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Police seek foreign man over Udon Thani hotel damage

A foreign man is being sought for questioning after CCTV footage reportedly showed him damaging property outside The Pannarai Hotel in Udon Thani in the early hours of September 8.

The hotel has submitted footage and other evidence to Udon Thani Provincial Tourist Police, asking officers to identify the man and summon him to accept responsibility for the reported damage.

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The incident happened at about 2.40am outside the hotel in Mak Kaeng subdistrict, Mueang district, Udon Thani. Hotel manager Suphattra provided CCTV footage and details to several news organisations, with Amarin TV later publishing the footage.

CCTV shows alleged damage outside hotel

The footage shows the man walking along the footpath outside the hotel before punching a plant decoration, kicking a traffic cone and striking an illuminated sign at the front of the property.

Suphattra also said the man kicked a car parked outside the hotel.

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Pictures courtesy of Naewna

Damage to the hotel's sign has been estimated at between 7,000 and 8,000 baht, according to Suphattra. The hotel collected the CCTV recording and other evidence before filing its report with Tourist Police.

The foreign man's identity has not yet been established. Local police had not provided a further update on the investigation.

Visitors staying in the area who may have witnessed the incident, or who have information that could help identify the man, may be able to assist Udon Thani Provincial Tourist Police.

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11 September 2026

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jacko45k Star Member

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Yeah, road signs can get irritating and deserving of a good beating now and again!

ikke1959 Diamond Member

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How terrible to punch a plantdecoration and kicking a traffic cone... I am wondering why this man was so upset for, that even an illuminated sign has to be broken. Sadly again news of a foreigner who is foing something wrong, while the reason of his actions are hidden. Maybe it would clarify it. There are always actions and reactions

Thingamabob Diamond Member

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Strange behaviour indicative of mental health issues, probably compounded by intoxcation.

fittobethaied Silver Member

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I watched the video, and I cannot tell that it is definitely a foreign man. Just because it happened in Udon's bar street doesn't necessarily imply that only foreigners walk that street. People get drunk and do stupid stuff. If bars are allowed to operate in that area, then they should expect those kinds of consequences. It's not earth-shattering news that deserves a countrywide spotlight on the evening news.

ChipButty Star Member

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What a clown, not sure if that's a farang or Thai from the video, anyway get him caught and a Big slap on the head,

ikke1959 Diamond Member

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11 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

What a clown, not sure if that's a farang or Thai from the video, anyway get him caught and a Big slap on the head,

Indeed, it looks more like a Thai man or other Asian man, than a foreigner, but the foreigners are being the bad guys at the moment in Thailand, so it is easier to blame them..Anyway hopefully we can get rid of this government quickly and things will improve again. I have said many times, there are more good behaving foreigners who don't get attention in the news than those who misbehave

Hotchilli123 Senior Member

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1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

How terrible to punch a plantdecoration and kicking a traffic cone... I am wondering why this man was so upset for, that even an illuminated sign has to be broken. Sadly again news of a foreigner who is foing something wrong, while the reason of his actions are hidden. Maybe it would clarify it. There are always actions and reactions

Probably turned down by a local service provider and had to go back to his room alone and help himself.

wensiensheng Ruby Member

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1 hour ago, J Branche said:

Google Maps indicates close to the Nightlife area. Probably drank to much.

Anytime your looking for a fight just go to the nearest Muay Thai gym, they will be happy to bring you back to reality.

Soi Sampan. Cattle shed bar area is 20 metres away.

Probably annoyed at something that happened at the bar, had had a few drinks and no inanimate object was safe from then on.

riverhigh Silver Member

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1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

What a clown, not sure if that's a farang or Thai from the video, anyway get him caught and a Big slap on the head,

Agree a self-indulgent "Clown". Very little sympathy if this clown is shaken down by the police when arrested. No one coerced or twisted his arm to do property damage. More than likely back in his home country, all he would get is a slap on the wrists from the nanny state.

J Branche Gold Member

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10 minutes ago, riverhigh said:

Why? Why? Why bring up mental issues and alcohol/drugs as a defense for this "strange behavior". Why not accept that this individual is a self-centered jerk and decided to have some fun at the expense of others.

Definitely deserves the idiot of the week award for Udon Thani.

NemoH Advanced Member

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Could be either a Thai or a foreigner … 😳🤔🤭

L- Lifeline Silver Member

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2 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Reminds me of a woman who owned a clothing store and installed CCTV to catch shoplifters. Unfortunately for her, it also caught her stealing from a customer's bag while the customer was in a changing booth 😄

Indeed- it cuts both ways- as Boadicea discovered when she reversed

Srikcir Ruby Member

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5 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Yeah, road signs

It's a HOTEL SIGN

BarraMarra Ruby Member

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8 thousand baht damage on what ? a broken piece of glass ?

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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4 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

How terrible to punch a plantdecoration and kicking a traffic cone... I am wondering why this man was so upset for, that even an illuminated sign has to be broken. Sadly again news of a foreigner who is foing something wrong, while the reason of his actions are hidden. Maybe it would clarify it. There are always actions and reactions

How can anyone clarify the situation or supply reasons for his bizarre actions when he hasn't even been identified, never mind detained.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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3 hours ago, jippytum said:

In the current anti foreigner climate a silly perhaps drunken episode could lead to banisment these days.

There is no "anti foreigner climate" in Thailand; there are justifiable actions being taken against foreigners contravening Thailand's laws but that doesn't constitute anti-foreigner attitude.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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3 hours ago, PomPolo said:

Big Tiger, leg shackles, fish head soup, next case 🍿

No leg shackles in normal circumstances, no fish head soup... next comment.

nauseus Star Member

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6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Yeah, road signs can get irritating and deserving of a good beating now and again!

Looks like the sign won that round though.

Xonax Gold Member

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3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Indeed, it looks more like a Thai man or other Asian man, than a foreigner, but the foreigners are being the bad guys at the moment in Thailand, so it is easier to blame them..Anyway hopefully we can get rid of this government quickly and things will improve again. I have said many times, there are more good behaving foreigners who don't get attention in the news than those who misbehave

Other Asian men are foreigners too!

PETERTHEEATER Star Member

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1 hour ago, BarraMarra said:

8 thousand baht damage on what ? a broken piece of glass ?

Custom made. It has the hotel logo on top and the indicator 'IN' and is illuminated at night. Visible in Street View

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SAFETY FIRST Star Member

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9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Damage to the hotel's sign has been estimated at between 7,000 and 8,000

Poor sign, in the wrong place at the wrong time 😢

John Drake Diamond Member

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2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

There is no "anti foreigner climate" in Thailand; there are justifiable actions being taken against foreigners contravening Thailand's laws but that doesn't constitute anti-foreigner attitude.

Somebody ought to do a poll. What happened to those NIDA polls we used to see on this forum all the time? I checked the NIDA site and couldn't find anything myself.

thecyclist Gold Member

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OK then, cut the visa exemption from 30 days to 15 days to save the hedges, the cones and the signs.

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