story.

Having a knife handy, despite being capable in the fighting arena, is also plausible.

[ExPratt]

So why did " A former National Junior Muay Thai Champion' have to stab someone to defend himself ?

[ezzra]

All this is all a charade to show.. nothing will come out of it, as the Mafia in Pattaya pays the

police big time, they go thru all this song and dance for the media benefits....

[lostmebike]

'Fake watcher seller, previously a fake bagger seller arrested by Pattaya Police following stabbing of Russian.'

Looks like a right *ick

[landslide]

Shouldn't a former Muay Thai Junior Champion be able to defend himself without a weapon?

Edited January 13, 2015 by landslide

[jlwilliamsjr18]

Say what? Fake Watches sold in Thailand... I don't believe it. I remember Lady Gaga getting criticized for saying she was looking forward to buying a fake Rolex on her visit. The authorities wanted her to take back her words and swore this kind of practice does not exist. I'll say it... lies, all lies...fake is the name of game. One major department store in BKK repacks goods from China (they're labeled) in brand name boxes right out on the floor, during work hours. Yet the store is packed every day with Arab tourist buying the goods as real. Oh my...we live in magical times.

[mrblue]

so... an ex muay thai champion needed a knife to protect himself against a russian...? in thailand... surrounded by thai...?

[Fullstop]

Fake watchers.

Fake human trafficking? What was he selling? TV watchers?, movie watchers?, football watchers? ... Were they like those "real life dolls" or just cardboard cutouts?

[Dogmatix]

No remorse in his face or body language.

Why do he do a boxer stance? He uses knife nowadays.

A known history of violence, another one of Pattaya's finest.

This city can really draw the finest people both from overseas and locally like a fly on a turd.

Saw this jerk giving his version of events on TV news. No way he would pass a polygraph test.

[razer]

This is exactly where the judicial system needs to draw the line between a street skirmish and assault with a deadly weapon ... and punish accordingly.

When the judicial system wants to be taken seriously the message will get out quickly to the Thai people who do not fear token punishment.

[Manbing]

Why is he not pointing?

How can we tell he is the guilty party if he isn't pointing?

Now I am confused, is the guy in front the policeman meating out justice or the culprit.

Come on people get it right!

Edited January 13, 2015 by Manbing

[Dogmatix]

So he has s known history of violence and always carries an offensive weapon, yet the Pattaya police have been allowing him to sell smuggled fake watches and harass tourists outside the cop shop for years. That's great.

[oneday]

Reporter's English just gets better and better..."Watcher Seller".

[Fairynuff]

Say what? Fake Watches sold in Thailand... I don't believe it. I remember Lady Gaga getting criticized for saying she was looking forward to buying a fake Rolex on her visit. The authorities wanted her to take back her words and swore this kind of practice does not exist. I'll say it... lies, all lies...fake is the name of game. One major department store in BKK repacks goods from China (they're labeled) in brand name boxes right out on the floor, during work hours. Yet the store is packed every day with Arab tourist buying the goods as real. Oh my...we live in magical times.

Please retract your statement. This doesn't happen in Thailand

[WitawatWatawit]

The guy has taken one too many punches to the head. His brain is scrambled, poor bustard.

[Loles]

Urine test for ya ba ?

Self-defense Just take a look to the picture. This is an extremely idiot.

[Jingthing]

Welcome to Pattaya.

Fake Watches.

Vendors Wielding Knives.

Chairs to throw aplenty.

In my experience local thug type Thais call all farangs who don't play into their games: BAD MAN!

Yes I've been called that aggressively and abusively here for doing things like telling tourists the correct fare on baht buses.

Edited January 13, 2015 by Jingthing

[technologybytes]

He stands a very good chance of the case going nowhere on the basis of self defence, and he could easily be telling the truth.

I have dealt with many fake watch sellers over the years, and none of them has ever stabbed me... so something out of the ordinary must have happened.

I would imagine he got his lawyer to find out what the like outcome would be before handing himself in. That way he takes away most of the risk of handing himself in, but gets the same credit for doing so in court if it ever gets to court.

To anyone who questions why it took him so long to hand himself in, would you hand yourself in to the Thai police if you were potentially accused of murder.. I'm bloody sure I wouldn't without at least a great deal of preparation.

[Loles]

so... an ex muay thai champion needed a knife to protect himself against a russian...? in thailand... surrounded by thai...?

Yes of course if he is alone. No need knife at all if there are 6-8 buddies as usually ...

[tomacht8]

This adidas and nike T-shirts are fake too?

Police also noted that the suspect has a criminal history of violence which was noted in the case files, which will now be handed over to the Pattaya Courts.

He approached the Russian.
That his life was in danger is bull shit.
Lock this stabber away!

Edited January 13, 2015 by tomacht8

[Jingthing]

A "tourism ambassador" he's not ...

[tinhead]

I didn't realize you were an expert on Thai law.

You should read be police orders relating to disproportionate force. That's why if someone brings a knife out on me I can't shoot them with a gun.

This is exactly where the judicial system needs to draw the line between a street skirmish and assault with a deadly weapon ... and punish accordingly.

When the judicial system wants to be taken seriously the message will get out quickly to the Thai people who do not fear token punishment.

[Mot Dang]

The Ruskie started it, the Thai finished it. Another day in Pattaya.

[Aussiescott]

Just another day when a farang gets scammed, assaulted and or killed.... LOS "Land of Stupidity".... I am NOT Thai bashing, a lot of farang are a holes, but when will the violence stop in this strictly predominant Buddhist country!!!! SHAME Thailand and shame on the lame Authorities, you should hang your heads in disgrace, you are clearly failing!

[lostmebike]

I didn't realize you were an expert on Thai law.

You should read be police orders relating to disproportionate force. That's why if someone brings a knife out on me I can't shoot them with a gun.

This is exactly where the judicial system needs to draw the line between a street skirmish and assault with a deadly weapon ... and punish accordingly.

When the judicial system wants to be taken seriously the message will get out quickly to the Thai people who do not fear token punishment.

... and you are?!