Crime Pattaya Mechanic Brutally Attacked by Teen Gang Over Parking Fee Dispute

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Picture of mechanic fighting off attack courtesy of Pattaya News

 

In a shocking incident in Pattaya, a 27-year-old mechanic, Woramet Nilket, was assaulted by a gang of teenagers over a 100-baht parking fee, leaving him bloodied and bruised. The attack unfolded at 1pm on May 13 at his motorcycle repair shop on Soi Khao Noi, near the railway in Chon Buri province.

 

Responding police officers found the workshop in disarray, with tools and equipment scattered, while the perpetrators fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. Woramet sustained a head wound and multiple bruises from the attack, which was reportedly carried out by approximately 10 teenagers.

 

Woramet recounted the events leading to the assault. On the night of May 12, two teenagers arrived after shop hours, pushing a broken motorbike. Despite being closed, Woramet allowed them to leave the bike overnight for inspection the next day. However, the next morning, when the owner called, the shop had not yet opened. Impatient, the teens retrieved the bike and took it to another nearby mechanic.

 

When Woramet requested a 100-baht fee for parking, it sparked a tense altercation. Later, the gang returned for revenge, with Woramet describing the swift retaliation: "Around 10 of them came back, including the bike’s owner. They rushed into the shop and attacked me together. I had no chance to defend myself."

 

Fortunately, the entire assault was captured on CCTV, providing critical evidence for the police. The footage shows a teen in a white shirt with Woramet’s girlfriend at 10.39pm on May 12, and the return assault at 1.09pm the following day.

 

Both male and female teens took part in the attack, and police are now verifying their identities. Authorities have advised Woramet to file a formal complaint to initiate legal proceedings.

 

The incident has sparked calls for stricter action against youth gangs in Pattaya, as local residents express concern over the escalation of teen violence and the erosion of respect toward small business owners. As one resident remarked, "Getting jumped for 100 baht? What kind of world are we living in?" This situation highlights the urgent need for community intervention and stronger enforcement measures to address rising youth delinquency.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-14