Pattaya Taxi Rider Assaulted by Foreign Men

A 51-year-old motorcycle taxi rider was injured after allegedly being assaulted by two foreign men in Pattaya on the night of 13 June 2026. The incident occurred at around 10pm in the Tree Town entertainment area on Soi Buakhao in Central Pattaya, Chonburi province.

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Rescue volunteers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation responded after receiving reports that a Thai man had been attacked by foreign nationals. At the scene, they found the injured man lying in the middle of the road.

The victim was later identified as Sumeth Kaewduangsaeng, 51, from Saraburi province, who works as a motorcycle taxi rider. He had a swollen face, abrasions near his right eyebrow and a visibly injured right leg. Rescue workers provided first aid before taking him to Pattaya City Hospital for treatment.

According to Mr Sumeth, the incident began when two foreign men, believed to be from the Middle East, arrived on a motorcycle and parked in a no-parking area that obstructed access to a private road. He said he approached them and asked them to move their vehicle.

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Mr Sumeth alleged that the men became angry at the request and that one of them punched him in the face, causing him to fall to the ground. He said the pair then attempted to leave the area.

The motorcycle taxi rider stated that he followed the men to question them and pursue the matter. During the confrontation, he alleged that one of the men approached from behind, jumped onto his back, placed him in a neck hold and repeatedly punched him, leaving him lying injured on the roadway.

The assault was reportedly interrupted when Thai bystanders stepped in to help. The two men then fled the scene, while the victim was left with multiple injuries.

Mr Sumeth said that after receiving medical treatment he intended to file a police complaint. He also plans to submit video footage recorded by members of the public as evidence to help police identify and locate the two suspects for legal proceedings.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now ChonburiNews 15 June 2026