A foreign tourist was handed over to police after allegedly refusing to pay food and drink bills totalling 3,740 baht at a venue on Pattaya’s Walking Street in the early hours of 12 June 2026.
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At approximately 12.35am on 12 June 2026, Pattaya City municipal enforcement officers and personnel from the Walking Street land rescue and security project were carrying out routine duties to maintain order and safety in the area. They received a report from security staff at Imperia that a foreign tourist was refusing to settle outstanding charges incurred inside the venue.
Officers attended the scene and found a man from Turkmenistan, believed to be aged 50, who appeared to be intoxicated. Checks found that three unpaid bills remained outstanding, with a combined value of 3,740 baht.
Officials initially attempted to mediate between the tourist and the business in an effort to resolve the dispute. However, no agreement could be reached as the tourist reportedly refused to make payment.
The man was subsequently transported by golf cart, together with the venue manager, to the Tourist Police service point on Walking Street. Tourist Police officers made a further attempt to negotiate a settlement between the two parties, but the tourist again declined to pay the outstanding amount.
As a result, Tourist Police transferred the man to investigators at Pattaya City Police Station, located on Soi 9, for further legal proceedings in accordance with Thai law.
The incident highlighted cooperation between Pattaya City enforcement officers, Tourist Police and local volunteers in maintaining public order and supporting businesses operating in the city’s entertainment district. Walking Street remains one of Pattaya’s busiest tourist areas and is regularly patrolled by multiple agencies responsible for visitor safety and security.
Authorities have not released further details regarding any charges that may be filed. The matter is now being handled by investigators, who will proceed according to the legal process.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now ฉลาม นิวส์ 13 June 2026