Holidaymaker Ian Thomas, 60, and his son Gregory, 37, got into the brawl
They had been asked to leave a bar in Pattaya, leading to the confrontation

 

By CHRIS JEWERS

This is the shocking moment a British tourist and his son were brutally beaten by bouncers outside a bar in Thailand's 'Sin City' of Pattaya.

 

Holidaymaker Ian Thomas, 60, and his son Gregory, 37, had entered the Matador Bar in the city's Soi Buakhao red light street but were allegedly asked to leave by the bar owner at around 1.35am on August 5.

 

The pair were ushered outside by bouncers when their heated argument descended into a physical brawl, with Gregory first being beaten up. CCTV footage shows how he was hit and pulled to the ground where he was then kicked repeatedly.

 

Footage then shows how the older Brit Ian, in a black shirt, then slapped a guard across the face, sparking more chaos as the staff pushed him to the ground while repeatedly kicking him in the head.

 

Gregory, in a checkered polo, was seen trying to help his father but was again attacked and beaten, with his father left in a heap in the road.

 

Full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12380215/British-father-son-beaten-thai-bouncers-Pattaya.html

 

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Total overreaction to the situation by the Thai bouncers.

They could have killed the Brit who was helpless on the floor.

 

These unhinged Thai males need locking up before they do some serious damage to another patron.

 

Bouncers should be trained to use 'reasonable force' when dealing with violent altercations, not beating someone to a pulp who is already on the floor helpless. 

 

Shocking behavior from the Thais once again!

 

These the two mouthy <deleted> I heard about giving it large to the bouncers and got a touch up ?

 

They deserved it.

Oh, the humanity. 

There are two sides to every story.

- Possibly drunk Brits abroad entering a bar soon before it's due to close.

- Asked to leave.

- Gave some lip and a slap to Thai bouncers.

- Thai bouncers overreact, because #1 they love to do stuff like this, especially when feeling safe in the numbers #2 they're not 'trained' as Bob might hope they would be... this is Thailand and they don't get paid much, so who would pay for any 'training'?

 

The rule is, do not ever challenge Thai men in cases like this, ESPECIALLY if they're in uniform, at work, and you may have had a few drinks. Just never do it, because you can't win.

A real man should have brains as well as muscles.

1. After been asked to leave by the bar owner at around 1.35am on August 5 - There would have been a reason for this.
2. Whilst holidaying in a foreign country, getting involved with bouncers in a red light area.
3. Arguing and assaulting bouncers.

What sort of treatment would one expect?

Where in the world would bouncers mollycoddle and show humanitarian qualities in such a situation - specially after getting slapped?

 

Som naa na

 

Another quality tourist ... fine, deport & ban for life.

 

Another silly headline.  Should read "Brit tourist attacks bouncer - gets instant Karma"

21 minutes ago, 2long said:

There are two sides to every story.

- Possibly drunk Brits abroad entering a bar soon before it's due to close.

- Asked to leave.

- Gave some lip and a slap to Thai bouncers.

- Thai bouncers overreact, because #1 they love to do stuff like this, especially when feeling safe in the numbers #2 they're not 'trained' as Bob might hope they would be... this is Thailand and they don't get paid much, so who would pay for any 'training'?

 

The rule is, do not ever challenge Thai men in cases like this, ESPECIALLY if they're in uniform, at work, and you may have had a few drinks. Just never do it, because you can't win.

A real man should have brains as well as muscles.

TBH there are 3 sides to a story - 1) His/Her side 2) My side 3) The TRUE side.

In which country would bouncer turn the other cheek - even with training, brains & muscles?

Visitors to night life areas too should have some grey matter... which is active after alcohol.

(Cannot expect too much of brain power from any bouncer IMHO)

3 minutes ago, ravip said:

TBH there are 3 sides to a story - 1) His/Her side 2) My side 3) The TRUE side.

