Foreign Man Arrested After Bar Bill Dispute in Pattaya

20 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Guy can't be Moroccan.

They are Muslim and do not drink.

And we know they would never act in that manner

17 hours ago, John Drake said:

A lot of outright trash has been flooding this country the past few years.

Just another Benidorm Moroccan.

...Ladyboy Marauding, Thieving Gangs...(?)

...And Bar Tab Padding...(?)

...No...Blame The Victims...(?)

On 5/4/2026 at 12:31 PM, jacko45k said:

Not likely to happen in Pattaya or Thailand is it!

Or just about anywhere, except for fundamentalist muslim countries.

Its quality tourists like this guy getting the good family name of Pattaya a bad name and reputation it's already known worldwise as the sin city capitol of Thailnd

It has to stop

On 5/4/2026 at 12:22 PM, theshu25 said:

The grub deserved a good smack in the mouth.

We have a word for that type of idiot "Ooop North" - most appropriate in this case, when he says "F**K you!" to a Police Officer, and then "F**K your mother" :- "GOB<deleted>E"!!!

23 hours ago, nausea said:

The Thai police officers seemed very patient.

Contrary to officers from hmmm.

The blacked list grows longer every day.

The policy of Thailand just doesn’t make sense to me. They keep on reviewing the policy for Visa free entry, reducing from 60 to 30 days, reducing the number of nations entitled to it, compulsory Heath insurance, etc. Yet they set the bar so high for deportation and ban. Clearly no one wants to run into this guy after a few drinks, so a straight forward deportation and ban would show they don’t want this type of lout here and won’t tolerate this kind of behaviour.

Somebody, please either give these guys a Taser or teach them how to rear choke a person out!

This is not only embarrassing, but annoying that the young guy did not even attempt to Drop Kick him, or even knee him in the balls! While the large guy was clearly out of breath in that heat and humidity! He needs to watch out or he will keel over!

This Muslim will not have a nice time when they get him back inside the police station!

These foreigners and tourists are really not very smart. You always...always pay as you order. You order your drink, it gets served, you pay. And keep the bill for god's sake. Thailand is a land of scams and that to in the prostitution scenes of Pattaya, it worse. Be smart or it can end up in ruining your vacation in Thailand.

Just now, Gottfrid said:

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.

Aww, somebody needs a hug.

I admit I am wrong, Sweden is now a defacto Islamic state.

On 5/4/2026 at 3:27 PM, blaze master said:

Another clear example of why alcohol should be banned.

On 5/4/2026 at 3:27 PM, blaze master said:

Alcohol will never be banned. Ever. In any country. Why should a few idiots, like this guy, ruin life for all others that do the right thing? Come on and get real.

On 5/4/2026 at 5:51 PM, 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.

Better still get a Pattaya garbage truck to scoop up f wits like this . That way they can't fall out and sue the cops..

Just now, cynic1 said:

On 5/4/2026 at 1:27 AM, blaze master said:

Another clear example of why alcohol should be banned.

On 5/4/2026 at 1:27 AM, blaze master said:

Alcohol will never be banned. Ever. In any country. Why should a few idiots, like this guy, ruin life for all others that do the right thing? Come on and get real.

You might want to correct that 2nd part in your comment. Also if you had scrolled down a few more comments I gave context.

Just now, blaze master said:

You might want to correct that 2nd part in your comment. Also if you had scrolled down a few more comments I gave context.

I did not scroll further. Without me going back into comments added by you, you should have put your added comment to this comment otherwise your opinion becomes convoluted?

Just now, cynic1 said:

I did not scroll further. Without me going back into comments added by you, you should have put your added comment to this comment otherwise your opinion becomes convoluted?

Thats what I said in my 2nd comment which was maybe 2 more down from my original.

It was sarcastic.

57 minutes ago, wavodavo said:

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.

Lol... well, yeah, if you are going to do an Oliver Reed night out and remember sweet FA about anything. I was aiming for something between abstenance and Peter O'Toole... haha, but fair play man.

22 hours ago, 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

They should have tazed and cuffed that guy.

On 5/4/2026 at 6:16 AM, Georgealbert said:

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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One good 🥊 and in the truck. End off 🤷🏼

Thai police way too tolerant. The minute he slapped that guys arm he should have been face down on the pavement with a knee on his neck.

14 hours ago, emptypockets said:

I admit I am wrong, Sweden is now a defacto Islamic state.

That´s true! That´s one of the reasons I left

On 5/4/2026 at 1:33 PM, NONG CHOK said:

A guy went off his head at the condo where I live last year and a couple off young BIB's attempted to arrest him. He slapped them around and the heavy weights where called and gave the guy a slapping that he'll never forget. I suppose this treatment was resumed when they got him back to the police station. He got what he deserved, some people have no idea of the fact that common sense is the better part of valor.

Problem is that when heavy intoxication is involved usually Comon Sense has left the area. Kudos to the bar, I guess they got the message about not beating up deadbeats and to get the police instead.

I think soon you might see Police in these areas carrying tasers. I amsure a few volts would have calmed him down.