A Thai woman refused to pay compensation after vomiting inside a Bolt ride-hailing vehicle in Pattaya during the early hours of 23 May 2026, before reportedly causing a disturbance at a police station and threatening legal action over photos or videos of the incident.
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At 2.20am, 34-year-old Bolt driver Weerawat Poolprae filed a complaint with Pol. Lt. Col. Thanongsak Inphadung, an investigator at Pattaya City Police Station. He said a heavily intoxicated Thai woman, identified as 42-year-old Parinya Khunkasem, vomited on the rear seat behind the driver while travelling in his vehicle, causing damage and a strong smell inside the car.
According to the driver, he had picked up a foreign man and the Thai woman from the Rompho Market area and was taking them to Soi Pattaya 14 on Walking Street. The fare for the trip was 116 baht.
The driver requested 3,000 baht in compensation to cover cleaning costs and loss of income while the vehicle was out of service. However, he alleged that the woman refused to pay and responded with abusive language, reportedly saying: “Don’t try to make money like this,” before challenging him to file a lawsuit if he wanted payment.
Both parties were later taken to Pattaya City Police Station for discussions. Police said the atmosphere at the station became chaotic as the woman allegedly remained intoxicated, spoke loudly and claimed to know senior police officers, influential figures in Pattaya and local journalists.
The woman’s foreign boyfriend reportedly attempted to mediate the dispute and offered to pay the compensation on her behalf. However, the woman allegedly stopped him and threatened to have his visa revoked if he paid the driver.
While journalists were recording the incident, the woman also allegedly warned members of the media that she would sue for more than 10 million baht if any photos or video clips were published. She reportedly stated: “Anyone filming should take responsibility themselves. Prepare to go to court.”
Police recorded the incident in the station diary as evidence. Officers said both parties would be invited for further questioning once the woman had sobered up in order to resolve the compensation dispute. If no agreement can be reached, authorities said the matter would proceed in accordance with legal procedures.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 24 May 2026
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