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Foreign Man Allegedly Attacks People on Pattaya's Walking Street

A foreign man reportedly caused chaos on Walking Street in Pattaya's Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, after being awakened while sleeping by the roadside. The incident occurred around 09:00, prompting Pattaya City Police to respond swiftly to the disturbance. Witnesses claimed the man, appearing to be between 30 and 35 years old, aggressively chased and attempted to assault both locals and tourists, instigating panic.

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The authorities found the man in a nearby building, still in a highly agitated state. According to a Bolt ride-hailing driver, he had initially noticed the man lying by the roadside and attempted to wake him to avert any risk of an accident. However, the man reacted violently, becoming verbally abusive and trying to attack those around him until bystanders managed to restrain him.

Following this incident, local residents expressed their concern about safety in the area. Police are investigating further to assess the man's identity and any underlying issues that may have contributed to his actions. The event highlights the need for vigilance and community support in managing unexpected situations.

Authorities are now considering additional safety measures on Walking Street to prevent similar incidents. They have urged the public to report any suspicious behavior to help maintain a secure environment for residents and visitors alike.

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jacko45k Star Member

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What time do the clean up team arrive to get rid of those sleeping it off?

SAFETY FIRST Star Member

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15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

According to a Bolt ride-hailing driver, he had initially noticed the man lying by the roadside and attempted to wake him to avert any risk of an accident. However, the man reacted violently

Bloody, violent, aggressive foreigners.

Thai's when woken remain calm.

Homburg Gold Member

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2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Bloody, violent, aggressive foreigners.

Thai's when woken remain calm.

Amazing Thailand!

Taboo2 Gold Member

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Not much to this story...no identification.

NanLaew Star Member

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On the Sunday morning sidewalk

Wishing, Lord, that I was stoned

'Cause there's something in a Sunday

Makes a body feel alone

There ain't nothin' short of dyin'

Half as lonesome as the sound

On the sleepin' city sidewalks

Sunday mornin' comin' down

Sunday morning, coming down ~ Kris Kristofferson.

PETERTHEEATER Star Member

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There's truth to the old adage 'Let sleeping dogs lie'

WHansen Silver Member

WHansen

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5 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

Not much to this story...no identification.

Pictures on the sister news website

SingAPorn Gold Member

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Another very bad image for tourism in Thailand.

Keeenok Powell Silver Member

Keeenok Powell

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Can’t take Yanks anywhere can you?

Priorexpat Silver Member

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13 hours ago, Keeenok Powell said:

Can’t take Yanks anywhere can you?

Clearly a MAGA nut gone astray.

KhunLA Star Member

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1 hour ago, Priorexpat said:

Clearly a MAGA nut gone astray.

Impossible, as MAGA nuts follow their Messiah, and are drug & alcohol free. Had to be a lefty.

Keeenok Powell Silver Member

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3 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Impossible, as MAGA nuts follow their Messiah, and are drug & alcohol free. Had to be a lefty.

Spewing hatred and acting like a complete bell-end,this was without a doubt a leftie.Still no proof he was a Yank though.

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On 3/30/2026 at 5:02 PM, snoop1130 said:

A foreign man reportedly caused chaos on Walking Street in Pattaya's Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, after being awakened while sleeping by the roadside. The incident occurred around 09:00, prompting Pattaya City Police to respond swiftly to the disturbance. Witnesses claimed the man, appearing to be between 30 and 35 years old, aggressively chased and attempted to assault both locals and tourists, instigating panic.

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The authorities found the man in a nearby building, still in a highly agitated state. According to a Bolt ride-hailing driver, he had initially noticed the man lying by the roadside and attempted to wake him to avert any risk of an accident. However, the man reacted violently, becoming verbally abusive and trying to attack those around him until bystanders managed to restrain him.

Following this incident, local residents expressed their concern about safety in the area. Police are investigating further to assess the man's identity and any underlying issues that may have contributed to his actions. The event highlights the need for vigilance and community support in managing unexpected situations.

Authorities are now considering additional safety measures on Walking Street to prevent similar incidents. They have urged the public to report any suspicious behavior to help maintain a secure environment for residents and visitors alike.

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"Police are investigating further to assess the man's identity and any underlying issues that may have contributed to his actions."

Huh, don't know about his identity but his issues don't seem to be "underlying".

He would seem to be a drunken jerk.

Priorexpat Silver Member

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17 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Impossible, as MAGA nuts follow their Messiah, and are drug & alcohol free. Had to be a lefty.

I was making a joke but how about the MAGA pedophile pastor Robert Morris, kinda guy an Epstein Trump person would take to. 12 year old girl he abused!

Gateway Church was founded by Morris in 2000. He has been politically active and formerly served on President Donald Trump’s evangelical advisory board. The church hosted Trump on its Dallas campus in 2020 for a discussion on race relations and the economy.

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