webfact Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Kiwi stabbed in back at Kata BeachPhuket GazetteMr Smith is currently in Phuket International Hospital recovering from his injuries. Photo: Karon PolicePHUKET: A Thai surf board renter is on the run after allegedly stabbing a New Zealander in the back with a knife yesterday evening.The incident occurred at Kata Beach. Police named the suspect as Kittichai Junkaew, 29, from the southern province of Nakhon Sri Thammarat.According to police, the victim, Christopher Smith, 52, was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital before being transferred to Phuket International Hospital. Karon Police Captain Weerayuth Sirisukhaworakul said the New Zealander sustained one stab wound to the back. Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Kiwi-stabbed-back-Kata-Beach/64105?desktopversion -- Phuket Gazette 2016-06-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 New Zealand man stabbed while walking on Phuket beachDarawan NaknakhonAccording to witnesses, Mr Smith was walking on the beach when Kittichai approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back with a knife, said Lt Weerayuth of the Karon Police. Photo: Darawan NaknakhonPHUKET: -- A New Zealand man is recovering in a Phuket hospital after he was stabbed by a Thai man while walking on Kata Beach yesterday evening (June 20).Karon Police were notified of the stabbing at 6pm.“When we arrived, we found traces of blood on the sand,” said Lt Weerayuth Thansirisukworakul of the Karon Police.“ Apparently Mr Smith lost a significant amount of blood from the stabbing. We were told that a good Samaritan had already taken the victim, 52-year-old Christopher George Smith, to the Accident and Emergency Centre in Chalong.Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/new-zealand-man-stabbed-while-walking-on-phuket-beach-57943.php-- Phuket News 2016-06-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldieinkathu Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Yet another person from Nakhon Sri Thammarat with a short fuse, why so many? Wishing Mr Smith a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 little pig, notice, stabbed in the back, yellow streak, when caught it will be" i am so sorry i was drunk or on drugs", well that's ok then run along and don't be a naughty boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncat1 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Obvious it was a Thai because that is how they fight unless they have at least half a dozen friends with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 A friend of mine saw the whole thing and apparently the wife of the kiwi has some kids running around in some sort of gang causing trouble. That's all the details I have so far though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkg Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 From the article: “Witnesses said that both men had altercations many times because Mr Smith’s wife and Kittichai have surfboard rental businesses in the same area,” It was a very nasty incident, but it wasn't a random act of violence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 From the article: “Witnesses said that both men had altercations many times because Mr Smith’s wife and Kittichai have surfboard rental businesses in the same area,” It was a very nasty incident, but it wasn't a random act of violence. Just another 'business' dispute .... solved in Thai style ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 This is now to common Thais need to grow up and solve their issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 This is now to common Thais need to grow up and solve their issues that sentence has to be completed to make any sense. how about without resorting to violence or frivolous suing for a perceived loss of face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Just another incident in Thailand, happens everyday. Hardly newsworthy in isolation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 It would be news if stabbed him in the front, which would require Kittichai to face him. I guess when you don't have a mob of friends to "pitch in" you have to use the next most cowardly method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 ...not stabbed....allegedly stabbed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Obvious it was a Thai because that is how they fight unless they have at least half a dozen friends with them Didn't see the post about Arabs and a Thai fighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huuwi Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Obvious it was a Thai because that is how they fight unless they have at least half a dozen friends with them Didn't see the post about Arabs and a Thai fighting can you send a link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 From the article: “Witnesses said that both men had altercations many times because Mr Smith’s wife and Kittichai have surfboard rental businesses in the same area,” It was a very nasty incident, but it wasn't a random act of violence. Just another 'business' dispute .... solved in Thai style ... Not quite solved. The nutter probably can't run his competing business while on the run, leaving the Kiwi and his wife as the sole proprietors on the beach. Solved Thai style would have been a hitman to take him out with a headshot while sitting in his car, while he was working the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Maybe he's hiding at mommy and daddy's house? So many cowards. That's why I love MMA. It's real fighting~no weapons~one on one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) A friend of mine saw the whole thing and apparently the wife of the kiwi has some kids running around in some sort of gang causing trouble. That's all the details I have so far though. Maybe this guy was looking to rise through the ranks and become the gang leader. Seriously, why would any farang involve themselves in a dispute like this???? Edited June 21, 2016 by NamKangMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 A friend of mine saw the whole thing and apparently the wife of the kiwi has some kids running around in some sort of gang causing trouble. That's all the details I have so far though. Maybe this guy was looking to rise through the ranks and become the gang leader. Seriously, why would any farang involve themselves in a dispute like this???? Because those kids were causing trouble in his living/working area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copa8 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 ...not stabbed....allegedly stabbed.... True, but since the suspect is Thai (heck, any Asian), TVF members will usually not give the benefit of the doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Let the Thai wife run the biz and stay out of the picture Mr. Smith.............yeesh business in Thailand........... Mr. Smith and wife's business probably somehow infringing, or just flat out doing better (better boards?) and when Kittichai told them to stop taking his customers, in front of others Mr. Smith probably told him to "p**s off mate".................the answer to that loss of face? Hello Thai Norman Bates. Psycho !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 grumpyoldman, your friend with the avocados saw the whole thing. I'll get the real story later in the week. As an aside, what happened to the "no commerce on the beach" edict? I know the Kata-Karon mayor has lost a lot of money ever since his plot of collecting huge fees for beach usage was uncovered, so I guess he needs to make up for the shortfall by allowing commerce on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 <snip> As an aside, what happened to the "no commerce on the beach" edict? I know the Kata-Karon mayor has lost a lot of money ever since his plot of collecting huge fees for beach usage was uncovered, so I guess he needs to make up for the shortfall by allowing commerce on the beach. The so called 'life guards' often have surf or jet ski business on the beach. On kata beach we see a number of vendors setting up in the morning in temp premises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 grumpyoldman, your friend with the avocados saw the whole thing. I'll get the real story later in the week. As an aside, what happened to the "no commerce on the beach" edict? I know the Kata-Karon mayor has lost a lot of money ever since his plot of collecting huge fees for beach usage was uncovered, so I guess he needs to make up for the shortfall by allowing commerce on the beach. Thanks SP, will ping the guy via FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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