Pictures courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

A 57-year-old Japanese tourist was assaulted in Pattaya early on October 4, leaving him with a fractured nose in a roadside altercation. The incident took place around 04.30, near the entrance of Soi 13 Chalermprakiat and has raised renewed concerns over the rise in street disputes involving foreign visitors.

 

Rescue workers from the Pattaya Rescue Centre responded to an emergency call reporting an attack on a foreign national. Upon arrival, they found the victim, identified only as Honda, sitting beside his blue Scoopy i motorcycle with blood covering his face. He had sustained facial injuries, including a fractured nose and was provided with immediate first aid at the scene.

 

Despite the offer of hospital transportation, Honda declined medical evacuation and chose to return to his hotel instead. Authorities urged him to file a report at the Pattaya City Police Station, but he opted not to pursue the matter further. This decision has frustrated local police, who say that such reluctance often hampers investigations and allows similar incidents to go unresolved.

 

Witnesses told officers that the confrontation appeared to begin as a verbal exchange. One observer said Honda had parked his scooter when a Thai man on a motorcycle approached him from behind. The encounter quickly turned violent when the man punched the tourist before speeding away from the scene.

 

The motive for the assault remains uncertain, though investigators suspect a roadside dispute triggered the violence. Police have not yet identified the suspect and continue to gather evidence in the area, including CCTV footage from nearby establishments.

 

Local authorities have voiced concern that the victim’s refusal to file a complaint could hinder progress in finding the attacker. They also noted that unreported assaults involving tourists make it difficult to address recurring safety issues in Pattaya.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A 57-year-old Japanese tourist sustained a fractured nose after being assaulted near Soi 13 Chalermprakiat in Pattaya.

• The victim refused hospital treatment and declined to file a police report, complicating the investigation.

• Authorities suspect a roadside dispute and are seeking CCTV evidence to identify the assailant.

 

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  Adapted by Asean Now from TheThaiger 2025-10-06

 

 

 

 

 

 

31 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

They also noted that unreported assaults involving tourists make it difficult to address recurring safety issues in Pattaya.

 

Bullocks.

 

Not doing your job is a big factor in said recurring safety issues. 

58 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

- tourist was assaulted in Pattaya early on October 4

- The incident took place around 04.30

- victim, identified only as Honda

- offer of hospital transportation, Honda declined

I spend my time on AN FORUMS at 04.30am, no assault, nice and safe 

 

I reckon drunk behaviour from the man who identifies as a Honda 

Take him to Mityon for a service, he'll feel better 

Flame post removed @morrobay

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Local authorities have voiced concern that the victim’s refusal to file a complaint could hinder progress in finding the attacker. They also noted that unreported assaults involving tourists make it difficult to address recurring safety issues in Pattaya.

Keeps the negative stats down though!

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I spend my time on AN FORUMS at 04.30am, no assault, nice and safe 

 

I reckon drunk behaviour from the man who identifies as a Honda 

Take him to Mityon for a service, he'll feel better 

Of course Mr Thai apologist it must be the Japanese man at fault. Could not be another local lowlife 

1 hour ago, morrobay said:

Of course Mr Thai apologist it must be the Japanese man at fault. Could not be another local lowlife 

Your comment tells me a lot about your character.

 

Over the decades living in Thailand I have never, ever been assaulted by a Thai, foreigner, yes, NEVER a Thai. 

 

I find if you keep under the radar, be polite and respectful you will never get assaulted by a Thai person. 

 

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I spend my time on AN FORUMS at 04.30am, no assault, nice and safe 

 

I reckon drunk behaviour from the man who identifies as a Honda 

Take him to Mityon for a service, he'll feel better 

I spend my time on AN FORUMS at 04.30am

 

Now that's is sad

Always the Japanese getting pummeled in TH for some reason.

 

They are the nicest, most cordial people in the world and yet frequent victims of violence here.

6 minutes ago, JoePai said:

I spend my time on AN FORUMS at 04.30am

 

Now that's is sad

I'm up at 4am, coffee, cereal, AN, then off to the gym 5.30am.

 

There's a few of us sad people here. 😔

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Keeps the negative stats down though!

This suggests Pattaya police are lazy about the paper work as well as the simple matter of enforcing the law on the streets.  Heaven forfend!

55 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Your comment tells me a lot about your character.

 

Over the decades living in Thailand I have never, ever been assaulted by a Thai, foreigner, yes, NEVER a Thai. 

 

I find if you keep under the radar, be polite and respectful you will never get assaulted by a Thai person. 

