Brawl in Pattaya as Alleged Taxi Enforcers Assaults Indian Tourist

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of SiamChon.

 

Authorities have been urged to investigate a street brawl in Pattaya that was widely circulated on social media, showing some Thai men, allegedly local taxi or songthaew queue enforcer, attacking a foreign tourist near the entrance to the city’s Walking Street.

 

The incident, which took place along Pattaya Beach Road in South Pattaya, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province, was captured in a 40-second video clip posted by Facebook user “Tanyong Tanyong” in the popular “Pattaya Talk” group. The caption read simply, “Oh my God,” as the footage quickly went viral, drawing widespread criticism and condemnation.

 

 

In the video, a man wearing what appeared to be motorcycle taxi vest, with others, are seen throwing punches at a man believed to be an Indian tourist. The assault took place in full view of passersby, other tourists, and traffic, without apparent concern for public decency or legal consequences.

 

Witnesses speculated that the attackers may be part of a group who work in the area enticing tourists onto local transport services, a practice often associated with turf disputes and extortion in Thailand’s tourist hotspots.

 

Critics have called attention to the fact that the assailants’ motorcycle taxi vests did not appear to show any identifying numbers or officially registered stand locations, raising questions about the legitimacy of the operation.

 

Officials have been urged to investigate whether the individual involved was a licensed operator and to clarify what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

 

Pattaya authorities have not yet issued a formal statement. The video continues to spark intense online debate, with many users demanding stricter regulation and enforcement against so-called “mafia-style” behaviour in tourist areas.

 

-- 2025-04-15

 

 

 

[flyingtlger]

16 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

the attackers may be part of a group who work in the area enticing tourists onto local transport services

The Pattaya thugs.....

 

[sammieuk1]

Sure there will be a back seat million baht finding driver along' just about now 🤔

[blaze master]

Take note of the lack of language regarding public image of Pattaya being tarnished. 

 

Foreigner creates problem in Thailand = public outcry tarnish image family friendly snooze.

 

Thai creates problem....

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Pattaya authorities have not yet issued a formal statement.

 

[mikebell]

Watch the cowardly fat-boy thug sneak in a final punch when the incident is almost over. 

Watch for a nation-wide hunt by Pattaya Plod to bring these gutter rats to justice for besmirching the town's World-wide image.

[Emdog]

Where the heck are the much vaunted Pattaya Police? Protectors of tourists 100 per cent? Near entrance to Walking Street, not some back alley. Maybe they were off taking group photo?

[MalcolmB]

4 hours ago, blaze master said:

Take note of the lack of language regarding public image of Pattaya being tarnished. 

 

Foreigner creates problem in Thailand = public outcry tarnish image family friendly snooze.

 

Thai creates problem....

 

 

Today’s conspiracy theory.

Sneaky those Thais eh?

[Dmitry2222]

5 hours ago, Emdog said:

Where the heck are the much vaunted Pattaya Police?

Preparing posters for upcoming press releases 😀

[thesetat]

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Pattaya authorities have not yet issued a formal statement. The video continues to spark intense online debate, with many users demanding stricter regulation and enforcement against so-called “mafia-style” behaviour in tourist areas.

Pattaya police have a stand only 30 meters from where this happened yet not one came around to see what the disturbance was. Perhaps the taxi mafia as well as the police stationed there need to be questioned? This is a great image to show the family tourists what Pattaya is really about. 

[Mason45]

Every punch was a cheap shot and it's obvious these cowards can't fight. It's a bit hard to defend yourself when they are coming at you in all directions. If one of them took a decent shot to the mouth the rest would have run away like mongrel dogs.The Indian guy was stupid too, in that never get into a confrontation with Thais as the cavalry will be there in no time.

[jacko45k]

13 hours ago, thesetat said:

Pattaya police have a stand only 30 meters from where this happened yet not one came around to see what the disturbance was. Perhaps the taxi mafia as well as the police stationed there need to be questioned? This is a great image to show the family tourists what Pattaya is really about. 

They do  seem to be rather focused on their phones and oblivious to the goings on around them!

[hotchilli]

On 4/15/2025 at 5:31 AM, Georgealbert said:

Witnesses speculated that the attackers may be part of a group who work in the area enticing tourists onto local transport services, a practice often associated with turf disputes and extortion in Thailand’s tourist hotspots.

Queue enforcers... sounds very enticing.. not.

[sikishrory]

Wait till ya see the other video circulating. Tomorrows news I guess.

[ChrisKC]

I know what the image - and the truth is in Pattaya

 

I read about it here just about every day

 

That is why I don't go there!

[Zakhar]

Was it FAFO?

[JJ-Thailand]

I'll stay away from Pattaya, too much sh*t going on there at the moment.

[NoshowJones]

On 4/15/2025 at 11:21 AM, Emdog said:

Where the heck are the much vaunted Pattaya Police? Protectors of tourists 100 per cent? Near entrance to Walking Street, not some back alley. Maybe they were off taking group photo?

There used to be a few tourist police around that area. I have read about a few skirmishes  there lately but never a mention of tourist police. Where are they now?

[scorecard]

What are taxi enforcers?

[ross163103]

Just now, jacko45k said:

They do  seem to be rather focused on their phones and oblivious to the goings on around them!

 

They're busy setting up the next "deal" or talking to their "mia nois" setting up some action for the evening......or both!

[What to do now]

Coming soon - THAI OUTRAGE OVER FOREIGN ASSAULT OF THAI TAXI DRIVERS! GOVERNMENT Vows CRACKDOWN! Or something like that.....

[emptypockets]

9 hours ago, JJ-Thailand said:

I'll stay away from Pattaya, too much sh*t going on there at the moment.

I'm driving there tomorrow