Thaivisa News Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Turkish tourist shot dead on Koh Samui Koh Samui, Surat Thani: A Turkish tourist was shot and killed by a security officer of a pub on the tourist-destination island of Samui early Friday, police said. The 27-year-old security officer, Kabin Sri-sa-ard, claimed the tourist, ç, was about to open fire at him first so he shot back in self defence. Pol Col Thewet Pluemsut, commander of Samui police station, said the shooting occurred in front of a popular pub on the main road along the Chawaeng Beach shortly after the pub’s closing time at 2 am. Kabin told police that the Turkish man came to the pub after it was closed at 2 am and he appeared very drunk sohe refused to allow Forlet to enter the pub, and thus resulting in a quarrel. Kabin said the Turkish man cried foul before leaving. Shortly later, Kabin recounted, Forlet came back and shouted and pulled out his pistol and pointed the gun at him, prompting him to fire his shotgun at Forlet several times. The Turkish man was killed at the scene. After the shooting, Kabin waited for police in front of the pub, holding the shotgun in his hand. Police checked Forlet’s body and found a .38 revolver and 9mm pistol on him. The two guns were fully loaded. Police also found a pocket knife and Bt100,000 in cash on him. Thewet said police checked Forlet’s background and found that he had several businesses on Koh Samui and he had also been acting like a mafia providing protection to farang on the island. Thewet said Forlet was notorious for often engaging in quarrels after he became drunk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phrodan Posted February 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2015 I take no delight in that story. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kerryd Posted February 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2015 "he had several businesses on Koh Samui and he had also been acting like a mafia providing protection to farang on the island." "Thewet said Forlet was notorious for often engaging in quarrels after he became drunk." But they classify him as a "tourist". 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AZBill Posted February 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2015 Well that'll be that 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post burger1 Posted February 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2015 "he had several businesses on Koh Samui and he had also been acting like a mafia providing protection to farang on the island." "Thewet said Forlet was notorious for often engaging in quarrels after he became drunk." But they classify him as a "tourist". Maybe he was on an expired tourist visa 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The other news thread of this incident started by webfact in the kohsamui news forum earlier today has a photo and news video. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/800145-man-shot-dead-outside-club-solo-in-chaweng-koh-samui/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted February 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2015 Just another quality tourist Thailand needs so badly. regards worgeordie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sscsamui Posted February 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2015 There are many.... Shootings here on Koh Samui, Its just not always publicized. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew65 Posted February 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2015 It would be interesting to know what his past-form in Turkey was. Brings to mind the Iranian 'asylum-seeker' in the Sydney chocolate shop a while ago. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 One less the guy was a fixit man live by the sword and the rest is in the news, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 "he had several businesses on Koh Samui and he had also been acting like a mafia providing protection to farang on the island." "Thewet said Forlet was notorious for often engaging in quarrels after he became drunk." But they classify him as a "tourist". So he seems to have been known as a protector eh? Do farang need protection on Samui? Are Farang business what need protection? What's the local scoop on the island? I have not stayed there for any length of time yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2015 Must be one he'll of a pub is security gaurds are armed. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NeilSA1 Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2015 "he had several businesses on Koh Samui and he had also been acting like a mafia providing protection to farang on the island." "Thewet said Forlet was notorious for often engaging in quarrels after he became drunk." But they classify him as a "tourist". Maybe he was on an expired tourist visa Well, now he would have to be 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meatboy Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2015 Must be one he'll of a pub is security gaurds are armed. yes and with a shotgun toooooooooooooooo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Billy The Kid Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2015 Gun was planted on victim after his death to prevent murder trial . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Barin Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2015 There are many.... Shootings here on Koh Samui, Its just not always publicized. A note to self: avoid Samui Island by all means. There is Turkish mafia and Russian mafia over there. The same as Pattaya and Phuket, very criminalized place. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barin Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Gun was planted on victim after his death to prevent murder trial . Yes, it happens. We never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducking and Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 There are many.... Shootings here on Koh Samui, Its just not always publicized. A note to self: avoid Samui Island by all means. There is Turkish mafia and Russian mafia over there. The same as Pattaya and Phuket, very criminalized place. Yes, Barin, "self" might be the only person who would treat your note seriously. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerakiss Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Must be one he'll of a pub is security gaurds are armed. With shotguns, presumably pump action if the guy fired his several times before the other guy could shoot his hand guns. And I thought Phuket was bad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hanno Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2015 And the conspiracies start: not one, but two guns planted on a "tourist" (the title should be changed) who apparently was know for being a racketeer. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck........ 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaii69 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 "he had several businesses on Koh Samui and he had also been acting like a mafia providing protection to farang on the island." "Thewet said Forlet was notorious for often engaging in quarrels after he became drunk." But they classify him as a "tourist". Tourist? Mafia? Mean drunk? Well, one less 'turkey' on Samui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean in bangkok Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Fired his shotgun several times !!! Just to make sure ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmworx Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 The Turk cried foul? Maybe he thought he was playing snooker. Kabin recounted? His shotgun shells I guess. <deleted> is a security guy doing with a shotgun? No mention of what his punishment for breaking the law would be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catweazle Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Great! One criminal dimwit less on Samui, how many more to go? Edited February 14, 2015 by catweazle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiescott Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 As mentioned, why the heck is s security guard holding a pump action at a "closed" pub anyways???? It clearly says the place was closed... <deleted>? something fishy here AGAIN!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBanks Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 The original article says " acting like a mafia providing protection to farang on the island." Does that mean that he was running a protection racket against farangs, demanding money for protection, the same as the mafia? If so then I say good riddance to bad rubbish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drand11 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Wslking around w gun, getting drunk.. not smart. Sounds like security guard is in the clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmworx Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 ^^^ Don't bother about what the original or any subsequent report claims. None of these so called news reporters passed their English examinations at school. Andrew Drummond is the only credible reporter in Thailand, the rest are just on a meal ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathias67 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 "he had several businesses on Koh Samui and he had also been acting like a mafia providing protection to farang on the island." "Thewet said Forlet was notorious for often engaging in quarrels after he became drunk." But they classify him as a "tourist". If he is a tourist with a wook permit if this is the way this man acts when drunk then don't drink or drink less If he also thinks he is a mafia man then the police if they knew him should have arrested him a long time ago and deported him so at least he would be alive today be it that he would cause the same problems in his own country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catweazle Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Fired his shotgun several times !!! Just to make sure ?? If I was the security guard, I as well would have made a 100% sure that the person pulling a gun on me is dead. Bet that turkish wannabe mafia lowlife did not envision himself "waking up" at sunrise under a blood stained blanket with his head blown to pieces. Good for him, good for Samui! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now