Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

A chilling video of a teenager being savagely beaten by a gang in Pattaya has surfaced, prompting outrage and calls for justice. The victim’s family is seeking public help to identify the assailants, who are allegedly connected to local police.

 

A 27 year old woman, Aris Sousa and her 17 year old nephew, Chitsanuphong, presented the harrowing footage to reporters yesterday, January 9, highlighting a pattern of impunity.

 

“We fear the case will be overlooked because of their connections.”

 

Chitsanuphong recounted leaving home at 3am to refuel his motorbike when he received a call from a female acquaintance asking for a ride from Bali Hai Pier. Upon arrival, he was ambushed by five to six youths claiming to be members of the Baan Chang gang. Armed with knives and wooden sticks, they chased him, beating him until he lost consciousness.

 

 

The video, shared by friends, captures the brutal attack. Chitsanuphong is seen being kicked and stomped until unconscious, while a female gang member forces him to bow to her feet. He sustained a head wound requiring three stitches, severe swelling, and bruising. When he regained consciousness over an hour later, his phone was missing, and he managed to ride home to get help.

 

The gang, notorious for terrorising Pattaya, frequently gathers at hotspots like Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya Beach, and Jomtien Beach. Despite previous arrests for violent crimes, including attacks with knives and firearms, their alleged ties to law enforcement have allowed them to evade severe consequences, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

A formal complaint has been filed with Pattaya City Police, and investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-10

 

 

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

Chitsanuphong recounted leaving home at 3am to refuel his motorbike when he received a call from a female acquaintance asking for a ride from Bali Hai Pier.

Yeah, right.

Find out who the corrupt cops are & cut them out like the cancer they are ....

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The gang, notorious for terrorising Pattaya, frequently gathers at hotspots like Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya Beach, and Jomtien Beach. Despite previous arrests for violent crimes, including attacks with knives and firearms, their alleged ties to law enforcement have allowed them to evade severe consequences,

Find these thugs and prosecute them, then find their connections and prosecute them too.

10 hours ago, Briggsy said:

Yeah, right.

Yes, my thoughts too..... I wouldn't bother going out at 3am to pick a friend up, never mind something easily done later like getting fuel!

55 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Find these thugs and prosecute them, then find their connections and prosecute them too.

I've been saying this for 20 years.  T/land will always be seen as 3rd World till it gets a police force worthy of the name.

3 hours ago, mikebell said:

I've been saying this for 20 years.  T/land will always be seen as 3rd World till it gets a police force worthy of the name.

Agreed they really should drop the "R" moniker