Chachoengsao man builds new gate to avoid neighbour’s threats

A 60 year old Thai man in Chachoengsao province opted to build a new gate to his home to avoid further conflict with his neighbour, who has been reportedly harassing him and brandishing a firearm.

The Thai man, Thitiwat, complained to Athiwat Sirikangwalwong, founder of the Dare to Step Forward Facebook page, about the threats he faced from his neighbour, a local teacher last Sunday, August 18. The CCTV footage revealed the neighbour’s intimidating behaviour, including the use of a gun.

Reporters visited the scene yesterday but did not find Thitiwat at home, as he had taken his mother to the hospital for physiotherapy. The neighbour’s car was parked outside but no one responded when the reporters knocked.

Nearby residents claimed ignorance of the specific issues but mentioned that Thitiwat had placed traffic cones outside his house, which led to disagreements. One neighbour noted that Thitiwat occasionally sang karaoke and drank alcohol but was generally not problematic.

Upon Thitiwat’s return, he explained that he had placed the cones to mark a damaged concrete manhole cover near his house. The broken cover made a loud noise when cars drove over it, startling his ailing mother.

“I didn’t prevent anyone from parking but my neighbour got upset and thought I was blocking the area. He threw the cones away but I didn’t confront him. I didn’t want any trouble.”

Thitiwat then showed the reporters the damaged manhole cover, demonstrating how it caused noise when stepped on. He shared that he had hired a contractor to create a new side entrance to his house, hoping to avoid further encounters with his neighbour. Despite his efforts to steer clear of conflict, his neighbour continued to provoke him, reported KhaoSod.

“This morning, while I was sitting by the new gate, he came close and tried to provoke me but I chose to ignore him.”