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A German tourist was violently attacked by a group of about ten men on Pattaya Beach Road in Chonburi. Local police in Pattaya swiftly arrested three suspects involved in the assault, which has tarnished the city's reputation as a tourist destination.

 

The incident occurred around 4:06 am on 25th March, with emergency services and police quickly arriving on the scene following reports of an assault.

 

The victim, identified as Mr. David Adrian Lelonek, 40, suffered extensive injuries, including facial wounds and a laceration above his left eyebrow. Rescuers promptly provided first aid before rushing him to hospital.

 

Mr. Lelonek, speaking through a translator, informed the police that he was unsure of the attack's details but recalled being overwhelmed by approximately ten attackers. In a panic, he fled on a motorbike to seek help from locals until authorities arrived.

 

 

 

 

Eyewitness footage recorded by a bystander showed the severity of the assault, with the gang punching, kicking, and even using a helmet to beat the tourist, despite onlookers' attempts to intervene.

 

Pattaya's Deputy Investigation Chief, Police Lieutenant Colonel Arus Saphanont, quickly led an investigation, resulting in the arrest of three men nearby: Mr. Ta, 18, Mr. Benz, 25, and Mr. Sek, 27.

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

The suspects admitted to their involvement, claiming they misunderstood the situation as a fellow motorbike taxi driver was involved, and wanted to defend him, even acknowledging their excessive violence.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Arus expressed deep concern over the assault captured in the video, highlighting its damaging impact on Pattaya's image.

 

He urged locals not to resort to violence, stressing the importance of involving police in such incidents to preserve the city's appeal and economy. The investigation remains ongoing to apprehend the remaining attackers as the injured tourist pursues formal charges, reported Daily News.

 

 

-- 2025-03-25

 

 

Again an example of a great family oriented place there must be more to this surely

If there is any doubt about the locals' unguarded feelings toward foreigners.  Take a good look at some of the water throwing hate-fest Songkran in Pattaya.

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

The suspects admitted to their involvement, claiming they misunderstood the situation

 

So, they did not even know why they were beating two bales of schittt out of the guy.

Pack mentality at its worst.

Multiple orange vests in the pictures.

Pattayas finest.

"Mr. Lelonek, speaking through a translator, informed the police that he was unsure of the attack's details"

 

I suspect there is a wee bit he is leaving out of the story.  

Tarnished Pattaya??? I think at this moment whole Thailand is suffering of getting a worse image to tourists.. The strict enforcement of laws as vaping, alcohol sales, helmet wearing and assault, scams are doing more harm than good for the whole  tourist industry...But who cares with a failing RTP and justice system

Go on and blame the victim. Surely he must have done something

52 minutes ago, webfact said:

highlighting its damaging impact on Pattaya's image....LOL!

 

This more like it.....

 

54 minutes ago, webfact said:

Police Lieutenant Colonel Arus expressed deep concern over the assault captured in the video, highlighting its damaging impact on Pattaya's image.

 

I would have thought that rather than a damaging impact on Pattaya’s image, it would serve more as an advertisement to the kind of people that want to go there.

 

 

What did the German man do? he won't be innocent.

 

Not sure why Thais always seem to gang up

23 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

suspect there is a wee bit he is leaving out of the story.  

 

You mean like, he started beating up 10 guys, and they only acted in self-defense?

Regardless of what is left out of the story, there is NEVER an excuse for 10 cowards beating up 1 guy.

 

 

It is incredible to hear how some foreigners live in Thailand for 30 - 40 years without any incident, whilst some come for less than 30 days and almost get murdered.

Another bunch says Thais hate foreigners... really, where are we?

All decent people, Thai and farang, are asleep by 4 AM.

9 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

What did the German man do? he won't be innocent.

 

Not sure why Thais always seem to gang up

Pack mentality. No individuality. The group prevail over the individual. Thats why there is no critical thinking. Opposite of the West. 

18 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

What did the German man do? he won't be innocent.

 

Not sure why Thais always seem to gang up

Biker ethics. 1% 

 

Pattaya Beach Road Biker Gang.

one in all in.

they had a few unpatched prospects jump in also. 
 

 

 
 

What is the real story ?

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The incident occurred around 4:06 am on 25th March, with emergency services and police quickly arriving on the scene following reports of an assault.

 

Nothing good or safe outside happens after 1am.

31 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

You mean like, he started beating up 10 guys, and they only acted in self-defense?

Regardless of what is left out of the story, there is NEVER an excuse for 10 cowards beating up 1 guy.

Don't know where I implied 10 folks taking part was justified, but spin your reply any way you wish.  Quite normal replies here, and nothing to do with my post.

 

Do suspect it wasn't just a random beating of a stranger minding his own business.    

10 on to 1,  nice.

Rage is never far from the surface here.

 

10 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

At 4am in the morning I doubt there are many foreigners walking on beach road, and even less kiddies to fiddle with.

You have obviously never been to Pattaya Beach Road at 4 am. 

Better quality video. According to the Thai, the motorbike driver was hit first? 

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/ThailandTourism/comments/1jj2tam/dont_mess_with_motorbike_drivers/

42 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Not sure why Thais always seem to gang up

To have a chance

3 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

You have obviously never been to Pattaya Beach Road at 4 am. 

 

I guess more chance of me been there, since I live in Pattaya, then someone who lives a mere 1200km away, and is just trying to stir the pot with his controversial comments.

Two beaten to death within a few hours, outside the karaoke killing in Bangkok being the other one. Turning into planet of the Apes. Drugs or loss of face I expect will get the blame.

I don't see the motorbike taxi that was hitting him in the head with the helmet as one of the three arrested. That's the guy that did the most damage to him. They should stop blurring the faces of these thugs. 

12 minutes ago, quake said:

10 on to 1,  nice.

Rage is never far from the surface here.

 

perhaps they are emulating cops in uSA

I am not a violent person, and would almost certainly lose a one-on-one fight with most locals.

But even if I was in a position to win, you never win. They come back.

 

If my friend was in the wrong, and gets thumped by one guy, then my friend deserved it. I would never jump in, just because he's my friend.

If some random fellow compatriot was in an altercation, I would never just piled in, feet first, with other friends, outnumbering the fight. But that is exactly what I have seen so many times here. The Thais (and Cambodians, Burmese and some other nationalities) will see a fight and just choose their side and pile it, with feet and or weapons.

 

Just like dogs, except dogs know when to stop.

16 minutes ago, quake said:

10 on to 1,  nice.

Rage is never far from the surface here.

 

 

To be fair to them, it must be hard to be a sub-80 IQ man with a tiny member, seeing all these moneyed tourists coming and paying for sex with your ex-girlfriends. 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

resulting in the arrest of three men nearby: Mr. Ta, 18, Mr. Benz, 25, and Mr. Sek, 27.

 

Real tough guys, beating up an oldster twice their age.

 

Wonder if they had any tattoos?

 

It's possible the German guy got lippy and deserved to get his axrse tuned.

 

Wonder if Mr Benz drives a Beemer.