PHUKET: A tuk-tuk driver accused of assaulting a tourist on Phuket has surrendered to police and been charged over the incident.
The driver, Sutam Samsri, 25, surrendered to Patong police at Kathu station on Wednesday.
He told police that he had become annoyed when the tourist could not remember exactly where his resort was and he had to keep driving.
Khun Sutam denied using an iron bar to hit Briton Joseph William Damarell but admitted to wielding an umbrella.
He has been arraigned in court over the charge of assault.
Having made a statement to police after being treated at Patong Hospital, Mr Damarell is believed to have left Phuket.
The driver, Sutam Samsri, 25, surrendered to Patong police at Kathu station on Wednesday.
He told police that he had become annoyed when the tourist could not remember exactly where his resort was and he had to keep driving.
Khun Sutam denied using an iron bar to hit Briton Joseph William Damarell but admitted to wielding an umbrella.
He has been arraigned in court over the charge of assault.
Having made a statement to police after being treated at Patong Hospital, Mr Damarell is believed to have left Phuket.
There seems to be a lot of blood on Mr Damarell's arm from being hit with an "umbrella" !
Posted by jimbo34 on December 18, 2015 17:34
Editor Comment:
I wouldn't want to guess but a steer bar would be defined as carrying a weapon, whereas an umbrella? Far less offensive.