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Kiwis Hamish and Oscar Day Cause Chaos in Thailand

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Two Kiwi brothers, Hamish Day and Oscar Day, made headlines in Phuket, Thailand, after allegedly attacking a local police officer and attempting to snatch his gun. The duo, aged 36 and 38, were riding motorcycles in a residential area when they refused to stop for the officer, leading to a dramatic altercation. As a result, the brothers are currently detained by Thai authorities, facing charges related to the assault on the traffic cop.

The incident shed light on the behavior of foreigners in Phuket, highlighting the negative impact of such actions on the local community. The parents of the arrested brothers expressed their distress over the situation, emphasizing the importance of respecting the law while abroad. This clash with the police officer serves as a reminder for travelers to abide by the rules and regulations of the countries they visit, to avoid legal troubles.

In a twist of events, the arrest of the New Zealanders stirred conversations online about cultural differences and the consequences of disregarding authority while in a foreign country. The video footage of the altercation went viral, sparking discussions on social media about the responsibilities of travelers to act responsibly and uphold the law, regardless of their nationality.

As the news of the Kiwi brothers' arrest continues to make waves, it serves as a cautionary tale for tourists to be mindful of their actions and to respect local authorities while traveling. This incident highlights the importance of cultural awareness and the consequences of engaging in violent behavior, especially in a foreign land.

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Watch: Kiwis Hamish Day and Oscar Day arrested in Thailand ... (New Zealand Herald)

Two New Zealanders have reportedly been arrested in Phuket, Thailand, after they allegedly attacked a local police officer and tried to snatch his gun when.

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Watch: Parents of NZ men arrested in Thailand 'distraught' (Otago Daily Times)

Thai media reported the pair, Hamish Day, 36, and Oscar Day, 38, were on motorcycles in a residential area in Phuket on Saturday, and failed to stop for a ...

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Two New Zealand men arrested for attacking a traffic officer in ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The men are being held by police in Phuket, after allegedly tackling a traffic cop to the ground and taking his gun.

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Two Kiwis accused of attacking Thai cop, snatching gun in roadside ... (Newstalk ZB)

Two New Zealanders have reportedly been arrested in Phuket, Thailand, after they allegedly attacked a local police officer and tried to snatch his gun when.

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Two New Zealanders Are Arrested for Assaulting a Phuket Officer (Khaosod English)

Two New Zealanders were arrested on Saturday in Phuket after they assaulted a traffic police officer who tried to stop them for speeding.

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2 New Zealanders attack Phuket traffic policeman (Bangkok Post)

PHUKET: Two New Zealand men were arrested after injuring a local traffic policeman and trying to snatch his pistol on Saturday evening, police said.

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Kiwi duo in ugly clash with cop (The Phuket News)

PHUKET: The negative behaviour and conduct of foreigners in Phuket is once again in the spotlight after two men from New Zealand assaulted a police officer ...

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Watch: Parents of Kiwi brothers arrested in Thailand speak as video ... (New Zealand Herald)

The parents of brothers held in Thailand after a dramatic roadside tussle with a police officer have spoken of their distress over the incident as the...

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New Zealand tourists allegedly attack gun-wielding Thai policeman (Daily Mail)

The NZ brothers were a week into their Thailand trip and riding motorbikes through the Phuket town of Chalong on Saturday when police attempted to pull the ...

Officials in Thailand say New Zealanders accused of a roadside ... (The Associated Press)

Police say Thailand's immigration authorities have revoked the visas of two New Zealand tourists accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on a popular ...

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Officials in Thailand say New Zealanders accused of a roadside ... (The Washington Post)

Police say Thailand's immigration authorities have revoked the visas of two New Zealand tourists accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on a popular ...

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Kiwi brothers arrested in Thailand face lengthy court process (RNZ)

Two New Zealand brothers accused of attacking a policeman in Phuket are unlikely to be sent home and will have to go through a lengthy court process, ...

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Kiwi brothers' actions 'intolerable': Phuket Governor (Stuff.co.nz)

During a press conference on Monday, the Phuket governor described Hamish and Oscar Day's actions as “improper and illegal”

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Kiwi brothers arrested in Thailand after allegedly attacking police ... (Newshub)

Immigration authorities have banned Hamish Day, 36, and Oscar Day, 38, from ever returning to Thailand, following the alleged assault of an officer in Phuket on ...

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Kiwi brothers Hamish and Oscar Day arrested in Thailand face ... (New Zealand Herald)

By Krystal Gibbens of RNZ Two New Zealanders accused of attacking a policeman in Phuket are unlikely to be sent home and will have to go through a lengthy.

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Kiwi pair attack Thai officer, grab pistol - reports (RNZ)

Two New Zealanders have been arrested in Phuket for attacking a police officer - with the incident caught on video.

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Kiwis lose Thai visas after alleged brawl with police officer (TVNZ)

Brothers Hamish Day and Oscar Mattson Day were charged with offences including robbery, causing physical harm to an on-duty officer, attempted bribery and ...

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Kiwi brothers arrested in Thailand after allegedly assaulting police ... (9News)

Pol Col Ekarat Plaiduang, chief of the Chalong police station, together with Phuket governor, Sophon Suwannarat, spoke at a press conference yesterday, Stuff ...

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NZ brothers remain behind bars after appearing in Phuket court (RNZ)

Hamish and Oscar Day have been charged with multiple offences including robbery, assaulting an officer, attempted bribery and driving a motorcycle without a ...

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