A video showing a violent altercation involving Thai men and ladyboys attacking a foreign tourist on Walking Street in Pattaya has sparked widespread criticism online. The incident reportedly occurred at around 05.00 on 7 March 2026 on Walking Street in South Pattaya, Chon Buri.
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The footage was posted on Facebook by a user named “stang stang”, who criticised those involved and claimed the foreign tourist had not provoked the attack. In the clip, a Thai man is seen kicking a foreign male tourist in the chin, causing him to fall to the ground on the street.
A woman believed to be travelling with the foreign man, attempts to protect him during the confrontation. The situation quickly turns chaotic before motorcycle taxi riders intervene and shout for the attackers to stop.
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Shortly afterwards, the foreign man and woman appear to argue among themselves, prompting bystanders and other tourists to try to separate them. However, the situation escalates again when a group of around four to five ladyboys reportedly surround and assault the foreign woman, leaving her visibly injured before dispersing in different directions.
The person recording the video also captured several of those involved laughing and smiling after the incident, appearing unconcerned about what had occurred. Additional footage circulating online appears to show a man dressed similarly to a nightclub security guard joining the scuffle and kicking the tourist during the altercation.
Reporters later visited the scene to gather further information about the incident and attempted to contact the person who originally posted the video, but were unable to reach them. During the daytime visit, nearby entertainment venues were closed, and people in the area said they were unaware of the incident.
The clip has since been widely shared across several popular social media pages, prompting heavy criticism from viewers who described the behaviour as inappropriate and damaging to Thailand’s tourism image.
Police at Pattaya City Police Station confirmed they are currently investigating the incident and gathering information about what happened. As of now, the foreign man and woman seen in the video have not filed a formal complaint with authorities. Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the confrontation, and it remains unclear what led to the initial dispute captured in the footage.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 8 Mar 2026