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Foreign Man Arrested After Bar Bill Dispute in Pattaya

A foreign man was arrested in Pattaya in the early hours of 4 May 2026 after allegedly refusing to pay for drinks and attempting to flee from officials, causing a public disturbance along the beachfront.

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At 00.20, Pattaya special affairs officers and municipal enforcement staff were alerted by the owner of a drinks venue that a foreign customer had refused to settle his bill. Officers located the man and escorted him towards Pattaya City Police Station for further handling.

While approaching the road outside the station entrance, the man, who claimed to be Moroccan and aged 35, became agitated. He showed signs of intoxication, shouted loudly and refused to comply with officers, insisting they not touch him.

Officials attempted to calm the situation and bring him inside for discussion, but he resisted strongly. He shouted abuse at officers before breaking free and running towards Pattaya Beach.

Officers pursued and caught up with him near Soi 12 on Pattaya Beach, where he continued to resist arrest. A struggle lasting around 10 minutes ensued in the middle of the road, drawing the attention of numerous tourists, many of whom stopped to watch and record the incident.

Police patrol officers arrived to assist and attempted negotiation, but the man remained uncooperative. Officers were ultimately forced to restrain him, apply handcuffs and transport him back to Pattaya City Police Station after he began to quiet down.

During questioning, the man claimed he had already paid 1,000 baht for the drinks. However, a Thai woman identifying herself as the bar owner later filed a complaint stating the bill totalled more than 2,500 baht. At the station, the suspect continued to shout incoherently, prompting officers to detain him until he sobered up before proceeding with formal questioning and legal action.

The incident has drawn attention due to the public nature of the arrest in a busy tourist area, with multiple bystanders capturing video footage. Authorities are expected to review the case once the suspect is fit for questioning and verify the payment dispute.

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NanLaew Star Member

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Just now, georgegeorgia said:

Oh there's need for violence

De escalating , counselling and a listening ear is what's needed ,not the violence you traumatized in your post

Sorry, but you're new here and maybe that's why you can normalize such errant behaviour and laughably suggest it can be addressed with "counselling".

I've been here since before Jesus was a baby. That was when most people came here to have fun, drunk, stoned, sober or otherwise. Very few lost the plot but they didn't go tropo and go around looking for trouble and being rude and abusive punks like these brain-dead munters.

Bring back the birch.

earlinclaifornia Platinum Member

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I saw this French couple drinking at a outdoor bar accross from Maya The man was not willing to pay the bill that included the wine glass replacement his wife broke and the bucket of ice charge for thier champagne

Were talking five USD

He hit the Manager and the cops were called in

Sir Dude Gold Member

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5 hours ago, blaze master said:

Another clear example of why alcohol should be banned.

Nice fantasy land post there... might as well call for world peace and understanding.

blaze master Diamond Member

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Just now, Sir Dude said:

Nice fantasy land post there... might as well call for world peace and understanding.

Now that you mention it.....

Sir Dude Gold Member

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Here's a heads up for newbies in bars in touristy places. Bar MO 101 is that you go out with a stack of 100 baht notes in your pocket and pay for drink as you go... never run a bill as they are scammers. 100 baht bills are the most useful note here, you can pay for a drink with them and you can put one in a girl's G-string anytime you want without spending much just to have a better time in that bar... then bail and you owe nothing to anyone. This is the smart guy MO on a night out if you want to come and go as you please... never run a bill, school boy error.

CG1 Blue Gold Member

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The guy seems obsessed with people's mothers. "f your mama", "I pay for your mama". Is that an Arab thing?

He deserved a smack for those insults alone.

neverere Senior Member

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Since when do municipal officers have the power to detain or arrest someone?

save the frogs Star Member

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Just now, Sir Dude said:

never run a bill, school boy error.

that advice is only useful for sober people, which most people ain't sober for long.

save the frogs Star Member

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Just now, CG1 Blue said:

The guy seems obsessed with people's mothers. "f your mama", "I pay for your mama". Is that an Arab thing?

definitely from a culture where family is very important.

so insulting the mother is one of the worst insults you could make.

bendejo Diamond Member

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So, kids, there we have today's lesson: when a policeman addresses you tell him to f off, and when they try to put a hand on you hit them. The restraint shown by Fat & Skinny in the clip is commendable, if it were handled by the bouncer goons he'd have been decorating the street in a flash.

Maybe these guys from places where alcohol has so many restrictions can't handle the stuff that is openly available.

bendejo Diamond Member

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Just now, CG1 Blue said:

The guy seems obsessed with people's mothers. "f your mama", "I pay for your mama". Is that an Arab thing?

He deserved a smack for those insults alone.

A fellow from such a country told me a common insult is "your mother's a man."

I can't think of one culture that doesn't idolize parents, even US rednecks.

Priorexpat Silver Member

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5 hours ago, theshu25 said:

Must of had a day off being muslim

I'm guessing this is why Ahmed couldn't hold his booze.

Sir Dude has the spot on post, pay as you go, saves a lot of headaches.

ChipButty Star Member

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14 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Guy can't be Moroccan.

They are Muslim and do not drink.

