Video Thai Man Seeks Justice After Vandalism Incident in Pattaya

[snoop1130]

Photo via Facebook/ Nawakorn Thongphan

 

A Thai man, Nawakorn Thongpha, turned to social media for justice after police failed to arrest a suspect who damaged his car during a traffic altercation in Pattaya. The incident, which took place on Soi Jomtien 5 at around 1pm, was captured on video and shared by Nawakorn on his Facebook account on April 30.

 

The confrontation began when Nawakorn, driving his white sedan on the one-way street, encountered a bronze-gold sedan going against traffic. Unable to reverse due to the vehicles behind him, Nawakorn refused to yield to the wrong-way driver.

 

The situation escalated when the suspect exited his car, shouted at Nawakorn, and attacked his vehicle. He kicked and punched the side mirror until it broke and attempted to provoke a physical confrontation. Wisely, Nawakorn stayed inside his locked car, prioritising his safety.

 

Throughout the attack, the suspect was heard claiming, “My father is a police officer. You must let me go this way!” A second man, wearing a brown T-shirt and belt bag, accompanied the suspect and later apologised to Nawakorn before the footage concluded.

 

Witnesses provided Nawakorn with the video, and he learned from locals that the suspect and his companion had been involved in a prior argument with another driver nearby. Despite contacting local police and filing a report at Mueang Pattaya Police Station, law enforcement did not apprehend the suspect, prompting Nawakorn to publicise the incident.

 

The case gained traction in Thai media, with Channel 7 and DailyNews covering the story. According to DailyNews, police subsequently confiscated the suspect's car, and reports suggest the suspect offered to amicably resolve the issue. However, Nawakorn has declined any settlement, seeking formal justice instead.

 

The incident highlights ongoing concerns in Thailand over road safety, accountability, and fairness in the legal system, with many watching to see how authorities will address the growing public interest in the case.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-02

 

 

[JoePai]

Soi 5 - is that not Immigration Soi ?

[Jingthing]

29 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Soi 5 - is that not Immigration Soi ?

Yes

[NE1]

Old Bill again , not doing anything until they are shown up on the Media.

[Jim Blue]

When they built up this area why did they ," forget " the pavements ? About 

2010 I think.

[SAFETY FIRST]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The incident, which took place on Soi Jomtien 5 

Gawd, I thought Jomtiem soi 5 was only full of crazy foreigners. It has crazy Thai people too. 

 

I just read Jomtien soi 3 has drugged up crazy people to. 

 

I'm sticking to my safe area..... Pattaya. 

 

[jacko45k]

Another brat caught in the wrong having a 'do you know who I am' tantrum!

[mikebell]

The BIB's notoriety grows by the day.  Do nothing till the publicity storm becomes too deafening; particularly if one of their own is involved.

 

Part of the problem is the decision to make Immigration a Wrongway street. Most cars formerly using this road were going to the Immigration offices. Now traffic is forced up a narrow soi 7 then a bottle-neck to get onto 2nd Road with a pedestrian crossing adding to the turmoil. Only then can they turn into soi 5 and of course have to use the lucrative car park opposite. 

 

I now know the answer to my yesterday's question, 'Why does Immigration make you return the day after your papers have been checked to get your annual visa/extension?' 

I paid 40 baht for a 4 minute stay.  I assume Immigration gets a cut?

[hunkidori]

I would definitely think both he and especially his buddy are connected in some way to the cops and that's why nothing has been done. In Thailand it's all about who you know

[fulhamster]

I was there last week and it wasn't one way then

 

[topt]

4 hours ago, mikebell said:

The BIB's notoriety grows by the day.  Do nothing till the publicity storm becomes too deafening; particularly if one of their own is involved.

 

Part of the problem is the decision to make Immigration a Wrongway street. Most cars formerly using this road were going to the Immigration offices. Now traffic is forced up a narrow soi 7 then a bottle-neck to get onto 2nd Road with a pedestrian crossing adding to the turmoil. Only then can they turn into soi 5 and of course have to use the lucrative car park opposite. 

 

I now know the answer to my yesterday's question, 'Why does Immigration make you return the day after your papers have been checked to get your annual visa/extension?' 

I paid 40 baht for a 4 minute stay.  I assume Immigration gets a cut?

Park the other side of Second rd where the Revenue office is and have a short stroll - ok you have the issue of crossing Second but it is free......

[Grumpy one]

Years ago I had a foolish teenager in a pub ask me if I knew who his father was, I simply asked him his mothers maiden name

I doubt he came from my loins, but its best to check.

Myself and all the rest sitting at the bar never saw a more disappointed and crushed soul walk out, we all had a great laugh 

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The case gained traction in Thai media, with Channel 7 and DailyNews covering the story. According to DailyNews, police subsequently confiscated the suspect's car, and reports suggest the suspect offered to amicably resolve the issue. However, Nawakorn has declined any settlement, seeking formal justice instead.

Good, nail the swine

[Funkymover]

the way his shirt is open, would not surprise me, if he  had a few bevies before

[lavender19]

I think my foot would have accidentally slipped on to the accelerator 

[mikebell]

2 hours ago, topt said:

Park the other side of Second rd where the Revenue office is and have a short stroll - ok you have the issue of crossing Second but it is free......

Good idea, thank you.

[Nickcage49]

That dude is insane.

[Faranginthai]

2 hours ago, fulhamster said:

I was there last week and it wasn't one way then

 

In practice (and policed) it might not have been but as signposted definitely is one-way with access from Jomtien 2nd road...

[kidneyw]

Just now, fulhamster said:

I was there last week and it wasn't one way then

 

It has been one way since they started working on Beach road. Just, everybody ignores the sign.

[jesimps]

4 hours ago, fulhamster said:

I was there last week and it wasn't one way then

 

Yes it was. Same with the road to the D Veree hotel, entering on 2nd Road and exiting on Beach Road. Always a few vehicles going the wrong way along that one.

[Free the 115]

On 5/3/2025 at 1:17 PM, fulhamster said:

I was there last week and it wasn't one way then

 

Your post makes it sound like you are part of the problem. 
the one way starts after immigration car park towards the post office and the beach

[jacko45k]

13 hours ago, Free the 115 said:

Your post makes it sound like you are part of the problem. 
the one way starts after immigration car park towards the post office and the beach

So, are we all expected to make U-turns there?

[fulhamster]

On 5/4/2025 at 4:51 PM, Free the 115 said:

Your post makes it sound like you are part of the problem. 
the one way starts after immigration car park towards the post office and the beach

So it's only one way for half of the road ? 

Explains why drivers have no idea

[Free the 115]

On 5/7/2025 at 4:04 PM, fulhamster said:

So it's only one way for half of the road ? 

Explains why drivers have no idea

Maybe that’s why they put signs up, with big feck off arrows on them,  probably very much like they do in your country