 

Be  polite and respectful, like Thai road users u mean?.. they cant even respect themselves......with their "me first" attitude

4 minutes ago, actonion said:

Be  polite and respectful, like Thai road users u mean?.. they cant even respect themselves......with their "me first" attitude

I find that they are very polite road users, too polite at times, it holds up the traffic and it's the reason why roadabouts don't work here, too dam polite 

 

Here in Pattaya, it's the foreigners who are rude. 

All you AN members living in Pattaya, next time you hear an aggressive horn blast, look who is driving, I'll bet my left nut it's a foreigner 

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

I find that they are very polite road users, too polite at times, it holds up the traffic and it's the reason why roadabouts don't work here, too dam polite 

 

Here in Pattaya, it's the foreigners who are rude 

In your circle  maybe, not in mine 

4 30

Not the best time for arguments 

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Your comment tells me a lot about your character.

 

Over the decades living in Thailand I have never, ever been assaulted by a Thai, foreigner, yes, NEVER a Thai. 

 

I find if you keep under the radar, be polite and respectful you will never get assaulted by a Thai person. 

 

I guess it's difficult to be assaulted if you don't pass the front gate. 04:30 on AN? Wow....that's dedication. Only keyboard warriors assaults then.🙃🙃

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Local authorities have voiced concern that the victim’s refusal to file a complaint could hinder progress in finding the attacker. They also noted that unreported assaults involving tourists make it difficult to address recurring safety issues in Pattaya

The police do not need a report to continue to find this attacker....

16 minutes ago, Lucky Bones said:

I guess it's difficult to be assaulted if you don't pass the front gate. 04:30 on AN? Wow....that's dedication. Only keyboard warriors assaults then.🙃🙃

I find the AN members awake at 4.30am not hostile, it's not until later in the day the aggressors waken. 

 

5 hours ago, blaze master said:

 

Bullocks.

 

Not doing your job is a big factor in said recurring safety issues. 

Not only that, but if the perp is  Thai, if they get caught, they only get a slap on the wrist!

28 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I find the AN members awake at 4.30am not hostile, it's not until later in the day the aggressors waken. 

 

Cheers...I'm up at 05:00 & not hostile, but no jungle juice at that hour. Good call.🙃🙃

5 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I spend my time on AN FORUMS at 04.30am, no assault, nice and safe 

 

I reckon drunk behaviour from the man who identifies as a Honda 

Take him to Mityon for a service, he'll feel better 

Always remember nothing good ever happens after 1.30 am.

13 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Not only that, but if the perp is  Thai, if they get caught, they only get a slap on the wrist!

Leave the Thai bloke alone he only wanted to take Mr. Hondas bike for a ride after all he owns thousands of them so he would't miss 1 would he ??

As a tourist in Thailand you seem to be expected to know, that certain spots are "reserved" for motorbike taxi and tuk-tuk parking. I have several times been chased away, after parking my motorbike at one of these "reserved" spots.

I suspect the Japanese was not entirely sober at 4.30am and said something to trigger an assault. 

Thailand: Land of Tourist Beat-downs

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I find that they are very polite road users, too polite at times, it holds up the traffic and it's the reason why roadabouts don't work here, too dam polite 

 

Here in Pattaya, it's the foreigners who are rude. 

All you AN members living in Pattaya, next time you hear an aggressive horn blast, look who is driving, I'll bet my left nut it's a foreigner 

Right look who is driving the car trying to run you down at the red light. 

Why do people "assume" or "suspect".  It infers there is a lack of facts in this story yet they auto. conclude the Japanese man is guilty. I surely would not want them in a jury if I was trying to legally defend myself.

8 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm up at 4am, coffee, cereal, AN, then off to the gym 5.30am.

 

There's a few of us sad people here. 😔

And on the other side of the world I am up at 4am sitting pool side with my coffee also.  At 5:30 a three mile walk and then to gym.  I’ll keep the same schedule when I get back to BKK the end of the month.  

9 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Your comment tells me a lot about your character.

 

Over the decades living in Thailand I have never, ever been assaulted by a Thai, foreigner, yes, NEVER a Thai. 

 

I find if you keep under the radar, be polite and respectful you will never get assaulted by a Thai person. 

 

And the Japanese of course are known for their impolite behaviour, their lack of respect and violent tendencies. My money is on the Thai being at fault.

17 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Local authorities have voiced concern that the victim’s refusal to file a complaint could hinder progress in finding the attacker. They also noted that unreported assaults involving tourists make it difficult to address recurring safety issues in Pattaya.

 

Utter bo!!ox..    Assault is still a criminal act,  the Police can act IF they could be bothered.