Stabbing in Pattaya Claims Life of Japanese Tourist

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Stabbing in Pattaya Claims Life of Japanese Tourist

A tragic stabbing in Pattaya on December 29 claimed the life of 27-year-old Japanese tourist Seita Tanabe. The altercation occurred on Pattaya Third Road around 6:05 a.m., escalating when Tanabe intervened in a dispute involving the suspect, 36-year-old Thai-English dual national David Mansiri. Despite efforts to resuscitate Tanabe, he succumbed to a chest wound at a nearby hospital. Mansiri, heavily intoxicated and injured, was detained at the scene, where a knife believed to be the weapon was recovered. Witnesses reported the conflict reignited when Tanabe punched Mansiri, prompting the stabbing. Police assured that justice will be pursued, while the incident left the victim's grieving loved ones distraught.

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Drinking all night without any control. Tragic loss of life, just 27 years old.