A Splash dispute between foreigner and a Thai guy More than just a storm in a coffee cup at a gas station in the Eastern Province Rayong Province sparking controversy on Thai social media. The altercation reportedly started when the Thai man poured water into the foreign man’s coffee cup.
The Thai man, named Sorn, posted a video of the gas station incident on social media on April 14, seeking justice. In the video, the foreign man and his Thai wife can be seen arguing with a group of Thais in a pickup truck preparing to participate in a water fight in Rayong.
Due to the chaos of the situation, the dialogue between the two parties in the film is difficult to hear.
Thorne told PPTV HD that he sprayed the foreigner with a water cannon as he walked by with a cup of coffee in his hand. Thorne said he noticed the foreigner was upset because water spilled into his coffee. So he apologized to the man.
Thorne said the foreigner was not satisfied with his apology. The foreign man allegedly used offensive language towards Thorne, insulted him and threw a coffee cup at the family’s car.
Thorne mentioned that he bought the foreigner a new cup of coffee, but his wife threw it away and accused him of being rude. Thorne insisted he did not use offensive language or behave inappropriately towards the couple.
Thorn said the Thai woman told him she was a dentist in Rayong province. She and her husband pay a large amount of tax to Thailand every year. However, Sorn found that this was irrelevant to the problem.
different opinions
Thorne further claimed that the Thai woman threatened to sue him and demand substantial damages if he released the video of the altercation to the public.
Thorne said he splashed a lot of people passing by, but no one was angry with him because it was the Water Festival. He expressed efforts to apologize to the couple and encouraged netizens to express their opinions.
Netizens had mixed opinions. Some people sided with Thorne, saying the couple shouldn’t have gone out if they didn’t want to get wet during Songkran. Others believe the couple’s anger is unfounded as their property has not been affected.
“Oh my gosh, this is Songkran. Respect Thai culture. If someone throws water at you during Songkran, you should give them a “wai” to express your gratitude, say thank you, and wish them a happy new year. If you don’t want to be Please stay at home or in your car if you get wet. The behavior of this foreigner husband and his Thai wife is unacceptable. Shame on them.
Others had a different take on the incident, suggesting Thorne shouldn’t just throw water at people randomly. Many Thais and foreigners would rather not get involved in the water war, and Thorne’s actions could have legal consequences.
Under the law, if the splash causes bodily harm, Thorne could face up to one month in jail, a fine of up to 10,000 baht, or both. Splashing water that damages the victim’s property is punishable by up to three years in prison, a fine of up to 60,000 baht, or both.
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