Indian man arrested for firing blank gun in Pattaya neighbourhood
Chaos ensued in a residential neighbourhood of Soi Kopai on 4/1 in Pattaya when a 36 year old Indian national fired a blank gun into the sky, causing widespread panic. This incident unfolded late yesterday, November 20, prompting immediate action from local law enforcement.
Deputy Chief of the Pattaya City Police Station, R.T.T. Chittisuk Suthinitaswong, received a report at 11.36pm about the disturbance and swiftly led a team of officers to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the Indian, Sunil, in an intoxicated state. A search of his belongings revealed a blank gun alongside 22 rounds of ammunition, all of which were seized as evidence. The gun remained unmodified.
Sunil, when questioned, stated that the firearm was a recent purchase from a dealer. He insisted he was unaware of the legal implications of carrying or discharging it recreationally.
“I was drinking with friends when, on a dare, I fired the gun into the air.”
After taking Sunil into custody, officers transported him to Pattaya City Police Station for further questioning. The blank gun and ammunition accompanied him into evidence.
Legal proceedings are now underway as the Indian faces charges related to the incident, reported Pattaya News.
In other news, a Thai man assaulted a drunk Indian man, rendering him unconscious after the foreigner allegedly sexually harassed his wife on Pattaya Beach.
