Pattaya punch: Man arrested after leaving four on the ropes
A 34 year old Thai man has been arrested in connection with a violent attack that injured four people in Pattaya last month. Nong Prue police detained the perpetrator at his residence on Soi Mab Song yesterday, October 10, following a warrant issued by the Pattaya Provincial Court for assault charges.
The incident occurred in the early hours of September 1, when a group of over 10 teenagers attacked a grocery store owner and his younger associates. Surveillance footage captured images of the assailants, which led investigators to identify Nirutti Boonsang as the leader of the group.
During questioning, Nirutti reportedly admitted to the crime, claiming that the victim had provoked him. He also stated that he had not been fleeing the police but was attempting to mediate with the victim, as his younger accomplices had already been apprehended.
“I was provoked by the victim first before the altercation occurred.”
The attack resulted in serious injuries to four individuals. Seven of the suspects have surrendered to the police. However, Nirutti and one other suspect have remained at large until yesterday.
The police continue their investigation to apprehend the last remaining suspect, reported Pattaya News.
In related news, a delivery rider was finally arrested after he threw a punch at a police officer during a heated confrontation in Nonthaburi last week following an unusual road rage saga that spiralled into a legal mess. The drama unfolded at 4pm on October 3 near the Prachachuen intersection bridge, where the 26 year old rider believed police were unnecessarily blocking the left lane.
In other news, three Thai men are seeking justice after they were physically assaulted by a group of security guards and a DJ at a bar in the northern province of Kamphaeng Phet on October 1.
The video of the chaotic altercation inside the entertainment venue in Kamphaeng Phet was shared by various Thai news agencies. In the footage, the bar’s security guards, dressed in black vests, can be seen attacking a group of customers and beating them with glass bottles.