Morocco is not a "dry" country in terms of alcohol prohibition, as alcohol is legal and available, but it is a conservative Muslim nation with strict regulations. Alcohol is sold in licensed supermarkets, hotels, and bars, but public consumption is illegal and frowned upon.

TheFishman1 Platinum Member

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A family friendly place TIT

J Branche Gold Member

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Converting to Moroccan money it may seem expensive. I'm guessing first time, can't convert currency, and doesn't understand Thai customs or culture.

Anyways thank you for a good morning laugh with our coffee.

emptypockets Platinum Member

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17 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Nah, that you put together and thought it was funny all by yourself. I didn´t even put it in the same sentence.

After that, again German? You have been a member here longer than me, and been here everyday. Don´t tell me, you missed everyone of my replies to all the members that think I am a German? Again, I am from Sweden. Also you have problem to read and comprehend. Where did you read or see Gottfried? That´s a German name. My name is Gottfrid, which is a Swedish name.

Same block of land.

golli Apprentice Member

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In any other country this POS would have been on the ground and just be locked up straight away. Deport and Blacklisting idiots like him is way to go.

mberbae Advanced Member

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2500 Baht for 1 guy ? It wasn't beer then.

BerndD Silver Member

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18 hours ago, Olmate said:

On the other hand it's handcuffs!! Oh Gottfried, your so funny for a German 😂


Gottfrid cannot be a German, if he were a German he would spell his name correctly: Gottfried! But writes. 'Gottfrid'.
Or he is a so poor German, that he cannot afford the missing 'e'.

Gottfrid is mostly used in Scandinavia.

Olmate: And yes, Germans can be very funny, they have the appropriate genes.

Olmate Ruby Member

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Just now, BerndD said:


Gottfrid cannot be a German, if he were a German he would spell his name correctly: Gottfried! But writes. 'Gottfrid'.
Or he is a so poor German, that he cannot afford the missing 'e'.

Gottfrid is mostly used in Scandinavia.

Bernie is German too it seems, or Swiss, Swede, Scandia even, thinking great Saint Bernard he likes his bwandy on the go.

wavodavo Gold Member

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21 hours ago, theshu25 said:

The grub deserved a good smack in the mouth.

21 hours ago, theshu25 said:

The grub deserved a good smack in the mouth.

Sounds like another 90 day visa free broke visitorand probably drugged up on ice.They must think that the bar owner and staff are dumb if they try to get away without paying. Deport him !

21 hours ago, theshu25 said:

The grub deserved a good smack in the mouth.

BerndD Silver Member

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Just now, Olmate said:

Bernie is German too it seems, or Swiss, Swede, Scandia even, thinking great Saint Bernard he likes his bwandy on the go.

And where does the Old Man come from?

What strange bleak creature did he come from?

wavodavo Gold Member

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8 hours ago, Sir Dude said:

Here's a heads up for newbies in bars in touristy places. Bar MO 101 is that you go out with a stack of 100 baht notes in your pocket and pay for drink as you go... never run a bill as they are scammers. 100 baht bills are the most useful note here, you can pay for a drink with them and you can put one in a girl's G-string anytime you want without spending much just to have a better time in that bar... then bail and you owe nothing to anyone. This is the smart guy MO on a night out if you want to come and go as you please... never run a bill, school boy error.

Not a bad idea Dude but after 20 beers and a few lady drinks you are gonna end up with a lot of small change in your pocket. My theory is after every 3 or four drinks check your dockets in your bin and do a quick tally and repeat it as you go.As the night goes on and you are starting to lose the ability to add it all up up just pay the bill and start again. This will also alert you to any errors in the bill for example extra lady drinks that can be sorted out early. That way you know how your money is holding out. In this case I think this idiot was just trying to cheat the bar .

spidermike007 Star Member

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Sounds like the guy was pretending to be a real big shot, at least until the bill came!

Gottfrid Star Member

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Just now, emptypockets said:

Same block of land.

Idiot remark! You just showed you intelligence. Since long time divided. What you are talking about is the middle age era, but maybe you originate from that time. You should apply for old-timer certificate in Gamma´s thread!

Today Sweden is only considered to speak a language that belongs to the Germanic category.

Luuk Chaai Platinum Member

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4 hours ago, bendejo said:

A fellow from such a country told me a common insult is "your mother's a man."

I can't think of one culture that doesn't idolize parents, even US rednecks.

thought they were into sisters and cousins ... oh well live and learn

Rookie123 Apprentice Member

Rookie123

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What a revolting, filthy excuse for a man. Disgusting.

biggles45 Silver Member

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another tourist ripped off by a Pattaya bar?

Olmate Ruby Member

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Just now, BerndD said:

And where does the Old Man come from?

What strange bleak creature did he come from?

Bleaky blindershttps://static.klipy.com/ii/d7aec6f6f171607374b2065c836f92f4/27/b0/JhSwnv7c.gif

BusyB Platinum Member

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21 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Forget the pickup, Thailand should invest in several rubber trucks, the padded ones.

Throw the fool in the back, lock the door, then straight to the asylum.

Straight to the IDC. See how he gets out of that.

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