Tourist Brawl Injures Visitor in Jomtien

The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, presented by Alex on the Good Morning Thailand programme. The stories range from several Christmas night brawls to Pattaya’s three days of free New Year countdown concerts.

1. Tourist Brawl Injures Visitor in Jomtien
A foreign tourist suffered an ankle injury after a late-night brawl outside a Jomtien bar on Christmas morning. The fight followed an argument among intoxicated patrons, and police are now reviewing CCTV to identify those involved.

2. Shoulder Bump Sparks Beach Road Fight
A minor shoulder collision escalated into a brief fight between two foreign tourists on Pattaya Beach Road near Soi 13/2. No injuries were reported, although the scuffle knocked over a parked motorcycle.

3. Pattaya Man Alleges Assault After Bar Encounter
A 21-year-old man claims a bar encounter turned violent after a woman he met invited him home. He says her boyfriend assaulted him, then falsely accused him of theft. Police are investigating both complaints.

4. Thai Woman Jailed in Taiwan Seeks Fast-Track Deportation
A Thai woman imprisoned in Taiwan for cannabis smuggling has appealed for faster deportation due to worsening heart problems. Supporters say bureaucratic delays continue to keep her behind bars.

5. South Korean Celebrity Surrenders to Thai Drug Authorities
South Korean celebrity Hwang Hana has returned to Thailand and surrendered to prosecutors over drug-related charges. Officials say she is cooperating as the investigation moves forward.

5.  Tutor Calls Out Mocking ‘Ni Hao’ Incident
A Thai English tutor has spoken out after a foreign man repeatedly shouted “Ni Hao” at her in what she described as culturally insensitive behaviour. Her social media post has sparked wider debate on tourist conduct.

6. German Tourist Reports Hair Treatment Scam
A German visitor says he lost 22,000 baht after paying for a hair regrowth treatment in Pattaya that failed to deliver promised results. Police are reviewing the complaint.

7. Pattaya Announces Three-Day New Year Countdown
Pattaya has unveiled plans for its 2026 New Year Countdown, featuring three days of free concerts and public celebrations aimed at welcoming locals and tourists alike.