Cop-on-Cop gunfight at Koh Samui bar injures two

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Cop-on-Cop Gunfight at Koh Samui Bar Injures Two
By Khaosod English

SURAT THANI—A gunfight broke out between a volunteer police officer and a group of policemen at a bar on Koh Samui island early this morning, injuring two people.

The incident took place at Tawan Chai Cafe on Taweeratphakdee Road at around 2.30 am today, police say.

Staff at the bar told police that Sitthiporn Poonsawasdi, a volunteer police officer, was drinking heavily until the bar closed at 2 am. According to staff, Sitthiporn drunkenly tried to ask musicians at the bar to leave with him, and became angry when they refused.

Sitthiporn then reportedly walked to the front of the bar and fired one shot into the air, prompting the staff to alert police.

Police officers soon arrived and ordered Sitthiporn to drop his weapon, witnesses said. However, Sitthiporn allegedly refused and fired at police. A gunfight then broke out between the officers and Sitthiporn.

Sitthiporn was eventually shot in his left leg and apprehended. A police officer, Lt. Somporn Cherdchim, was also shot in his stomach during the gunfight.

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-- Khaosod English 2015-03-06

[Pomthai 2,514]

Another pillar of the community. What an example being set....

Sadly, not in the least bit surprised.

Sure it'll be treated at yet another misunderstanding.

[PoorSucker 6,925]

Taweeratphakdee Road = ring road.

Tawan Chai Cafe, between Lompraya entrance and Esso station outside Maenam.

[monkeycountry 2,112]

Only in Thailand can police be caught drunk in bars while armed, and still get to keep their jobs. I am not referring to this case, but generally.

[Borzandy 2,883]

It was only a fight between bar owners...

[IamNoone88 2,734]

Armed, drunk and dangerous. And unlucky for the population that he is still alive.

[Patje 1,188]

And once again: Thailand, it starts with the people ......

Edited March 6, 2015 by Patje

[Lupatria 13,598]

When I was a kid I used to read wild west novels not foreseeing as an old man I live right in the middle of them

[maidee 865]

people that are supposed to give the good example, well ...

were they all in uniform ? on the job ? being there to receive one of those famous montly gifts ?

[soalbundy 20,070]

The OK corall is now in Koh Samui

[bangon04 1,966]

Armed, drunk and dangerous. And unlucky for the population that he is still alive.

"Sitthiporn was eventually shot in his left leg"

wonder how many bullets were needed to "eventually" shoot him by the highly trained police.

It would be funny to see if it weren't so irresponsible and stupidly dangerous behaviour.

[steven100 20,426]

What part of Dodge city was he drinking at again ?

[monkey4u 1,457]

Little boys need guns, as their fun making toy's are way TOO small

[guimz 5]

Taweeratphakdee Road = ring road.

Tawan Chai Cafe, between Lompraya entrance and Esso station outside Maenam.

Thanks, the location is crystal clear now !

[soalbundy 20,070]

Little boys need guns, as their fun making toy's are way TOO small

This is my weapon

This is my gun

This is for shooting

and this is for fun