I wonder if it was the other way around and the assailant was a local ? I bet the minivan driver has instigated the whole incident as no way the Ozzie had reacted the way he did.
The way he manuevoured as the article stated and moved to another balcony indicates that by no means this pathetic soul was drunk. BTW, did he get his phone back? Lol
How come THEY ARE EATING YOUR LUNCH & CUTTING YOUR PRICES? WHO IS ENCROACHING ON WHO???
IF YOU want to jump on the bandwagon then have the gut to compete and stop whinging.
I faced similar situation when I was totally misquoted and the lady with whom I was talking nearly called the police screaming at me and hurling accusations that I am insulting "THAI WOMEN"...HAPPY ENDING PREVAILED, UNEXPECTEDLY 555
Wonderful publicity for Thailand's tourism.
I never carry my passport when I go out though.
Better they go and check the owners of these clubs licences and stop local criminals who rob and attack tourists ,whether in a Tuk tok or taxi or even bars and clubs.