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Pattaya Beach: Drunken vendor launches attack over stolen mat

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Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

A heated argument over a stolen beach mat erupted into violence on Pattaya Beach in the early hours of yesterday, January 22, leaving a 59 year old vendor injured. The dramatic confrontation has shocked witnesses and raised questions about the fierce competition among vendors on the bustling beach.

 

Suphanee, a veteran beach mat vendor, accused a fellow vendor of stealing her mat after spotting it in his possession. The mat, which she had marked for identification, had its markings erased—leading her to confront the man. The accused vendor, visibly intoxicated at the time, reacted with rage, punching her in the face and leaving her with a bruised forehead.

 

“He was drunk and furious when I confronted him.”

 

Witnesses at the scene confirmed the attack, stating that both vendors operate along the same stretch of Pattaya Beach and had clashed before over business disputes.

 

 

The suspect has admitted to the assault, claiming frustration over being accused of theft as his motive for lashing out. Police are now investigating the incident further, with possible charges of assault and theft looming, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

This altercation shines a spotlight on the high tensions among Pattaya’s beach vendors, who compete fiercely for business in one of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations.

 

The local police have promised a thorough investigation to ensure justice for the victim. Whether this will lead to tighter regulation of vendor disputes along Pattaya Beach remains to be seen.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-23

 

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Where ever I lay my mat,

that's my home.

1 hour ago, champers said:

Where ever I lay my mat,

that's my home.

 

How sweet is that...

Put a shirt on and stop sullying the image of the family friendly resort. 

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