A dispute between a 19-year-old Thai woman and a 30-year-old Uzbek tourist escalated into a physical altercation at the entrance to Walking Street in Pattaya during the early hours of 30 May 2026, prompting police intervention and raising fresh concerns about repeated disturbances in the city’s main nightlife district.
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Police patrol officers from Pattaya City Police Station were called to the scene at approximately 6.15am after receiving reports of a fight near the entrance to Walking Street. Upon arrival, officers found the two parties involved in an ongoing dispute following an earlier argument inside the entertainment area.
According to initial information, the Thai woman, identified only as Ms K, aged 19, and the Uzbek tourist had exchanged words inside Walking Street before the disagreement continued outside a convenience store near the entrance. Friends of the woman, including both ladyboys and female companions, plus local taxi riders, reportedly followed the pair and became involved in a further verbal confrontation, which later turned physical.
Police found that Ms K had sustained a minor injury near her left eyebrow. The foreign tourist told officers that he had been assaulted first during the confrontation.
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The incident unfolded in front of numerous tourists who were still present in the area at the time. The disturbance drew attention from passers-by and business operators in one of Pattaya’s busiest tourism zones.
Following the altercation, police officers and rescue personnel escorted all parties involved to Pattaya City Police Station for detailed questioning. Investigators are gathering witness statements and reviewing available evidence from those present at the scene to determine the circumstances leading to the fight and whether legal action is warranted.
The incident has renewed concerns among local residents and business operators about recurring violent disputes in the city’s entertainment district. They have called for greater cooperation among all parties to help reduce violence and improve safety for visitors.
Authorities are continuing their investigation and will consider further action after completing interviews with those involved and reviewing all available evidence.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now ฉลาม นิวส์ 31 May 2026