Crime Australian Arrested in Pattaya for Vandalising Rescue Booth While Drunk, Found on Overstay

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture Courtesy of SiamChon News

 

A 51-year-old Australian man has been arrested after allegedly vandalising a rescue booth while intoxicated, in what he claimed was a drunken misunderstanding. He was later found to have overstayed his permission to stay by nearly a year.

 

The suspect, identified as Mr Nathan James Webber, was detained by police on 22 May following an incident two days earlier, when a booth operated by the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation.

According to police, Webber was heavily intoxicated at the time. After his motorcycle reportedly broke down near the booth, he heard voices over a two-way radio and mistakenly believed someone was inside. Seeking help, he attempted to enter the booth by forcing the door open, smashing the glass in the process. Once he realised the voices were from a radio and not a person, he fled the scene, leaving behind his motorbike.

 

Tourist Police later located Webber at a property in Soi Najomtien 8 and arrested him at approximately 16:05 on 22 May. He admitted to being the person seen in CCTV footage recorded at the scene.

During questioning, Webber explained that he had been heavily intoxicated and confused. Believing there was someone inside the booth who could assist him, he forced his way in. He later encountered some of the foundation’s volunteers but was unable to communicate effectively due to the language barrier and his level of intoxication.

 

A subsequent background check revealed that Webber had overstayed his permission to stay, by 343 days. He will now face charges by Pattaya City Police, before being handed over to immigration, for further actions.

 

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https://aseannow.com/topic/1361184-cctv-footage-shows-foreign-man-breaking-into-pattaya-rescue-booth/

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamChon 2025-05-23.

 

 

 

 

[smedly]

apart from anything else he was riding his motorbike while being highly intoxicated something that  foreigners do here like it is ok.................it isn't, it wouldn't be tolerated in their home countries and shouldn't be here in Thailand 

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Australian man has been arrested after allegedly vandalising a rescue booth while intoxicated

Aaah, another Aussie competing with the Brits for stupidity. 

And a year overstay 😂

 

The idiot is 51, a little bit of money in the bank and he's eligible for a year visa. 

 

Guy screwed up big time 

[topt]

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

The idiot is 51, a little bit of money in the bank and he's eligible for a year visa. 

Looks like he doesn't even have enough money for a pair of "thongs" - let alone a visa........

[baansgr]

No mention of.weed but sure he is a pothead idiot

[Patong2021]

51 year old acting like a 15 year old. Pathetic tale. On overstay. This does cause one to wonder how he supports himself. He can't be particularly wealthy if he drives a motorbike,  barefoot, dressed like a resident of a Salvation Army hostel. 

[topt]

13 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

51 year old acting like a 15 year old. Pathetic tale. On overstay. This does cause one to wonder how he supports himself. He can't be particularly wealthy if he drives a motorbike,  barefoot, dressed like a resident of a Salvation Army hostel. 

This reminded me of a guy I saw yesterday at the lights on Third and Klang in Pattaya about 6.15pm. Big guy on a largish ADV bike with a large box on the back, Thai lady between him and the box. His bare right foot was hovering above the ground - I could not see his left.

Unless you had a medical reason why would you drive a motorbike with no footwear........

[PJ71]

30 minutes ago, baansgr said:

No mention of.weed but sure he is a pothead idiot

How are you sure of that?

[MalcolmB]

A lot of righteous comments from the hang em high brigade here.

 

The gentleman’s motorbike broke down so he did the right thing seeking assistance from the rescue team and accidentally broke a door.

 

He had had a couple of beers which he admitted to, he wasnt tested so absolutely no proof that he was over.

 

And forgot to fill out a few forms at the immigration office.

 

Nothing malicious.

[SAFETY FIRST]

50 minutes ago, topt said:

Looks like he doesn't even have enough money for a pair of "thongs" - let alone a visa........

Extremely rare for a 51yo aussie to have no money, unless he has a mental illness 

[roo860]

5 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

A lot of righteous comments from the hang em high brigade here.

 

The gentleman’s motorbike broke down so he did the right thing seeking assistance from the rescue team and accidentally broke a door.

 

He had had a couple of beers which he admitted to, he wasnt tested so absolutely no proof that he was over.

