Motorbike Clash: Tourist and Ladyboy Tussle on Pattaya Streets - video

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In the bustling seaside town of Pattaya, a heated exchange over a motorcycle unfolded at the break of dawn today, March 17. The conflict involved a foreign tourist and a local ladyboy, capturing the attention of passersby and sparking concerns about the area's safety for visitors.

 

The altercation began around 1am when a group of transgender women, familiar for mingling with tourists, gathered near the foreigner's parked motorcycle. The tourist requested that the ladyboy vacate the vehicle, prompting a fierce response: "Get your own motorcycle," he reportedly suggested. This comment, perceived as belittling, provoked an immediate and physical reaction.

 

Video footage of the incident shows the ladyboy, later identified as 24-year-old Nong Fa Sai, delivering a swift slap to the tourist's face. The surprised foreigner retaliated by gently pushing her away, escalating the tensions amongst the group.

 

 

 

Despite the heated exchange, the situation did not degenerate further. However, the incident has ignited discussions among locals and officials who emphasise the need to maintain Pattaya's reputation as a safe and friendly destination for global tourists.

 

Nong Fa Sai later explained that the remark about owning a bike felt demeaning. "He acted like we were inferior because we didn’t have our bikes," she said, giving insight into her reaction.

 

Pattaya's unique night-time economy is often the backdrop for such dramas. Nonetheless, local residents urge the authorities to implement measures ensuring all tourists feel welcomed and secure, curbing similar confrontations in the future, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

-- 2025-03-17