FINALLY, THE SWISS MAN IN PHUKET APOLOGIZES TO THE THAI DOCTOR

FINALLY, THE SWISS MAN IN PHUKET APOLOGIZES TO THE THAI DOCTOR

PHUKET - On March 1, 2024, Mr. Fehr, 45, a Swiss national accused of kicking a Thai female doctor, held a press conference at Phuket City Hall with his Thai spouse, Mrs. Sai, discussing the issue that garnered media attention in Thailand.

After Ms. Tharndao Jandam, a 26-year-old Thai doctor working in Phuket, filed a complaint against a Swiss man for allegedly kicking her in the back while she and her friend were sitting on a stairway attached to their villa near the beach in Thalang District, Phuket Province, on February 24, they apologized for what they had done to her.

The fact that they knew the senior police officers and threatened to arrest the doctor was the main issue of contention. They further claim that "Thais can apologise to Farang (a foreigner), but no Farang needs to say sorry to Thai people" during this discriminatory time.

Mr. Fehr declared his deep love for Thailand. He's a Swiss national, although for the time being he lives in Thailand. In whatever manner that he can, he is eager to assist Thai people. He didn't think the argument would get this heated that evening.

“I am quite sad. I had not anticipated the situation escalating to this point. We apologies all Thais for our actions. “I did it out of rage because we had repeatedly violated personal privacy,” he said.

The Swiss husband and Thai wife explained that every week, individuals invade the villa they rent. At most, 7-8 Chinese visitors entered the grassy area and walked to the swimming pool, causing Mr. Fehr to be concerned that someone or a group of persons would harm his wife. He mistook Dr.Pai and her friend for members of the Chinese invasion group.

The media questioned why he did not apologise to the doctor from the beginning. Mr. Fehr stated that he did not say anything because he was upset, but he clarified that he did not say anything disparaging about the doctor.

Mr. Fehr confirmed that he did not kick the doctor in the incident. He also displayed a picture of the wound on his toe and the findings of the doctor’s examination, which showed that the damage was the result of a trip and fall.

Mrs. Sai also apologised for using such unpleasant language. Regarding the threat that she knew a senior police officer, she made it out of rage and didn’t know what to do. She said that because she only knows one policeman.

Now we admit that we feel very guilty and are willing to take responsibility for everything. I apologise to the doctor for the incident. At the time, we were both angry and scared. And I honestly don’t know what to do. Mrs. Sai stated, “I will accept responsibility no matter what.”

Mr. Adul Chuthong, Deputy Governor of Phuket Province, who assisted in organising this press conference, also asked to address the matter that had been raised in the media: that there was a mafia in Phuket and that foreigners were coming to stay and take over land or public property. He confirmed that there is nothing like it. The governor is strict in this regard and has assigned administration, and the police perform their tasks on a regular basis in accordance with their authority.