Japanese Tourist & Ladyboy Fined After Pattaya Fight

A Japanese tourist and a ladyboy were fined after a fight broke out on Pattaya Beach in the early hours of 3 June 2026, attracting the attention of tourists and passers-by before both were taken to Pattaya City Police Station.

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The incident occurred at 12.50am on 3 June 2026 along Pattaya Beach. Good Samaritans stepped in to stop the altercation and escorted both parties to Pattaya City Police Station to report the matter. The confrontation unfolded in front of numerous tourists, many of whom recorded the incident on video.

Police found the Japanese tourist with blood on the face and injuries including a wound above the left eyebrow. The injured tourist was later identified as 40-year-old Japanese national Naona Sumoto. The other party was identified as 30-year-old Thai national Mintra Buran, a ladyboy.

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According to Mintra, the pair met on Walking Street in Pattaya and spent time talking before agreeing to continue the evening together. Mintra said a fee of 3,000 baht had been discussed for companionship, adding that an Indian tourist had previously offered 5,000 baht, but the decision was made to accompany the Japanese visitor instead.

The pair later walked along Beach Road near a shopping centre. During the walk, Mintra learned that the tourist’s hotel was located in the Pattaya-Naklua area, more than 1.5 kilometres away. Feeling tired, Mintra suggested taking a taxi rather than continuing on foot.

According to Mintra’s account, the tourist insisted on walking to the hotel and said that if there was no intention to continue, it would be better to leave. Mintra then decided to return and requested 1,000 baht as compensation for time already spent. The request was refused, leading to a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight on the beachfront.

Witnesses gathered as the confrontation unfolded, with many recording videos of the incident. Bystanders eventually intervened and escorted both parties to Pattaya City Police Station, where the dispute continued with a loud argument inside the station. Police officers warned both parties against causing a disturbance in a government office.

Police charged both individuals with participating in a public affray and imposed fines of 500 baht each. The injured party was instructed to seek medical treatment and obtain a medical report to support any further legal proceedings.

Mintra was released after paying the fine. Police said they are awaiting the medical examination results and if the Japanese tourist decides to pursue additional legal action, Mintra will be summoned to acknowledge any further charges and face legal proceedings in accordance with the law.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now fm91 3 June 2026