Apology from Pattaya Pub Guards after Assault on Tourists

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In a shocking incident that has shed light on the darker side of Pattaya's nightlife, three pub guards have publicly apologised after brutally assaulting two tourists. This apology came in the wake of viral video clips showing the violent beating, sparking outrage both locally and internationally.

 

The video, posted by a Facebook user named “Nui voice AnyWay”, depicts the guards—identified as Krisana Chandmat, 25, Chakarin Yanasak, 23, and Phanuphong Chanuthai, 36—attacking two foreign tourists. Krisana admitted that the altercation began when one of the tourists, sporting a white shirt, struck him first, causing an injury that required six stitches.

 

The head of the Pattaya police station, Pol. Col. Navin Thirawit, reminded the guards that their role was to safeguard tourists, not to incite violence that tarnishes Pattaya’s reputation. Despite their apology, the guards are expected to face charges under the Business Security Act.

 

 

 

Eyewitnesses reported that the assault involved a barrage of punches and kicks. The unfortunate tourist in the white shirt was kicked to the ground, and when a second tourist in a grey shirt tried to intervene, he too faced a similar fate, collapsing after being kicked in the face.

 

The altercation was witnessed by numerous bystanders, including both Thai nationals and other foreign tourists. Despite repeated pleas from the crowd, the guards continued their assault, even as the tourists pleaded for mercy.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Investigations revealed that before the fight broke out, there was a dispute over an unpaid bill at a bar in Naklua subdistrict. A cashier, identified only as Ms. A, explained that one of the tourists had left without settling his bill, leading to a bitter argument and eventually to the violent incident.

 

Although the two victims have yet to file an official complaint, the incident has raised serious concerns about tourist safety in Pattaya. Local authorities are now under pressure to ensure such incidents do not recur, aiming to maintain Pattaya’s image as a tourist-friendly destination.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-05-28

 

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[scubascuba3]

When will they realise an apology isn't enough

[tgw]

sickening.

 

and not even in handcuffs.

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, tgw said:

sickening.

 

and not even in handcuffs.

 

Not charged with anything so no hand cuffs makes sense.

[it is what it is]

 

no pointing, no guilt.

[ezzra]

Their apologies are as sincere as i was last night when i told the bar girl that i love her...

[scubascuba3]

The three allegedly seen walking back to their hotel after the brawl

 

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/VfhUDADyuZrmdBZv/?mibextid=oFDknk

[cookie1974]

Im sure their apologies are 100 percent sincere😇 any news on the guy who got kicked in the head? 

[Felton Jarvis]

Now that they have apologized, let's see what kind of retribution we can arrange.

[Hanuman2547]

When, if at all, will the three security guards be charged with some sort of crime?  Or is 500 baht and a wai good enough?

[Skeptic7]

These Thai thugs and thousands others are just itching to have a shot at foreigners. Almost always in unfair numbers, of course. They loathe us behind those fake smiles. 

[helloagain]

An apology,  their laughing in everybody's face. It's been a thai sport for years, whoever hits the most foreigners in a week gets this week's star prize ? Paid thugs, but NEVER ONE ON ONE.

[Skipalongcassidy]

1 minute ago, Skeptic7 said:

These Thai thugs and thousands others are just itching to have a shot at foreigners. Almost always in unfair numbers, of course. They loathe us behind those fake smiles. 

And a well earned loathing it is... 

[Colabamumbai]

Scum. 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

In a shocking incident that has shed light on the darker side of Pattaya's nightlife, three pub guards have publicly apologised after brutally assaulting two tourists. This apology came in the wake of viral video clips showing the violent beating, sparking outrage both locally and internationally.

A Wai and an apology for beating up tourists and kicking one in the head when on the ground.

Stick your Wai where the sun don't shine.

Police do your job, charge them with violent assault and some jail time.

 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

When will they realise an apology isn't enough

When it snows a metre deep in Bangkok

[Robert Paulson]

Sorry sorry na 

[Robert Paulson]

How do we know the bar didn’t full blown scam them? 
 

if you don’t want problems in these areas maybe it’s best not to scam people. 

[2baht]

There's 3 security guards who now like farang even less!

[peter zwart]

To little to late. More and more of this violence will and is damaging the image of Thailand, Thats what you get if there is no law enforcement.

[Spock]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

When will they realise an apology isn't enough

If they haven't realised by now they never will.

[tandor]

2 hours ago, tgw said:

sickening.

 

and not even in handcuffs.

..owner's usually do not shackle their employees.

[Spock]

38 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said:

These Thai thugs and thousands others are just itching to have a shot at foreigners. Almost always in unfair numbers, of course. They loathe us behind those fake smiles. 

It was the same in Patong when I lived there 6 months in the 90s. Twice had my beer bottle snatched from my table and broken over someone's head.

[redwood1]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

When will they realise an apology isn't enough

 

Its enough for me.

[Denim]

30 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said:

Scum. 

Bags

[fredwiggy]

26 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Who... the brit... I agree

By now most if not all of us know you don't like foreigners, which means you're either Thai and prejudiced or an anti-social that hates others because he was raised that way, and doesn't know any better. If you're saying the locals loathe us, and you're a foreigner yourself, that means you're included in that loathing. Best you just skipalong, cassidy.

[Spock]

Just now, fredwiggy said:

By now most if not all of us know you don't like foreigners, which means you're either Thai and prejudiced or an anti-social that hates others because he was raised that way, and doesn't know any better. If you're saying the locals loathe us, and you're a foreigner yourself, that means you're included in that loathing. Best you just skipalong, cassidy.

One of the 'I'm more Thai than the Thais' expats.

[Skeptic7]

48 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

And a well earned loathing it is... 

You are truly double trouble...a Trumpster cultist and Thai apologist. SMFH.

 

Suppose you believe this savage attack is "well earned" too. 

Hua Hin thugs savagely attack British family. Straight punch to the old woman's face, followed by a "death kick" to the head, while she's down.

 

[tandor]

...funny you never read or hear of Thais acting up in our countries..meek and mild little snivellers they are.

[fredwiggy]

43 minutes ago, helloagain said:

An apology,  their laughing in everybody's face. It's been a thai sport for years, whoever hits the most foreigners in a week gets this week's star prize ? Paid thugs, but NEVER ONE ON ONE.

This comes from having no fathers in the household, who are the ones who teach boys respect for others, and not to kick people when they're down, because it makes you look like a coward who doesn't want to fight fair. This will someday happen to someone who knows how to defend themself, and the locals will suffer a beat down that will make news. Only problem with that is that then the foreigner will look like the bad guy, even if he didn't start the fight.