Coconut Seller Attacked by Foreign Gang in Sukhumvit-Thonglor

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A Thai coconut vendor is seeking justice after being assaulted by a group of Vietnamese nationals in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area, alleging ongoing harassment and intimidation.

•A 34-year-old coconut vendor, Mr. Khwan Thongmee, claims he was beaten by a group of Vietnamese nationals.
•The incident occurred on April 3rd within Soi Sukhumvit 31 after the vendor reported foreign nationals selling in the area.
•The vendor alleges police at the scene prioritized the foreign nationals and a police officer advised him against pursuing the matter.
•The vendor had previously reported similar issues to the police and city inspectors, encountering a pattern of the Vietnamese nationals evading authorities.

Overview

•On April 3 of an unspecified year, Mr. Khwan Thongmee was assaulted in Soi Sukhumvit 31.
•The assault occurred because Mr. Khwan Thongmee had reported foreign nationals selling in the Sukhumvit and Thonglor areas to authorities.
•Mr. Khwan Thongmee reported the incident to the Sai Mai must survive page founder, Mr. Ekapop Luangprasert, providing video evidence and medical documents.
•Mr. Khwan Thongmee and his brother have been selling coconuts in Soi Sukhumvit 24 for over a year, leading to conflict with Vietnamese nationals.
•A police officer warned Mr. Khwan Thongmee that the area has 'dark powers' and advised him not to get involved to avoid injury.
•Police at the scene reportedly focused more on the foreign nationals than the injured victim, and did not call for an ambulance.
•Mr. Ekapop Luangprasert will contact the superintendent of Thonglor Police Station to investigate the facts and the Immigration Bureau to verify the legal status of foreign workers.
•Mr. Khwan Thongmee feels he has not received justice, despite being the victim and the other party allegedly breaking the law.

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Key Quotes

Police Officer

"You know that area has dark powers, don't get involved or you'll get hurt for nothing."

รู้ใช่ไหมว่าพื้นที่นั้นมีอำนาจมืด อย่าเข้าไปยุ่ง เดี๋ยวจะเจ็บตัวเปล่า

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Khwan Thongmee(นายขวัญ ทองมีค่า)

A 34-year-old coconut vendor who reported being assaulted by a group of Vietnamese nationals in the Sukhumvit area.

Mr. Ekapop Luangprasert(นายเอกภพ เหลืองประเสริฐ)

The founder of the Sai Mai must survive page, who is coordinating with authorities to investigate the assault and workers' statuses.

Organization

Sai Mai must survive page(เพจสายไหมต้องรอด)

A page that the victim sought assistance from, and whose founder is investigating the incident.

Thonglor Police Station(สน.ทองหล่อ)

The police station where the victim filed a report and where the police superintendent will be contacted for investigation.

Place

Sukhumvit(สุขุมวิท)ℹ️

A major road in Bangkok where the alleged assault and illegal vending activities took place.

Thonglor(ทองหล่อ)

A sub-district within Bangkok, part of the Sukhumvit area, where foreign nationals are accused of operating illegal businesses and engaging in violence.

Khlong Toei District(เขตคลองเตย)

The administrative district where the victim reported the issue of illegal vending to city inspectors.