In which country would bouncer turn the other cheek - even with training, brains & muscles? (Cannot expect too much of brain power from any bouncer IMHO)

Being a bouncer doesn't mean you are a stupid person. The man hit the bouncer first, and he deserved a return punch, then to be subdued by the bouncer and his colleagues. Not to be kicked in the head like this. That's a common thing here, as most don't have a clue how to fight and have to kick, flail with their punches and have more than 2 helpers doing the same thing. Hire someone who actually knows what being a bouncer means. That kind of behavior brings revenge when you least expect it, and sometimes deadly., to the bouncer and or the bar owners. Remember Roadhouse? Subdue, bring outside, and reason with them. if they won't reason, call the police and bring (the usually intoxicated) person to jail. He sobers up, and thinks about what he did, knowing he was wrong (maybe) and revenge usually isn't planned.

I think some time ago we had a not very scientific survey here: How many of us saw that a farang was beaten without any reason?

I never saw a fight bouncer - farang without any reason. And it seems most others also never saw it.

Slapping a Thai in the face is a very stupid idea. Very stupid!

Anybody who does that should be happy if he lives to tell the story.

 

Personally I have no problem with bouncers. Don't annoy them and there are no problems.

2 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Being a bouncer doesn't mean you are a stupid person. The man hit the bouncer first, and he deserved a return punch, then to be subdued by the bouncer and his colleagues. Not to be kicked in the head like this. That's a common thing here, as most don't have a clue how to fight and have to kick, flail with their punches and have more than 2 helpers doing the same thing. Hire someone who actually knows what being a bouncer means. That kind of behavior brings revenge when you least expect it, and sometimes deadly., to the bouncer and or the bar owners. Remember Roadhouse? Subdue, bring outside, and reason with them. if they won't reason, call the police and bring (the usually intoxicated) person to jail. He sobers up, and thinks about what he did, knowing he was wrong (maybe) and revenge usually isn't planned.

And then? 1000B fine?

If they get kicked and it hurts, then they will remember that. That's the whole point. 

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Being a bouncer doesn't mean you are a stupid person. The man hit the bouncer first, and he deserved a return punch, then to be subdued by the bouncer and his colleagues. Not to be kicked in the head like this. That's a common thing here, as most don't have a clue how to fight and have to kick, flail with their punches and have more than 2 helpers doing the same thing. Hire someone who actually knows what being a bouncer means. That kind of behavior brings revenge when you least expect it, and sometimes deadly., to the bouncer and or the bar owners. Remember Roadhouse? Subdue, bring outside, and reason with them. if they won't reason, call the police and bring (the usually intoxicated) person to jail. He sobers up, and thinks about what he did, knowing he was wrong (maybe) and revenge usually isn't planned.

Theorotically you are perfect - unfortunately, this world is NOT. Relax, take time, Google and see - this happens not ONLY in Thaiiland - in the 'developed'  world too.

 

Those two are lucky, very lucky - they are still alive.

Some 'tourists' come to Thailand red light areas with a completely wrong ideas and understanding of what they can and can't do in a host country, Brits, (among others) are known to over imbibe until loosing  touch with realty and these are the results.

10 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And then? 1000B fine?

If they get kicked and it hurts, then they will remember that. That's the whole point. 

Only a coward kicks someone, besides actually in the fight and standing, and especially when they are down. You kick someone in the head, and they can die, as has happened many times, then you are up for manslaughter charges, if there are credible witnesses and a non corrupt police force and court system. A fine is always the better punishment. People don't like losing money, and it does teach some a lesson. Here, a fine of 10K, maybe a few days in jail, would tell them they did wrong. It may not always work, as drunks , especially those that get violent, are hard to change. In that case,like traffic offenses that are repeated, the fine increases, along with the jail time.

They chose the wrong F word.

When they come to Thailand.

Idiots.

