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Swedish Man Assaulted By Ladyboy in Pattaya After Dispute

A 59-year-old Swedish man was injured after being assaulted by a ladyboy in Pattaya in the early hours of 22 March 2026, prompting emergency medical assistance. Rescue workers transported the victim to hospital after he sustained head injuries and swelling, and lacerations to both knees. The incident occurred in the Jomtien area and has led to plans for a formal police complaint.

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At approximately 02.45am on 22 March, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Centre received a call requesting help for an injured man outside a residence, in Wat Tham Samakkhi Soi 3. Volunteers arrived to find the victim, identified as Mr Magnus, waiting outside in pain with visible injuries. First aid was administered at the scene before he was urgently transferred to Pattaya Memorial Hospital for further treatment.

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According to a friend of the victim, who declined to be named, the incident followed an evening out in the Rompho Market area of Jomtien. Mr Magnus had been drinking at a beer bar and was riding a motorcycle back to his accommodation when he encountered a ladyboy outside a massage shop. The ladyboy reportedly called him over and attempted to engage him in conversation and invite him to continue socialising.

When the tourist refused, an argument reportedly broke out between the two. The ladyboy allegedly struck him on the back of the head, causing him to fall from the motorcycle, before kicking him in the legs while he was on the ground. Fearing for his safety, Mr Magnus abandoned his motorcycle and fled on foot, later arranging transport back to his residence and contacting a friend for assistance.

Rescue personnel confirmed the victim is receiving medical care, while the motorcycle remains at the scene where it was left. The alleged attacker had fled prior to the arrival of emergency services. The case highlights ongoing concerns around late-night altercations involving tourists in Pattaya’s nightlife areas.

Authorities have not yet made any arrests, but the injured man is expected to file a formal complaint with investigators at Pattaya City Police Station once his condition stabilises. Police are expected to review the case and pursue legal action against the suspect in accordance with the law.

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wavodavo Gold Member

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It looks like tourists from more countries are going for some backdoor action . Lately we have had Japanese , Indians now now Swedish going for it. Who's next ?? Anybody who is riding a bike at 2.45 am and stops to talk to someone who is waving at them is an idiot.

Oliver Holzerfilled Gold Member

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"According to a friend of the victim... Mr Magnus had been drinking at a beer bar and was riding a motorcycle back to his accommodation"

Arrest and deport.

save the frogs Star Member

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There is possibly some information missing.

He refused the offer? Why did he stop in the first place?

Could be he was so naive that he doesn't understand why the ladyboy was flagging him down I guess ... but ... or the asking price was too high?

Yeah, don't try to negotiate with ladyboys in dark alleys at 2 am.

Peter Crow Gold Member

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As for soi dogs, castrate the ladyboys, so they don't reproduce..

blaze master Diamond Member

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8 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

There is possibly some information missing.

He refused the offer? Why did he stop in the first place?

Could be he was so naive that he doesn't understand why the ladyboy was flagging him down I guess ... but ... or the asking price was too high?

Yeah, don't try to negotiate with ladyboys in dark alleys at 2 am.

Maybe his 2am drunk beer goggles we on instead of a helmet.

thaibreaker Gold Member

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5 hours ago, wavodavo said:

It looks like tourists from more countries are going for some backdoor action . Lately we have had Japanese , Indians now now Swedish going for it. Who's next ?? Anybody who is riding a bike at 2.45 am and stops to talk to someone who is waving at them is an idiot.

What a strange assumption. We don't even know why he stopped, or if he knew this was a ladyboy, or what was said.

I agree with your last sentence though. Stopping is asking for trouble.

thaibreaker Gold Member

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5 hours ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

"According to a friend of the victim... Mr Magnus had been drinking at a beer bar and was riding a motorcycle back to his accommodation"

Arrest and deport.

I can't tell if you're actually serious..

Keeps Platinum Member

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5 hours ago, Peter Crow said:

As for soi dogs, castrate the ladyboys, so they don't reproduce..

I doubt many of them having tubbing a female with the aim to having kids on their agenda.

cynic1 Silver Member

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6 hours ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said:

"According to a friend of the victim... Mr Magnus had been drinking at a beer bar and was riding a motorcycle back to his accommodation"

Arrest and deport.

Hi Oliver, I hate it when gossip starts of as," a friend of a, 'whatever' ". It basically means what that person said is as true as, "pigs can fly".

Firstly, after all these ladyboys police matters here in Pattaya and Jomtien over lets say the last 2 years. You would think every RTP would have a criminal record for 98% of them would you not in these areas?

Yet I keep reading about these ladyboys constantly do major theft crimes and commit assault. Yet do not lesson the no's of ladyboys committing a crime which one would assume if they went to prison.

Thus I conclude they never go to jail and receive a slap on the wrist by the RTP because of a relationship to do with $$$?

Autocan Advanced Member

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On 3/22/2026 at 8:47 AM, Georgealbert said:

The ladyboy reportedly called him over and attempted to engage him in conversation and invite him to continue socialising.

When the tourist refused, an argument reportedly broke out between the two.

Pretty clear what happened. If he stopped to talk to a hooker then it was to make an offer. The quoted amount was evidently insulting and the lb made this clear with violence.

I am guessing our hero's thinking was it's late and she's still on the street so I'll offer her a pity price, which led to ...

On 3/22/2026 at 8:47 AM, Georgealbert said:

kicking him in the legs while he was on the ground. Fearing for his safety, Mr Magnus abandoned his motorcycle and fled on foot

Moral: Treat everyone with respect.

thecyclist Gold Member

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9 hours ago, Peter Crow said:

As for soi dogs, castrate the ladyboys, so they don't reproduce..

They often pay 100 grand to be castrated. You are doing them a favor.

Peter Crow Gold Member

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3 hours ago, thecyclist said:

They often pay 100 grand to be castrated. You are doing them a favor.

Alas, their population seems to expanding...

nahkit Gold Member

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5 hours ago, Autocan said:

Pretty clear what happened. If he stopped to talk to a hooker then it was to make an offer. The quoted amount was evidently insulting and the lb made this clear with violence.

I am guessing our hero's thinking was it's late and she's still on the street so I'll offer her a pity price, which led to ...

Moral: Treat everyone with respect.

Maybe you should tell that to the ladyboy?

Being offered a low price doesn't give you the right to attack someone.

Autocan Advanced Member

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48 minutes ago, nahkit said:

Maybe you should tell that to the ladyboy?

Being offered a low price doesn't give you the right to attack someone.

Sure, it doesn't. But stop your bike to insult a ladyboy at 3am on a Pattaya street, don't expect retaliation to be gentlemanly. Which thought obviously escaped our drunk and horny Swedish protagonist.

Priorexpat Silver Member

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What?!! A ladyboy in Pattaya incident? Never seen that before...........🤐

jacko45k Star Member

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20 hours ago, wavodavo said:

It looks like tourists from more countries are going for some backdoor action . Lately we have had Japanese , Indians now now Swedish going for it. Who's next ?? Anybody who is riding a bike at 2.45 am and stops to talk to someone who is waving at them is an idiot.

Yes, he should have carried on by, but must have had an itch for some pre-sleep action. Don't hear much of Ladyboy problems in Jomtien, place must be going down hill,

thecyclist Gold Member

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14 hours ago, Peter Crow said:

Alas, their population seems to expanding...

Maybe just concentrating in certain locations, as more and more of them hear about the easy prey in places like Pattaya and Phuket, in the form of bejewelled Indians and dumb farangs.

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