Man attacked and beaten this morning

This morning around 6am I was woken up by a loud crash and shouting. I looked outside and could see around 4-5 men arguing about something. I didn't think much of it at the time but then the shouting gradually got louder and I could hear them fighting. I looked out of the window again and could see the men kicking one guy on the ground, they were giving him a severe beating by the looks of it. By the time I reached for my phone to call for help the four men picked up the limp unconscious man and put him over the seat on their motorbike. Both motorbikes sped off quickly. Hopefully they took him to a hospital because after a beating like that he will need all the help he can get.

What I did find disturbing was the group ganging up on a single person who obviously was out numbered and didn't stand a chance.

Just another day in ?sleepy? Udonsville...

Not surprised, that's how fighting is done here one bloke up against a mob.

Not just HERE prenders ......... brainless thugs don't have the guts to go one on one here or in farangland.

Why would anyone be surprised, or expect anything different?

A few years ago, when I lived in San Diego, the local Thai community held a picnic at Mission Bay. Having attended the wat there, I knew quite a few of the organizers and Thai community leaders. The Princess who lived in San Diego and her children were even there.

One of the events was a tug-of-war, with myself as one anchor, and another, sad to say, stronger farang on the other side. The kids were split up more or less evenly, and it was a pretty even match - for a while. Then, several parents came running up from the sidelines, and joined in. Since the opposing side was closer to the crowd, we got pulled into the ditch...

A grand lesson on the concept of fairness in Thai culture.

The guy's luck he wasn't farang - completely un-involved bystanders will jump in and take a few licks, if it's Thai vs. farang...

All I can say is that you should have known this before you came here. Too late now to cry.

Sateev wrote:Why would anyone be surprised, or expect anything different?

The thing that surprised me the most was that it was happening right outside my window, it was like something out of the movies to me.

Sateev wrote:Why would anyone be surprised, or expect anything different?

A few years ago, when I lived in San Diego, the local Thai community held a picnic at Mission Bay. Having attended the wat there, I knew quite a few of the organizers and Thai community leaders. The Princess who lived in San Diego and her children were even there.

One of the events was a tug-of-war, with myself as one anchor, and another, sad to say, stronger farang on the other side. The kids were split up more or less evenly, and it was a pretty even match - for a while. Then, several parents came running up from the sidelines, and joined in. Since the opposing side was closer to the crowd, we got pulled into the ditch...

A grand lesson on the concept of fairness in Thai culture.

The guy's luck he wasn't farang - completely un-involved bystanders will jump in and take a few licks, if it's Thai vs. farang...

All I can say is that you should have known this before you came here. Too late now to cry.

I think your comment is a little over the top for most falangs experience.Yes,one shouldn't be surprised if we prepared properly,studied the culture,history and other falangs experiences before coming or moving here!!

I would bet that most of us got caught up in the romantic side of things which dulled our senses to other issues sufficient enough to cause many of us to become emerged quickly,only to find out the reality of things after the fact!
If that didn't happen to you,you are in the minority and ''probably'' lucky!
And it is never to late to cry!Release of emotions(unless your British ) is therapeutic and necessary to to transcend the experience and get on with your life!Not everyone is judgmental,some are supportive and understanding!

I think we agree, Mr. Stan. And I fully understand that many people come here before they really grasp what they are getting into. Some try to remain blissfully unaware, and others realize, to their dismay, that they got more than they bargained for. And that is my whole point: time to wake up and smell the somtam.

As for crying, I didn't mean tears. I meant that complaining now is silly, yet I see so many posts about how unfair things are here, and how it's not 'democratic' and lovely like home...

I can see how you might see my post as judgmental and non-supportive, but really, it's only non-enabling. The thrill of whining and having someone say, "Oh, poor you!" is not part of my support. Discussing the issues openly, without sugar-coating them is, in my view, preferable.

Thailand never was like it used to be

Sateev wrote:I think we agree, Mr. Stan. And I fully understand that many people come here before they really grasp what they are getting into. Some try to remain blissfully unaware, and others realize, to their dismay, that they got more than they bargained for. And that is my whole point: time to wake up and smell the somtam.

As for crying, I didn't mean tears. I meant that complaining now is silly, yet I see so many posts about how unfair things are here, and how it's not 'democratic' and lovely like home...

I can see how you might see my post as judgmental and non-supportive, but really, it's only non-enabling. The thrill of whining and having someone say, "Oh, poor you!" is not part of my support. Discussing the issues openly, without sugar-coating them is, in my view, preferable.

Thailand never was like it used to be

I get your point and concur somewhat,but whinging is also a part of the process of healing and moving on.Unfortunately,IMO,some seem to stay in that space,rather than moving on.
I have often theorized that they might be from ''nanny states'' and possibly untrained in self assessment!,but I too am no ones judge!

I'm getting to old to fight.I won't think twice about pulling out my equalizer no matter what country im in.

What are you going to pull out, your three inch penis...........that should scare em.

coxo wrote:What are you going to pull out, your three inch penis...........that should scare em.

OT......................

coxo,maybe you should come at me,I guarantee ya won't get _ _ _ _ _.

Ladies, please. Take the catfight elsewhere...

Thrilled your brain is obviuosly about the size of your di-k, with the latest masacre in Sweden and all the sensless shotings around the world then your juvenile comments, looks like to much time watching Arnie on TV, if your stupid enough to carry a gun in Thailand then I hope you will enjoy your holiday at the Bangkok Hilton, mate seek medical advice.

Just for info .I have recently attended a court case where 4 people in a car, three women and a man, were each given a 0ne year , eleven months jail sentence, because the BIB found a loaded pistol in the motor they had borrowed , despite all saying they had no knowledge of it being there.