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, ravip said:

Theorotically you are perfect - unfortunately, this world is NOT. Relax, take time, Google and see - this happens not ONLY in Thaiiland - in the 'developed'  world too.

 

Those two are lucky, very lucky - they are still alive.

I'm from the US, and have seen many fights in bars, including a lot where bouncers were involved, and my response was about those incidents. They might be lucky they are still alive, and that shows the mentality here, as well as other places. A slap doesn't warrant kicking while down, nor a death sentence. In a civilized area, if you go too far, you are the one who will pay. People shoot others who enter their homes in some places, and they go to prison. I don't have to google anything. I've lived 67 years and have seen it all in person.

6 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I think some time ago we had a not very scientific survey here: How many of us saw that a farang was beaten without any reason?

I never saw a fight bouncer - farang without any reason. And it seems most others also never saw it.

Slapping a Thai in the face is a very stupid idea. Very stupid!

Anybody who does that should be happy if he lives to tell the story.

 

Personally I have no problem with bouncers. Don't annoy them and there are no problems.

Personally I have no problem with bouncers. Don't annoy them and there are no problems.

 

Very true. In fact, in a drunken bar/club they provide some security to the other customers. Often I've observed totally drunk men, most times with heavily built bodies, making a nuicence of themselves to other customers in their 'he man' actions trying to attract the women around.

5 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Some 'tourists' come to Thailand red light areas with a completely wrong ideas and understanding of what they can and can't do in a host country, Brits, (among others) are known to over imbibe until loosing  touch with realty and these are the results.

A lot of farangs overestimate their toughness. Unless you are train in muay or similar forget about it. Thais kick hard.

7 minutes ago, ravip said:

Those two are lucky, very lucky - they are still alive.

one guy stepped in to stop the other 2 guys kicking.

could have been worse. 

Slap bouncers anywhere in the world and you're likely to get hurt.

 

Why were they asked to leave the bar in the first place? Probably acting like tossers. Then they slap the bouncer outside. What were they expecting? A wai and a free drink?

 

No sympathy from me. 

1 minute ago, bignok said:

A lot of farangs overestimate their toughness. Unless you are train in muay or similar forget about it. Thais kick hard.

That's true, but anyone can kick someone when they are down, and hard. That's a coward.

Look at boxers who are pros. Their reaction time slows past 35yo. If you fat farang no skills why get in a fight. Size doesnt help if you no skills and slow.

 

 

Got what they deserved ... "Taking out the trash" comes to mind

Sorry, but whats 'shocking' about it? From what can be seen, they deserved what they got. Some farangs will just never learn. 

4 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

I'm from the US, and have seen many fights in bars, including a lot where bouncers were involved, and my response was about those incidents. They might be lucky they are still alive, and that shows the mentality here, as well as other places. A slap doesn't warrant kicking while down, nor a death sentence. In a civilized area, if you go too far, you are the one who will pay. People shoot others who enter their homes in some places, and they go to prison. I don't have to google anything. I've lived 67 years and have seen it all in person.

You are totally right.

 

Sadly, many users here think a slap should warrant a death sentence in Thailand.

 

Very sad to see (presumeably) western educated males thinking along these lines.

A lot of Thai bouncers would have trained muay thai 2 or 3 years, some had fights.

 

Fat drunk slow farang comes along slaps khun thai, khun thai reacts with kicks. Their punches are weak but kicks strong.

And the moral of the story is, if you are going to hit a bouncer, hit him harder than that because you won't get a second chance.

2 minutes ago, bignok said:

Look at boxers who are pros. Their reaction time slows past 35yo. If you fat farang no skills why get in a fight. Size doesnt help if you no skills and slow.

 

 

Because they are fat, dumb and stupid. 

The headline should be: Thai bouncer retaliates after Brit slaps him in the face.

There is nothing shocking about that reaction.

Action, reaction. It's not too difficult to understand. 

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

That's true, but anyone can kick someone when they are down, and hard. That's a coward.

That's sensible.