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Thai Man Assaulted by Tourist on Pattaya Beach

A 29-year-old Thai delivery rider was assaulted by a foreign tourist, reported by witnesses to be Russian, on Pattaya beach in the early hours of 4 May 2026 after politely warning him not to smoke cannabis in a public area. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 AM along the beachfront, was captured on video and widely shared on social media. The victim, Mr Kittiphong Sa-adchandrai, sustained injuries during the confrontation, prompting public concern.

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Mr Kittiphong said he had been relaxing and eating with friends at a beachside table when a nearby foreign tourist began smoking cannabis, causing a strong odour to spread. He approached the man courteously and advised that smoking cannabis in a public area was inappropriate and against Thai law and local beach regulations. Despite an attempt by the tourist’s Thai girlfriend to calm the situation, the man became agitated.

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As Mr Kittiphong turned to return to his table, the tourist allegedly attacked him from behind, triggering a scuffle. The suspect reportedly claimed to be a “boxer” during the confrontation and challenged others, stating he could act as he wished. The victim added that another group of Thai diners had earlier warned the same individual and were also assaulted in a similar manner.

Pattaya municipal officers arrived quickly to bring the situation under control. However, the foreign tourist continued provocative behaviour, walking around the area and making obscene gestures towards the victims and officials. Authorities instructed both parties to separate and ordered the tourist to return to his accommodation to prevent further escalation.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion online, with some social media users calling for stricter enforcement of public conduct rules and a review of tourism policies. Questions have also been raised about the lack of immediate charges against the suspect at the scene. No serious injuries were reported, and the situation was eventually contained.

Daily News reported that authorities are expected to review CCTV footage and witness statements as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Further legal action may depend on the outcome of the inquiry and the formal complaints filed by those involved.

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Sigmund Gold Member

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No excuse for assaulting anybody, be it a foreigner, a local or no matter what argument.

But on the other hand why did the food delivery chap, go beyond his line of duty, open his mouth and start giving a lecture to some drunk foreigner on a beach ?

cynic1 Silver Member

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1 hour ago, baansgr said:

It shows an inconsiderate pothead attacking someone because they were asked not to smoke that sh*t next to them....so much for no one on ganga is violent..wait for it...it's the drink 😁 😁 😁

It's the drink not the green stuff. Did you wait long?

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

Correct. Alcohol encourages violence, cannabis encourages calm. Combine the two, however, and alcohol takes over.

Perhaps it's the cannabis that takes over.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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Just now, IsmeUno said:

City Police sent him home. It's done. The attacker crying after he threw the first punch is pathetic. He started the fight.

No police were involved, the authorities were Pattaya municipal officers.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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Just now, rocketboy2 said:

Yes but that's not what happned.

But what did happen was a Thai man/boy went over to read the riot act to a falang at 2am on a beach.

And it all went wrong on him. now posing for a picture, after a smack in the gob.

Mind your own business at 2am, it's easy. well for most people.

Why the lame, derogatory reference to a "Thai man/boy"? The only riot act reading was in your own head - a peaceful, polite request from the Thai was what was actually reported.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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Just now, IsmeUno said:

What restaurant? What are you going on about? They were on the beach. Which restaurant, pray tell us?

... where smoking cannabis is just as inconsiderate and illegal.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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Just now, wavodavo said:

The question is ...did the pot assistant in the potshop advise the pothead that he it was against the law to smoke it in a public place and especially the beach. ???

It's very doubtful that he would have done especially considering that he has no obligation to do so.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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Just now, baansgr said:

The last sidearm I bought here...

Tell us about the circumstances in which you legally "bought a sidearm here" in Thailand. I'm assuming that you're not Thai.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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Just now, Aussie999 said:

Mmmm. If the short guy is the Thai, it looked like he was the aggressive one.

Not unreasonable to be aggressive after being punched for making a reasonable non-aggressive request.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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Just now, Sigmund said:

No excuse for assaulting anybody, be it a foreigner, a local or no matter what argument.

But on the other hand why did the food delivery chap, go beyond his line of duty, open his mouth and start giving a lecture to some drunk foreigner on a beach ?

Since when is politely asking someone to stop smoking an illegal substance in public that is affecting him "giving a lecture"?

Enoon Platinum Member

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"Don't worry dear.......we're just having another family friendly quality punch-up, on our family friendly quality beach, in our family friendly quality city, in our family friendly quality country (renowned throughout the world for it's family friendly quality destinations and the quality tourists that visit them).......I'm going to get stuck in now so you just carry on with your meal and enjoy the show.......same again tomorrow night if you're interested, kha......"

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hotandsticky Star Member

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Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

Tell us about the circumstances in which you legally "bought a sidearm here" in Thailand. I'm assuming that you're not Thai.

You think it doesn't happen?.....or just showing a polite interest?

I was told that I could only buy via a local polieman.

scottiejohn Star Member

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Just now, hotandsticky said:

I was told that I could only buy via a local polieman.

But even if you did procure one via a local Policeman it would never be a legal firearm for you in Thailand!

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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Just now, hotandsticky said:
Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

Tell us about the circumstances in which you legally "bought a sidearm here" in Thailand. I'm assuming that you're not Thai.

You think it doesn't happen?.....or just showing a polite interest?

