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  • OT: World Cup fans killed for cheering too loudly

    And you thought Eagles fans were tough.....

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    Fans killed for cheering too much
    Tuesday, June 13, 2006; Posted: 11:50 p.m. EDT (03:50 GMT)


    Italy's match against Ghana prompted the confrontation.
    The two men, both Thais, were watching Italy's 2-0 win over Ghana at a restaurant Monday at the Thai beach resort town of Pattaya, and erupted in roars when Italy scored its first goal, said Panipha Wattakul, a girlfriend of one of the victims.

    A man seated at a nearby table asked them to quieten down, prompting a heated argument during which the man pulled out a handgun and shot the football fans at point blank range, said Police Col. Somnuek Chanket, the Pattaya police chief.

    The victims were identified as Chamlong Rongsaeng, 30, and Somnuek Sonkun, 41.

    Police know the identity of the gunman, who fled after the shooting, Somnuek said.

    Thailand has never competed in the World Cup. But despite the Southeast Asian nation's poor showing on the international football stage, millions of fans are glued to their televisions during the World Cup and millions of baht (dollars) are spent on illegal betting, polls show.

    Pattaya, about 110 kilometers (70 miles) southeast of Bangkok, is known for its beaches, its thriving sex industry and high crime rate.



    http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapc...cnn_topstories
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    Yeah, but they didn't shoot Santa Claus. That's our claim to fame.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by nyc_eagle
      Yeah, but they didn't shoot Santa Claus. That's our claim to fame.
      That's all we did ?

      I thought we booed him. Shot him. Then, disemboweled him and ran around waiving his entrails

      You know the Thais had some heavy cash riding on that game.

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      • #4
        Jukin,

        I'm sure, if I could avert my gaze from Ms Smith for a moment or two, I would be able to comment on this article. I wish she would stop staring at me like that. Doesn't she know I'm married?

        BTW, has leifdawg offered us an opinion on the size of her forehead?

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        • #5
          I see you've been over to the "Hot Chicks" section of the board!
          Official Driver of the Eagles Bandwagon!!!
          Bleedin' Green since birth!

          "Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." - Mike Willey

          ”Enjoy The Ride!!!” - Bob Marcus

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Jukin
            I see you've been over to the "Hot Chicks" section of the board!
            You are correct, Sir! It seemed like the right thing to do.

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