 

And forgot to fill out a few forms at the immigration office.

 

Nothing malicious.

Thanks very much for that, unfortunately a spat my coffee out laughing, especially the bit about accidentally breaking the door, I'll have to make another one now 🙂,

[Ralf001]

Hahahahahaha, solid effort !

[Patong2021]

7 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

A lot of righteous comments from the hang em high brigade here.

 

The gentleman’s motorbike broke down so he did the right thing seeking assistance from the rescue team and accidentally broke a door.

 

He had had a couple of beers which he admitted to, he wasnt tested so absolutely no proof that he was over.

 

And forgot to fill out a few forms at the immigration office.

 

Nothing malicious.

 

Poor spin.  The door was closed and locked.  It was obvious that there was no one in the booth because he could see threw the glass, no one was there.  If his intentions were pure, why did he run away and make no effort to take responsibility for the property damage he caused?   He could have left a note with his contact information. Or he could have come by later in the day, or the next day to say, sorry and offer to pay for the damages. Instead he ran away. That is malicious.

 

Why was he on overstay? That makes him an unauthorized immigrant or as many people like say an illegal immigrant, a criminal in Thailand.

[baansgr]

42 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

How are you sure of that?

Definitely...PIP..personal independence Payment or better know as "Pothead in Paradise"..everyone of them with autism or ADHD or the latest mental health issue that the government puts on the list for these entitled a holes...commonly know in my day as a lazy retard..the world gets.more ridiculous by day... fascinating to watch it crumbling Infront of your very eyes

[PJ71]

7 minutes ago, baansgr said:

Definitely...PIP..personal independence Payment or better know as "Pothead in Paradise"..everyone of them with autism or ADHD or the latest mental health issue that the government puts on the list for these entitled a holes...commonly know in my day as a lazy retard..the world gets.more ridiculous by day... fascinating to watch it crumbling Infront of your very eyes

Are you ok?

[baansgr]

2 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

Are you ok?

Yes, thanks for your concern.

[MalcolmB]

48 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Extremely rare for a 51yo aussie to have no money, unless he has a mental illness 

Or an ex wife and kids.

[MalcolmB]

5 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

Are you ok?

Sounds like a bit of a wowser.

[PJ71]

9 minutes ago, baansgr said:

Yes, thanks for your concern.

I'm not concerned just highlighting that you seem well, how do i put it..... a little bonkers i guess.

[pub2022]

Blacklist for life.

[baansgr]

15 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

I'm not concerned just highlighting that you seem well, how do i put it..... a little bonkers i guess.

Yes us older, hard working, genuine non scrounging people seem to be bonkers to people like you, have a nice day 👍 

[baansgr]

25 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Sounds like a bit of a wowser.

Have a great day 👍 

[PJ71]

1 hour ago, baansgr said:

Yes us older, hard working, genuine non scrounging people seem to be bonkers to people like you, have a nice day 👍 

What are you on about.

 

If ever there was a candidate for cannabis, you'd be at the top of the list.

 

Have a great day.

[hellohello123]

I suppose his 1 yesr overstay is a "drunken misunderstanding" as well

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A 51-year-old Australian man has been arrested after allegedly vandalising a rescue booth while intoxicated, in what he claimed was a drunken misunderstanding. He was later found to have overstayed his permission to stay by nearly a year.

I guess that was a misunderstanding as well

[Taboo2]

Sh&te for brains.

 

Enjoy IDC More Run.

[dr_lucas]

Another Aussie? Deport him and blacklist all Aussies from entering Thailand. They're doing no good for this country. 

[mikeymike100]

So he is on overstay, a year, so instead of giving himself a low profile, he actually brings attention on himself??

Not the shiniest penny in the roll!

[RT555]

Never met a decent Aussie in Thailand OR Bali.

[kuzmabruk]

8 hours ago, smedly said:

apart from anything else he was riding his motorbike while being highly intoxicated something that  foreigners do here like it is ok.................it isn't, it wouldn't be tolerated in their home countries and shouldn't be here in Thailand 

Wrong. It is totally tolerated here.  In Chaiyaphum where my wife is from the signs read “if drunk please drive slow”