I was told that I could only buy via a local polieman

I'm doubting your assertion that you bought a sidearm here when I know for a fact that it does not happen legally and has not done for a number of years. "Local policemen" do not have the authority to sell firearms to, or to arrange the sale of firearms to, foreigners in Thailand so let's hear your story about the last time that you bought a firearm in Thailand legally.

scottiejohn Star Member

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Guns are not outright illegal in Thailand, but civilian ownership is tightly controlled through a licensing system that most people, especially foreigners, will never qualify for. The governing law is the Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Fireworks and Imitation Firearms Act B.E. 2490 (1947), which requires a government-issued license for virtually every firearm-related activity, from owning a handgun to importing a replica pistol.

Are Guns Illegal in Thailand? Laws, Licensing, and Penalties - LegalClarity

hotandsticky Star Member

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Just now, scottiejohn said:

But even if you did procure one via a local Policeman it would never be a legal firearm for you in Thailand!

I never it would be.

hotandsticky Star Member

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Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

I'm doubting your assertion that you bought a sidearm here when I know for a fact that it does not happen legally and has not done for a number of years. "Local policemen" do not have the authority to sell firearms to, or to arrange the sale of firearms to, foreigners in Thailand so let's hear your story about the last time that you bought a firearm in Thailand legally.

I never said I bought one.

Please read my post again.

baansgr Platinum Member

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Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

Tell us about the circumstances in which you legally "bought a sidearm here" in Thailand. I'm assuming that you're not Thai.

Get a permit to buy from your local tessabhan, need to explain the reason you wish to purchase.

Go to your preferred outlet and purchase, take back to tessabhan, they register and they issue you a licence to own, and optional licence to travel with said weapon. Of course this is all irrelevant since 2014 👍

rocketboy2 Gold Member

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Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

Why the lame, derogatory reference to a "Thai man/boy"? The only riot act reading was in your own head - a peaceful, polite request from the Thai was what was actually reported.

I only removed you from my block list yesterday.

Ha Ha. bye again.

The Man/Boy derogatory reference, was because he started it, then cried when he got a slap.

what a tosser.

Mind your own business at 2am, around drunk, drudged up people.

Just wonder if it had been a table of 4 Thai men, would he have gone over and mouthed off at them.

sure he would have. coffee1

Ralf001 Star Member

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Mr Kittiphong should minded his own bussiness!

wensiensheng Platinum Member

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I don’t get it.

Thailand is pretty much up in arms about badly behaved foreigners who may or may not be tourists, plus TAT are making a thing of targeting quality tourists. So why not go full court press and legally charge said foreigners/tourists who behave badly and break several laws in one incident.

Of course I know the answer, Thailand is all talk and no change.

This kind of thing basically never happens in Singapore, the consequences are too severe and therefore these type of people don’t go there, or behave themselves if they do.

As I say on here over and over, Thailand gets the tourists it deserves because the product on offer appeals to that kind of person. So might as well do what Thailand basically does now, which is milk these people for as much as they can get and put up with the nonsense they create.

Not so great for the general population not making a living off tourists, but there you go, they got to put up with it

PJ71 Platinum Member

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16 hours ago, baansgr said:

50 years ago but not in the stuff now

The 'stuff' now is so much better than 50 years ago, give it a go.

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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9 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

only removed you from my block list yesterday.

Ha Ha. bye again

You know the horrendous effect that has on me, don't you?

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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10 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

I never said I bought one.

Please read my post again

Many apologies, got your post mixed up with baansgr's

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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10 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

Guns are not outright illegal in Thailand, but civilian ownership is tightly controlled through a licensing system that most people, especially foreigners, will never qualify for

Of course foreigners will never qualify for a gun licenve, foreigners are forbidden to own guns in Thailand.

IsmeUno Platinum Member

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11 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

... where smoking cannabis is just as inconsiderate and illegal.

What has that to do with the claim that it was a restaurant and how is that connected to the attack shown on video? Is it legal for members of the public to attack people who are smoking cannabis?

Liverpool Lou Star Member

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2 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

What has that to do with the claim that it was a restaurant and how is that connected to the attack shown on video? Is it legal for members of the public to attack people who are smoking cannabis?

What has that got to do with the incident in question in which a member of the public illegally smoking cannabis attacked another person for requesting that he stop? The person who complained was not the attacker.

Point Arguello Explorer Member

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Just now, wensiensheng said:

I don’t get it.

Thailand is pretty much up in arms about badly behaved foreigners who may or may not be tourists, plus TAT are making a thing of targeting quality tourists. So why not go full court press and legally charge said foreigners/tourists who behave badly and break several laws in one incident.

Of course I know the answer, Thailand is all talk and no change.

This kind of thing basically never happens in Singapore, the consequences are too severe and therefore these type of people don’t go there, or behave themselves if they do.

As I say on here over and over, Thailand gets the tourists it deserves because the product on offer appeals to that kind of person. So might as well do what Thailand basically does now, which is milk these people for as much as they can get and put up with the nonsense they create.

Not so great for the general population not making a living off tourists, but there you go, they got to put up with it

Indeed it's not the alcohol/cannabis: It's the sh*t lode of jerks here. Alot of folks mix the two, wine and edibles, myself included . This guy is more likely also one of these obnoxious, entitled cigarette smokers. And the majority of these sh*t birds in the news are these white male cigarette smoking eurotrash. A country like Thailand can still have a "party " scene sans the jerks like Singapore

jacko45k Star Member

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13 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Combine the two, however, and alcohol takes over.

Might as well stick with the winner then.

baansgr Platinum Member

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4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Of course foreigners will never qualify for a gun licenve, foreigners are forbidden to own guns in Thailand.

Totally wrong, see my previous post....yes, not now but previously could

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