A foreign man has been accused of physically abusing a young monkey in the Jomtien area of Pattaya after witnesses filmed him allegedly stuffing the animal into the front of his shorts and biting its ear in public. The incident reportedly took place around the Rompho Market beer bar area on Jomtien Second Road, Chon Buri, prompting concern from local residents and tourists.
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The footage emerged on 15 May 2026 after reporters received a video clip showing the large foreign man, who was described as shirtless and wearing shorts, carrying the monkey inside the front of his shorts while walking through the nightlife area. Witnesses claimed the man repeatedly forced the monkey in and out of his shorts and hit the animal if it became restless.
A woman identified as 40-year-old Juthamas, who filmed the incident, said she had been drinking with friends at a beer bar near Rompho Market on the night before the footage surfaced. She noticed the foreigner walking around while holding the front of his shorts before approaching the bar where she was sitting.
According to Juthamas, the man then removed the monkey from his shorts and displayed it to people nearby several times. She began recording on her mobile phone before the man allegedly bit the monkey’s ear with his mouth while inside the venue.
Witnesses said the monkey appeared weak, frightened and exhausted. At one point, the animal reportedly ran across tables around the bar while the man chased after it to catch it again.
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Juthamas said she felt sorry for the monkey and believed the treatment amounted to animal abuse. She called on the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and determine whether any laws had been broken.
The case has drawn criticism from people who viewed the footage, with many expressing concern over the welfare of the animal. No information has yet been released regarding the identity or nationality of the foreign man involved.
Komchadluek reported that authorities have not publicly confirmed whether an official complaint has been filed or if any action has been taken following the circulation of the clip. It remains unclear where the monkey came from or whether it was being kept legally.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Komchadluek 17 May 2026