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Dramatic Standoff in Sattahip as a Frenchman Breaks Down

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A distressed Frenchman, grappling with financial turmoil and the aftermath of marijuana use, brandished a knife in a threatening manner on December 28.

The drama reached a boiling point in the picturesque Bang Saray sub-district, Sattahip, as the Sattahip Police swooped in to defuse the intense situation.

At 4.30pm, Sattahip Police, accompanied by emergency responders, responded swiftly to a distress call concerning a 51 year old Frenchman, whose identity is being protected. Reports indicated that he had resorted to self-harm, wielding a menacing knife and pacing agitatedly, his bare chest exposed, as he warned officers to keep their distance.

The scene unfolded into a tense standoff, lasting over two hours, as Sattahip officers tried to negotiate with the Frenchman. Employing patience and a cool-headed approach, the officers gradually persuaded the…

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