A Burmese construction worker named Tata has accused six Chinese supervisors of brutally attacking him in Rayong on April 30. Hindi social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet supported Tata, who suffered severe burns and needed assistance communicating his ordeal. The alleged assault involved beatings with golf clubs, iron bars, and threats of torture.
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Tata, who worked at a construction site in Chon Buri province overseen by Chinese nationals, explained that one supervisor enticed him to a restaurant in Rayong. Instead of receiving his paycheck, he claimed six men attacked him for hours with boiling water and threatening torture. The incident, he said, was retaliation for allegedly encouraging other workers to resign due to pay delays.
Fearful for his safety and without personal documents, Tata initially refrained from seeking medical help. Instead, he walked over 10 kilometers to find local assistance, ultimately reaching Gun, who helped him file a police complaint. Authorities have not yet disclosed the status of the investigation.
Tata guided a Channel 8 team to the incident site; however, no signs of the attackers or other workers were found. Tata expressed gratitude to the Thai individuals who aided him and hopes for legal consequences against those involved, wishing to prevent similar occurrences for other Burmese workers in Thailand.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 07 Mar 2026