The US tourist slapped by a security guard in a Bangkok nightclub says he nonetheless loves Thailand despite the assault however added he shall be taking authorized motion against two guards.
The vacationer, Rodric Carkhuff, was slapped and handcuffed by a safety guard final month outside The Club Khaosan nightclub on Khao San Road after the 34 12 months old took a bottle of water from the club he thought was free.
Bangkok Post reported that the altercation occurred when a guard, recognized only as Thongchai, accused Carkhuff of theft. The altercation escalated, and Thongchai proceeded to handcuff and physically assault the foreigner by slapping him twice within the face. The incident was witnessed by another guard, Krisda, who intervened and stopped Thongchai.
A passerby happened to witness the altercation and recorded a video of the incident, which was subsequently uploaded to social media and quickly spread all through numerous on-line platforms.
As a end result, the management of the membership has issued a public apology, acknowledging the disturbing nature of the incident, and initiated authorized proceedings in opposition to both guards concerned.
Carkhuff alleges that he was subjected to a quantity of assaults and claims that he witnessed Thongchai brandishing a Spartan knife during the altercation.
Carkhuff revealed that he had gone out with his brother and two other feminine associates on the day of the incident. Lifetime ordered two bottles of beer and the bartender gave him a bottle of water, which he believed was free. He took the drinks again to his table.
A few moments later a guard called the vacationer over to discuss the incident which led to him being handcuffed and slapped. Carkhuff was reported as saying in the News Directory…
“I had no intention at all of stealing the water. I understood that consuming water is free to customers when shopping for alcoholic drinks abroad.”
Carkhuff yesterday filed a criticism at Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) along along with his lawyer Kriangsak Pintusornsri at 1.30pm.
The victim dropped the criticism in opposition to the membership owner after he agreed to accept 50,000 baht compensation.
Kriangsak, however, stated the victim will still take authorized motion in opposition to the two guards and will file a report with Chana Songkhram Police on March 20.
Carkhuff worked as an English instructor in Thailand prior to now however is again on vacation. He added the unsavoury incident has not diminished his love of Thailand. He said…
“I entered the country in January with plans to fly back to the US in April.
“I still love Thailand and its folks regardless of the incident.”