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Chinese National Dies After Assault in Pattaya Club

A 39-year-old Chinese national has died after being assaulted inside an unlicensed host club in Pattaya late on 6 May 2026, prompting a major police investigation and calls for the venue to be shut down. Emergency services received a report at 23:05 of a serious assault at the Vegas Exclusive Club in South Pattaya. The victim was found unconscious with severe facial injuries and later died despite prolonged resuscitation efforts.

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Police from Pattaya City Police Station, along with local officials and rescue workers, attended the scene. The man had sustained swelling to his left eye, a torn lip and multiple bruises across his body. Staff and foreign tourists were present at the venue, with some individuals fleeing before officers arrived, while six employees were taken in for questioning.

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According to initial staff statements, the victim had been intoxicated and playing snooker before becoming agitated. He reportedly climbed onto a VIP table, angering others and triggering a violent confrontation. Witnesses said a group assault broke out, briefly subsided and then escalated again before the man collapsed and lost consciousness.

Police said they are not yet convinced by the initial accounts and are continuing to question witnesses while reviewing CCTV footage inside the club. Investigators are working to identify all individuals involved, including both staff and VIP customers, who are believed to have fled the scene. Authorities have also secured the premises and restricted access during the investigation.

Officials from the local administration confirmed the venue was operating without a licence and had been illegally providing entertainment services. They plan to recommend that the Chon Buri governor order the club’s closure.

Police are now focusing on locating suspects and establishing the precise sequence of events that led to the fatal assault. Further legal action is expected against those responsible, as well as against operators of the unlicensed venue.

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klaikangwon Senior Member

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Issue here is not really "illegal business" as many business likely have no papers but still do not murder customers.

Issue is overreaction disrespected local big men -> murder, rather than just the mild beating. It is too much, and very stupid.

Gandtee Platinum Member

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On 5/7/2026 at 11:54 AM, WHansen said:

A group beating again, whatever happened to an old fashioned one on one.

Too many people want to jump in and start throwing punches and kicks these days.

The dog pack is normal here.

NanLaew Star Member

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4 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Yes or worse. That is the difference between the way Westerners perceive a fight and the way locals perceive a fight.

If you haven't learned/learnt that yet you need to live here a bit longer?

Just chatted with a chap I used to work with, who got set upon by about eight young guys after him and his mate intervened when they saw these thugs threatening a pair of kids at a bus stop. He has concussion and a fractured eye socket. His mate has two broken ribs and needed part of his earlobe reattached after the kicking they got.

This was about four days ago, in England.

nick supreme Gold Member

nick supreme

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11 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Just chatted with a chap I used to work with, who got set upon by about eight young guys after him and his mate intervened when they saw these thugs threatening a pair of kids at a bus stop. He has concussion and a fractured eye socket. His mate has two broken ribs and needed part of his earlobe reattached after the kicking they got.

This was about four days ago, in England.

Living in England truly offers a unique and enchanting experience.

smew Silver Member

smew

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Will receive a long sentence to satisfy family then be pardoned withing 18 months on King's birthday as per usually occurring scenarios and recommit again... sad.. RIP young man

smew Silver Member

smew

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why wasn't it done before?: tea money stream !!

Captain Flack Star Member

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Troll posts removed @IsmeUno this is the news section, discuss the topic and stop just trying to bait other posters.

spidermike007 Star Member

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Jointly assaulting another person causing death.

Probably one of the least proud crimes that one can commit, considering the fact that the death was caused by pure cowardice, and total loss of one's mind.

It is likely he said or did something that pissed these guys off or caused them to lose face, but is that really a reason to take somebody's life? Real men don't gang up on somebody for a perceived insult or something similarly petty. This was a gang of 13-year-olds trapped in bodies that are considerably older. Guys that for a variety of reasons stopped developing emotionally at the age of 13. Lock them all up.

Gknrd Gold Member

Gknrd

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1000 baht fine and a severe reprimand.

Rams86 Gold Member

Rams86

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I know it's not right but after living in Thailand for the past 25 years I soon realised that getting yourself bombed on booze and or drugs and loitering around at 3 am is very dangerous especially in the tourist areas. Personally I've never touched drugs but in my hay day I used to drink up to 20 small beers every day. In those days the guys used to hit the bars around lunch time, pull a bird and be back in their room by 10 pm. These days the guys hitting Pattaya are probably around 30 yo and are full on mixing drugs with shots, they are very easy prey. The first thing I learn't in Pattaya was take care of your own ass number one.

papa al Ruby Member

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On 5/7/2026 at 11:45 AM, Geoff914 said:

He wrote drink to much alcohol, pick fights, getting involved with the wrong people not drink to much alcohol AND pick fights AND getting involved with the wrong people.

Oh wow,

thanks for clarifying dude.

Mr Awesome Senior Member

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On 5/7/2026 at 4:44 PM, papa al said:

bootlickers will agree with you.

Do you believe that your immature post undermines the validity of the data?

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