Indian Tourists Brawl in Pattaya; Arrests Made

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Early this morning, two Indian tourists were captured on video assaulting a fellow countryman in the middle of a bustling Pattaya street.

 

A Thai woman, identified as the victim's girlfriend, intervened, attempting to halt the violence. The trio was subsequently taken into police custody, Amarin TV reported.

 

The altercation, occurring at 6:10 a.m. on June 29, unfolded in front of the Marine Plaza Hotel near Soi 16, South Pattaya. This area, a hub of activity round the clock, serves as an entry point to Walking Street and houses numerous Indian and Arab restaurants.

 

A local witness, awaiting a bus across the road, initially ignored the commotion, dismissing it as another drunken quarrel among Indian tourists—a common event in this neighbourhood.

 

However, the situation escalated as he noticed the physical confrontation shown in the video clip. Despite being unsure of what sparked the fight, police arrived promptly, dispersing the brawl and detaining the individuals involved.

 

The incident is reminiscent of a recent attack involving three Vietnamese loan sharks who severely injured a debtor in Pattaya's city centre. This string of altercations has prompted locals to call on Tourist and Immigration police to step up their efforts in controlling such situations, fearing damage to Pattaya's reputation as a safe tourist destination.

 

While the authorities investigate the root cause of the dispute, this event highlights the need for increased regulation and vigilance in popular tourist spots. Efforts to maintain safety are critical, especially in areas frequented by diverse groups of visitors.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

-- 2024-07-01

 

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[Pique Dard]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

dismissing it as another drunken quarrel among Indian tourists—a common event in this neighbourhood.

..thanks for the information!

[save the frogs]

6:10 am ... stayed up all night. 

[ThaiFelix]

Seems one of the lads was sneaking in an extra straw.                         

[pegman]

A couple seemed to have missed their turn having already paid their 1/5 portion. 

[Gsxrnz]

I wish the Press would stop calling this area South Pattaya and refer to it correctly as Little Mumbai.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

A local witness, awaiting a bus across the road, initially ignored the commotion, dismissing it as another drunken quarrel among Indian tourists—a common event in this neighbourhood.

How nice... but what about the image?

[roo860]

Unfortunately one of them ended up in a Korma.

[Harsh Jones]

So no video or video link ? So I have to go on a wild goose chase to find it 

[RichardColeman]

Must be  high class low caste thing

[Andycoops]

The Naan munchers getting in on the action, golly gosh whatever next...

[ignore it]

We seeing a lot of tourist on tourist violence in the news lately.

 

Chinese v Chinese, Vietnamese v Vietnamese,  Indian v Indian .

 

What's next?

 

Democrat v Democrat? 

[Gottfrid]

4 minutes ago, ignore it said:

We seeing a lot of tourist on tourist violence in the news lately.

 

Chinese v Chinese, Vietnamese v Vietnamese,  Indian v Indian .

 

What's next?

 

Democrat v Democrat? 

Nah, we just go a little bit more original, as a one person fighting himself.

[actonion]

I did'nt know Pattaya streets bustled at 6am

[ThaiFelix]

2 hours ago, pegman said:

A couple seemed to have missed their turn having already paid their 1/5 portion. 

The wardrobe door jammed shut and wouldnt open.                

[ThaiFelix]

10 minutes ago, ignore it said:

We seeing a lot of tourist on tourist violence in the news lately.

 

Chinese v Chinese, Vietnamese v Vietnamese,  Indian v Indian .

 

What's next?

 

Democrat v Democrat? 

Seems to me the media lately have been going out of their way to find criticism of foreigners.       

[Grumpy one]

Robert Clive  aka Clive of India would have sorted these little rascals out  

[steven100]

was the chicken tikka too hot

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, ThaiFelix said:

Seems to me the media lately have been going out of their way to find criticism of foreigners.       

No. Thai media criticises Thais.

Foreign media criticises foreigners.

'twas ever thus.

[KhunBENQ]

3 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

I wish the Press would stop calling this area South Pattaya and refer to it correctly as Little Mumbai.

Morphing from little Kuwait.

[Emdog]

"The incident is reminiscent of a recent attack involving three Vietnamese loan sharks who severely injured a debtor in Pattaya's city centre."

not reminiscent at all, other than violence: Indian tourist brawl equal to shake down by loan sharks? What AI writes this stuff?

[MalcolmB]

2 hours ago, ThaiFelix said:

Seems to me the media lately have been going out of their way to find criticism of foreigners.   

Nah, the Swiss, Russians, Belgiuns, Brits, Viets, and now Indians are providing plenty of incidents to criticize.

People should learn to behave in countries where they are guests.

 

Poor old Thai people are the ones that have to sort them all out. And usually volunteers. 

[NickyLouie]

This had something to do with deodorant or lack thereof.

 

  

[rumeaug]

WHERE MY BIRDY NAM NAM

[zakalwe]

Can't let the Brits have all the fun.

[ThaiFelix]

3 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Nah, the Swiss, Russians, Belgiuns, Brits, Viets, and now Indians are providing plenty of incidents to criticize.

People should learn to behave in countries where they are guests.

 

Poor old Thai people are the ones that have to sort them all out. And usually volunteers. 

Where did I say they were innocent?  You seem to have totally missed the point.

[steven100]

19 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Nah, the Swiss, Russians, Belgiuns, Brits, Viets, and now Indians are providing plenty of incidents to criticize.

People should learn to behave in countries where they are guests.

 

Poor old Thai people are the ones that have to sort them all out. And usually volunteers. 

what are you babbling on about ... more nonsense

 

 

[stoner]

21 hours ago, ignore it said:

Democrat v Democrat? 

 

ouroboros.

[jacko45k]

22 hours ago, ignore it said:

Democrat v Democrat? 

A bumble not a rumble?

[ignore it]

3 hours ago, stoner said:

ouroboros

 

Excellent!

 

Def: Symbol of snake/dragon eating its own tail.

 

But wondering if it applies to jackasses, as it seems it ought to post debate.

 

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