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Thai drunk hooligan wounds Brit in city
Published on 19/09/2013
» British tourist Mark Anthony Strickleton, 53, was attacked by a drunk on Walking Street when the two men accidently bumped into one another. The Brit suffered a serious neck wound. Police later arrested 27-year-old Montri Kanghan, who admitted that in his drunken state he overreacted to the bumping incident. He also splashed the remains of a drink in Strickleton’s face. Police said that the assailant had previously been arrested for public violence, calling him a hooligan when under the influence of alcohol.
Brit falls from nightclub window
Published on 15/09/2013
» Police are still investigating how a 25-year-old British tourist, Stephen Paul Truscott, came to end up on the concrete road after apparently falling from an upper-floor window of a nightclub in Walking Street. He had various broken bones, including a badly damaged hip, and was rushed to Memorial Hospital. It is assumed at present that Truscott fell accidentally after a heavy drinking bout.
Iranian bullies detained
Published on 14/09/2013
» Police on Walking Street arrested a group of six Iranians accused of attacking a fellow national. The victim reported a sore head and damaged mouth. No particular reason for the assault was established. The culprits agreed to pay for emergency medical costs of 3,000 baht, but then admitted that they did not have enough money. Eventually, one gang member produce enough to cover the bin and police allowed all six to go free.
Illegal cash collectors threaten police
Published on 12/09/2013
» A dozen men were questioned by traffic police as they appeared to be illegally collecting money for parking tickets near the Dolphin Roundabout. The going rate was 60 baht but there was no choice for drivers as some members of the gang behaved aggressively. Officer Somsri Sima was forced to radio for assistance as the gang refused to disperse and told him to mind his own business. When 20 police reinforcements arrived on the scene, the gang fled. However four were taken into custody and all tested positive for drugs. It is believed the ringleader of the parking scam was Sanrak Meesuta who had a large number of parking tickets.
Man shot dead on motorbike
Published on 12/09/2013
» Police are puzzling over the death of Niran Charnkit, 36, who was shot in the back as he drove his motorbike in South Pattaya. He was rushed to Pattaya Memorial Hospital where he died. Several bullet cartridges were found in the vicinity of the shooting. The police reportedly found methamphetamines on the victim’s body. Investigators theorize that Niran may have had enemies in the drugs business or was trying to cheat a big boss. Police were checking the dead man’s record to see what involvement, if any, he had in trading illegal substances or in the loan shark business.
WORKING TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS FOR HUA HIN CCTV and New Traffic Routes
Published on 07/09/2013
» The Hua Hin Municipality is launching a project to install CCTVs at a total of 160 points along Phetchakasem Road between Hua Hin Airport to Khao Tao. This 40 million THB budget project aims to boost the safety of Thai and foreign tourists to support the effort of Hua Hin Tourist Police Officers.
Prachaub Governor Serious about Traffic Problem
Published on 05/09/2013
» The governor of Prachuab Khirikhan, along with the deputy governor, has lately called for a meeting with a committee on traffic problem solution in Hua Hin, staff of the Hua Hin railway, traffic police, tourist police and the media to discuss about urgent plans to solve traffic problems in Hua Hin.
Drunken Russian breaks baht bus windscreen
Published on 05/09/2013
» Unable to name his destination, a Russian tourist flared up and broke the windshield of a baht bus. The driver, Surachai, said the Russian flagged down the songthaew on Second Road, and climbed in back. After riding for about a kilometer, Surachai stopped and asked where the passenger was going. The tourist appeared drunk and became angry enough to slam his elbow into the windscreen. When police arrived at the scene they were unable to communicate with the Russian. The Russian was taken to the police station, then left and went to sleep outside the Montien Hotel. He will be rearrested when the booze wears off and a translator is available.
Imposters use fake warrant and violence
Published on 03/09/2013
» Wuttipong Boonma, owner of an internet cafe in Banglamung, was assaulted by men professing to be copyright agents. The unidentified men presented what looked like a fake warrant claimed to be from Pattaya court. When Wuttipong protested, the fraudsters broke his jaw and escaped with several computers. Police said they would question the owner further once he recovers from the attack, and that they would check the café’s CCTV.