A 22-year-old Chinese man allegedly attacked a ladyboy with a broken glass inside a hotel room in Pattaya, leaving the victim covered in blood with multiple injuries before fleeing Thailand.
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The incident came to light after Facebook user “bell apisara” posted video clips and details online, claiming the victim had been assaulted by a Chinese man. The post said the victim was prevented from leaving the room and only escaped after eventually managing to open the door for friends to help. According to the post, the victim suffered facial wounds requiring 19 stitches, eight stitches to the hand and four stitches to the foot.
The attack reportedly happened at a hotel in South Pattaya, Chon Buri. Reporters visited the hotel at about 6pm on 25 May 2026 and spoke with reception staff, who said they were not present during the incident but had been briefed by a colleague working the earlier shift.
Hotel staff said the injured ladyboy ran down from a third-floor room at around 6am on 25 May in a blood-soaked condition and told staff only that “the Chinese man did not pay for my services”. Staff provided assistance and recorded part of the aftermath on video.
The suspect was identified as Chen Wentao, 22, a Chinese national. Hotel records showed he checked in on 23 May and paid 750 baht per night, with a 500-baht deposit. Following the incident, he allegedly fled without collecting the deposit and the hotel is gathering evidence to file a complaint with Pattaya City Police over property damage.
Police believe the dispute may have started after the Chinese man allegedly hired the victim for services and later became angry after discovering the victim was a ladyboy. Investigators are examining whether this led to the assault.
The victim, identified as 25-year-old Thanawat, filed a complaint with Pattaya City Police. Officers sent the victim for a medical examination and planned a detailed interview later.
Authorities later confirmed that Chen Wentao had already left Thailand. Immigration records showed he departed through Suvarnabhumi Airport, passing through immigration at 11.20am on 25 May for a flight bound for Chongqing, China.
Amarin reported that police are continuing their investigation and are expected to review evidence, witness accounts and medical reports as part of the case.
Pictures courtesy of Amarin
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 26 May 2026
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