Tourist Brawl in Jomtien Sparks Growing Concerns Over Pattaya Image

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Yesterday morning, a violent clash between foreign tourists erupted in Jomtien, near Dong Tan Beach. This marks yet another incident contributing to rising concerns about unruly behaviour tarnishing Pattaya’s reputation as a tourist destination. The brawl involved two groups of foreigners and quickly escalated before local officials intervened to break up the fight.

 

The police detained the two primary individuals involved, taking them to Dong Tan Police Station for further legal action. Eye-witnesses reported seeing a man and a woman attempting to flee the scene on an Xmax scooter, successfully evading capture by local officers.

 

Residents are growing increasingly frustrated with the frequent altercations amongst visitors. "Every day, Pattaya sees tourists fighting,” one bystander remarked, questioning why travellers would come to fight instead of enjoying their visit.

 

 

The uptick in such incidents has sparked deep concern among locals, who fear that Pattaya’s vibrant tourist image is being overshadowed by the violence. Social media is abuzz with discussions, with many locals voicing their frustrations about the city’s chaotic narrative, which they believe threatens Pattaya's status as a premier holiday destination.

 

Authorities are reassuring the public of enhanced safety measures to prevent further disturbances. Nonetheless, as these incidents continue to capture headlines, there is growing apprehension that a disruptive minority could negatively impact the city’s allure. Officials urge tourists to respect local laws and maintain civility, focusing on ensuring Pattaya remains a welcoming and enjoyable place for all visitors, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-13

 

 

[NickyLouie]

Baba is fight ?

[steven100]

please ... no fighting ... don't tarnish the family friendly pristine honest no cheats golden resort #1 in the world's reputation with your bad behavior.    

 

It's a family friendly place where your fighting,  the family will see you fighting and not come back next year.

 

very sad indeed .... 

[Toolong]

The 'bystander' quoted nails it. Will credit him/her as showing profound wisdom, though at the same time he or she merely states the bleedin' obvious. 

 

Was down in Pattaya a while ago on a very, very rare visit and god, I needed the break. Sitting in cafe....at 3pm.... just about where this incident appears to have occurred, with my back to the road outside. Heard very loud commotion behind me as two falang fellas seemed to get into heated bust-up. My Thai family seated with me got all excited and watched it all with fascination, but I just felt despair, not bothering to turn around, wondering exactly the same thing as the 'bystander'. 

 

(I assume tourists involved, as both parties had families, who respectively screamed like mad at the two to quit it....which they eventually did. But I thought, sadly, of how it may have ruined their holidays.)