A video capturing a motorcycle taxi rider slapping an Indian tourist on the head in Pattaya surfaced online today, April 10, generating widespread criticism. The incident occurred as the tourist was reportedly walking on the road and failed to make way for oncoming traffic. The video, uploaded by แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง, shows the rider hitting the tourist while carrying a passenger who is seen filming and laughing at the event.
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Reporters visiting the bustling Soi Phettrakul on Pattaya Nuea Road noted the area's heavy traffic and presence of both Thai and foreign tourists at night. Local motorcycle taxi rider, identified only as Uan, mentioned a recurring problem with tourists, particularly Indians, walking carelessly in traffic without considering safety. Uan explained that despite drivers' efforts to alert pedestrians using horns or warnings, many do not heed these signals, assuming vehicles will stop for them.
The incident drew divided reactions, with some condemning the use of violence by the rider. Critics suggested that the situation could have been resolved more civilly, highlighting that differences in background or language should not lead to physical aggression. The backlash underscores ongoing debates about pedestrian safety and the treatment of tourists in busy locales like Pattaya.
Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 10 Apr 2026
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