Tourist Brawl in Jomtien Sparks Growing Concerns Over Pattaya Image

[snoop1130]

 

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.)

[newbee2022]

The question is;

What image Pattaya wants to show?

And what picture Pattaya shows nowadays?

Is there a discrepancy?🤗

[hotchilli]

  On 3/13/2025 at 10:39 AM, snoop1130 said:

Pattaya sees tourists fighting,” one bystander remarked, questioning why travellers would come to fight instead of enjoying their visit.

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Flies follow the scent

[it is what it is]

 

fighting in the middle of the day, in this heat, good effort.

[Nickcage49]

Pattaya's image? Now that's funny...

[jacko45k]

  On 3/14/2025 at 1:15 AM, newbee2022 said:

The question is;

What image Pattaya wants to show?

And what picture Pattaya shows nowadays?

Is there a discrepancy?🤗

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Boozing all day, well at least until 4am, and sales all afternoon, so we can have shirtless boozing on the streets. Visa exempts, and 60 day stay for anyone, including African drug sellers. Pot smoking commonplace and whatever else makes money! Ladyboy pickpockets able to wander and do their thing with no apparent restriction. Police presence, seemingly very limited.  Hookers from a Heinz 57 variety of countries.

[thesetat]

Tourist Brawl in Jomtien Sparks Growing Concerns Over Pattaya Image

 

Haha a few street brawls from drunks does nothing to tarnish Pattayas image. Those ladyboys robbing foreigners. Street fights with Thai ladyboys angry a foreigner does not want or like them, teens robbing and beating foreigners to get money to fix their bike, security in packs beating down foreigners who are drunk, these are the things to rui the city's reputation.. Which by no means is a good reputation anyway. Corrupt police. Laws applied to foreigners but not to Thais as well as more severe punishments for minor indiscretions. Pattaya's reputation has nothing to fear from a measly street brawl amongst foreigners. 

[mikebell]

  On 3/14/2025 at 1:33 AM, jacko45k said:

Police presence, seemingly very limited. 

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A very polite description of Pattaya's invisible force.

  On 3/13/2025 at 10:39 AM, snoop1130 said:

Eye-witnesses reported seeing a man and a woman attempting to flee the scene on an Xmax scooter, successfully evading capture by local officers.

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The only time I went in Dongtan Police Station, a fat, high-ranking officer wanted 10K to prosecute a car thief already arrested & in the same room.  When the victim demurred, he washed his hands of the case & passed it up the line to Pattaya.

[Evil Penevil]

What nationality were the brawlers?  Why were they brawling? A news article should contain that kind of info.

[hotsun]

Foreigners tarnishing pattayas reputation is a meme

[Grumpy one]

  On 3/14/2025 at 1:33 AM, jacko45k said:

Boozing all day, well at least until 4am, and sales all afternoon, so we can have shirtless boozing on the streets. Visa exempts, and 60 day stay for anyone, including African drug sellers. Pot smoking commonplace and whatever else makes money! Ladyboy pickpockets able to wander and do their thing with no apparent restriction. Police presence, seemingly very limited.  Hookers from a Heinz 57 variety of countries.

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You make it sound so family friendly  

[Bohemianfish]

  On 3/14/2025 at 1:37 AM, thesetat said:

Tourist Brawl in Jomtien Sparks Growing Concerns Over Pattaya Image

 

Haha a few street brawls from drunks does nothing to tarnish Pattayas image. Those ladyboys robbing foreigners. Street fights with Thai ladyboys angry a foreigner does not want or like them, teens robbing and beating foreigners to get money to fix their bike, security in packs beating down foreigners who are drunk, these are the things to rui the city's reputation.. Which by no means is a good reputation anyway. Corrupt police. Laws applied to foreigners but not to Thais as well as more severe punishments for minor indiscretions. Pattaya's reputation has nothing to fear from a measly street brawl amongst foreigners. 

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That's all? lol

[Guderian]

  On 3/13/2025 at 10:39 AM, snoop1130 said:

one bystander remarked, questioning why travellers would come to fight instead of enjoying their visit.

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People used to wonder the same thing about football hooliganism.

[findlay13]

Pattaya has an image ? Oh yes I forgot, a family friendly tourist resort.  

[frank83628]

Nothings changed, just now everyone carries a video camera and internet connection in their pockets 

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 3/14/2025 at 1:33 AM, jacko45k said:

Visa exempts, and 60 day stay for anyone, including African drug sellers.

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Really?  Which African nationals that typically are engaged in drug dealing do you claim get VE entry to Thailand?

[brianburi]

  On 3/14/2025 at 4:36 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

Really?  Which African nationals that typically are engaged in drug dealing do you claim get VE entry to Thailand?

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Today's starter for 10......

LL's daily Thai legal question.

[Patong2021]

Nothing has changed. Pattaya, Patong. It was like this 10 years ago. Covid changed things because  the place was depopulated. Now that the  high volume of visitors is back, the idiots are out and about too. The incidents aren't that numerous considering the millions who pass through.

[Liverpool Lou]

  On 3/14/2025 at 4:41 AM, brianburi said:

  On 3/14/2025 at 4:36 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

Really?  Which African nationals that typically are engaged in drug dealing do you claim get VE entry to Thailand?

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Today's starter for 10......

LL's daily Thai legal question.

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I take it, then, that you prefer false information to be posted here unchallenged rather than accurate information?

[JonnyF]

  On 3/14/2025 at 4:45 AM, Patong2021 said:

Nothing has changed. Pattaya, Patong. It was like this 10 years ago. Covid changed things because  the place was depopulated. Now that the  high volume of visitors is back, the idiots are out and about too. The incidents aren't that numerous considering the millions who pass through.

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The place is full of idiots.

 

Last time I went to Pattaya I went into a bar and one extremely drunk customer (Dutch I think) told me I had to take my shoes/socks off before I came in. I laughed it off initially, ordered a beer and sat down but he approached me 2-3 more times demanding I remove my shoes. Given my extremely impolite final response, that could easily have turned into an "unfortunate incident" had one of the staff not intervened and told him to sit down and stop being such a tool.

 

I actually find 95% of the Thais there to be OK and about 70% of the foreigners to be weirdos. No wonder they look down on us.

[watchcat]

  On 3/13/2025 at 10:39 AM, snoop1130 said:

questioning why travellers would come to fight instead of enjoying their visit.

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Because they're stupid in their head.

[watchcat]

  On 3/14/2025 at 5:37 AM, JonnyF said:

actually find 95% of the Thais there to be OK and about 70% of the foreigners to be weirdos.

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Have you missed the local misfits?

[connda]

  On 3/13/2025 at 10:39 AM, snoop1130 said:

"Every day, Pattaya sees tourists fighting,”

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Maybe there's something in the water.  Alcohol?  🤔

[NanLaew]

  On 3/14/2025 at 2:15 AM, Evil Penevil said:

What nationality were the brawlers?  Why were they brawling? A news article should contain that kind of info.

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Israelis.

 

Brits only come out to fight at night.

[NanLaew]

  On 3/14/2025 at 4:36 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

Really?  Which African nationals that typically are engaged in drug dealing do you claim get VE entry to Thailand?

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Which ones aren't?

[WDSmart]

I don't think anyone needs to worry about damaging Pattaya's image. As far as I'm concerned, it's already at rock bottom. I wouldn't go there if someone paid me. 

[pacovl46]

Why are they worried about Pattaya’s reputation when that went down the drain decades ago?