Northern Thailand
Police on Alert after a Spate of Problems Involving Tourists in Chiang Mai
Less than a week ago, Police reported that an American tourist Brian Burggraf, a 28-year-old male from Florida was apprehended after allegedly stabbing and injuring several other tourists in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
On Wednesday evening, an incident was reported by the owner of Home Bar 1981, located in Mun Mueang road in the southeast of the old city.
The suspect had brandished a knife, allegedly injuring two tourists, one of whom is a Norwegian still in critical condition in the ICU.
In a separate incident police report, a Dutch father and son, identified as Erik Jan, 52, and Colin Mike, 20, were among a group of Dutch tourists walking near the historic Chiang Mai moat when they were assaulted. Jan sustained a 10-centimetre-long cut to his throat and two stab wounds on his back, while his son suffered a significant gash on his arm. Both were promptly taken to Chiang Mai Hospital for medical attention.
Eyewitnesses recounted a chilling scene, where Burggraf allegedly approached the Dutch group from behind and launched into the attack without provocation. Local residents further informed the police about another potential attack in the same area, where an unidentified foreign tourist was stabbed in the back. The clothing description from this earlier attack matched that of Burggraf.
Burggraf was arrested in the early hours of Thursday near Jed Yod Plaza marketplace, where police discovered a 15-centimetre-long knife in his possession. While he confessed to attacking the Dutch father and son, the motives behind these assaults still remain unclear.
That same week, several complaints were made to Chiang Mai Police about a French national by the name of Antoine who has allegedly been harassing women around Nimman Road area and in the old city. The whereabouts of the perpetrator is currently unknown, but police are on the lookout and are currently trying to contact the alleged suspect.
Several young women have come to report unruly behavior and unwanted physical advances by the Frenchman, who is also believed to be in his mid to late 20s.
These incidents have sent shockwaves through Chiang Mai, a city renowned for its peaceful environment and hospitable nature.
Chiang Mai superintendent Phuwanat Duangdee confirmed the above reports and stated that charges will be laid. Several people involved in the incidents expressed hope that those involve in any wrongdoing would face severe legal repercussions and potentially be banned from re-entry to Thailand.
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The Governor of Mae Hong Son province in northern Thailand has sought stricter rules for tourist tubing on the Pai River, following allegations of tourists sneaking into resort areas to engage in sexual activities, which prompted police reports and considerable criticism online.
After a resort owner in Pai protested about the existing situation of tubing activities along the Pai River, the Governor became aware of the matter. According to the accusations, wine and beer are discreetly offered to tourists while disguised in plastic water bottles to prevent detection.
After their tubing adventures, these tourists, both men and women, would walk around Pai town in their swimsuits. Men often wear one pair of swim briefs, but most women wear two-piece swimsuits or bikinis.
This behavior was considered derogatory to local culture. Recently, there were instances of tourists slipping into resort areas to engage in sexual activities, which prompted police investigations and considerable online criticism.
Following the complaint, provincial governor Chuchip Pongchai requested a meeting of the police and allied authorities on July 16 to explore further tourism restrictions.
The province already restricts the selling of alcohol to tourists who go tubing, which involves floating down a river on inner tubes made of rubber tires. Most people observe the guidelines, but others, including some store owners, break them by concealing the alcohol by pouring it in water bottles.
According to TNA, Pai is one of Northern Thailand’s most popular tourist spots, attracting 40,000 visitors each year and strengthening Thailand’s economy.
Tubing in the Pai River has become a favorite activity among foreigners. However, the governor stated that the attitude of some tourists has jeopardised the province’s image.
Tourists Tubing on Pai River
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Police in northern Thailand’s Phayao province have arrested a 40-year-old pregnant mother for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to create bodily harm.
Phayao Police report they were called after a woman and her daughter had been stabbed and beaten by a family member to a house number 206, Soi 7, Village No. 3, Ban San Nong Niao Subdistrict. Tom, Mueang District.
When officers arrived they found Ms. Chayada Chaiyawan, age 45, and her daughter Ms. Patida Chaiyawan, age 19, with injuries to their bodies and heads. Blood was spread all over the bedroom, and they found Mrs. Sakulkarn, aged 40 years, who was a relative living next door, tied up.
The police then transported all of them to Phayao Hospital for treatment. Ms. Chayada was stabbed thirteen times and her daughter twice. Both also sustained head injuries, according to Phayao police.
Ms. Chayada told police the incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. She was sleeping in the room with her young son, when she heard someone opened the bedroom door. She said at that time it was still dark and all she saw a shadow of a person lifting what she though was a hammer.
She said the got up and fought until she fell after being hit in the head and stabbed with a knife, in fear for her life she screamed for her daughter to come and help. When the daughter entered the room the assailant proceeded to hit her in the head and stabbed her also.
The assailant ran out of the room and was immediately restrained by a neighbour who heard the screaming and ran into the house to help. Mrs. Sakulkarn who was 7 months pregnant was tied up and police and rescue workers were called to the scene. The neighbour told police that all the time they were waiting for the police.
Police said Mrs. Sakulkarn is being held in Hospital and is under psychiatric care. Ms. Chayada and her daughter were treated for their injuries and sent home.
According to Thai Media, Police said charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to create bodily harm will be filed against Mrs. Sakulkarn after she is released from Hospital.
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Five people were killed and two others badly injured when a pickup truck was hit by a north-bound train at an unguarded railway crossing in Phitchit province on Monday evening.
Phitchit police reported the horrific crash occurred around 6 pm at Moo 1 village in tambon Pak Thang of Muang district of Phitchit.
Police said the 201 passenger train from Bangkok to Phitsanulok approached the crossing, which was unguarded and had no safety barriers.
A four-door pickup truck plates drove across the tracks and into the path of oncoming the train which was was unable to stop or slowdown in time to avoid hitting the pickup truck.
The force of the crash drove the pickup about 30 metres down the railway crossing and off to the side. All passengers on the pickup were thrown from the vehicle.
Three women passengers died immediately and two more passengers died later at Phichit Hospital. Two others including the driver of the pickup were seriously injured.
Police investigators said truck driver Pratya Khongthat, 40, was taking relatives, including a 14-yea-old girl, to a funeral at Wat Ratchangkhwan in tambon Pak Thang, approximately one kilometer from the accident scene.
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