Photo via Facebook/ Adisorn Wongprakob

A Thai taxi driver, Adisorn Wongprakob, claims that a group of foreign tourists involved in a fight in Pattaya refused to compensate him for damages to his rented taxi. The incident, which took place outside an entertainment venue on Pattaya Walking Street, involved a physical altercation captured on video. The video shows the fight among four foreign men, during which one individual was pushed against Wongprakob's taxi, causing a noticeable dent.

Wongprakob shared footage of the incident on January 22, expressing frustration on social media about the lack of accountability. He attempted to intervene in the altercation but was unable to stop the fight. Following the incident, he confronted some of the foreigners involved, seeking compensation for the damage, but they refused, directing him to the other group.

Photo via Facebook/ Adisorn Wongprakob

Efforts to obtain compensation from the second group were unsuccessful as they quickly left the scene. Wongprakob noted the importance of resolving the matter since the taxi is rented, and he is responsible for covering the repair costs. The taxi driver has called on local police to assist in identifying the foreigners involved.

There is no confirmation yet if Wongprakob has filed an official police report. The incident has gained attention on social media, leading to discussions about accountability and the responsibilities of visitors in foreign countries, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• A Thai taxi driver in Pattaya faces repair costs after tourists caused damage.

• Efforts to get compensation from the tourists were unsuccessful as they fled.

• The incident raises concerns about accountability for visitors in Thailand.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2026-01-28

 

 

22 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

leading to discussions about accountability

Maybe not the best subject for thai to be complaining about. 500b fine and a wai sounds good to me.

16 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Maybe not the best subject for thai to be complaining about. 500b fine and a wai sounds good to me.

Stupid comment! If the idiot foreigners damage something they should need to pay. It´s amazing how many idiots and uncontrolled people we have to read about every day. Animals understand each other better! And you, seem to understand nothing!

Just now, Gottfrid said:

Stupid comment! If the idiot foreigners damage something they should need to pay. It´s amazing how many idiots and uncontrolled people we have to read about every day. Animals understand each other better! And you, seem to understand nothing!

You are always so angry and confused. Its quite odd.

yeah get the taxi fixed.

and get these guys a brain transplant.

30 minutes ago, blaze master said:

You are always so angry and confused. Its quite odd.

Please explain. Why do you think I am angry. Actually can´t care less, but I like to voice my opinion.

Also, where is the thing that makes you think I am confused in my comment? You don´t think it´s an obligation to pay for the damage you make? Maybe you have been running away from responsibility all your life.

19 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Please explain. Why do you think I am angry. Actually can´t care less, but I like to voice my opinion.

Also, where is the thing that makes you think I am confused in my comment? You don´t think it´s an obligation to pay for the damage you make? Maybe you have been running away from responsibility all your life.

You sound triggered. Deep breaths.

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

You sound triggered. Deep breaths.

I know you couldn´t answer the questions. Just went off and posted another stupid reply. Anyway, it shows your comprehension qualities! Somewhere about zero.

2 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

I know you couldn´t answer the questions. Just went off and posted another stupid reply. Anyway, it shows your comprehension qualities! Somewhere about zero.

Why do you think your questions are worth answering ?

Try to calm down its unbecoming.

2 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Stupid comment! If the idiot foreigners damage something they should need to pay. It´s amazing how many idiots and uncontrolled people we have to read about every day. Animals understand each other better! And you, seem to understand nothing!

You seem to overlook the fact that you are one of these 'idiot foreigners'. Before you start frothing at the mouth in your eagerness to bash out some meaningless response please consider the following:-

You are foreign as in 'not Thai'.

You demonstrate day in, day out from your mindless posts that you are indeed an idiot.

My logic is therefore irrefutable.

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

we have to read about every day

Nobody is forcing you to read anything.

You could spend your time in much happier and productive ways but choose to swallow the rage bait every time. What a sad life.

I enjoyed the video. Thank you

And now we know that the vehicle and the driver are uninsured. Wonderful.

If this occurred in Singapore or Japan or UK or Australia, the vehicle insurer would cover the cost of repairs under the Comprehensive or All perils section, less the deductible. The insurer would then subrogate against the responsible party, if identifiable.

Sorry to see this happen to anyone, but this is why vehicles are insured. Neither the vehicle owner, nor the driver saw the need for insurance. OK. Now deal they can with the issues that arise from being self insured.

They probably have third party insurance. I think it's included in the annual vehicle tax charge.

Dear me, what an unseemly carry on for the Family Friendly Historical Fishing Village. Not good for the image at all.

Place needs hose pipes for this and other public coupling behaviour!

3 hours ago, bannork said:

They probably have third party insurance. I think it's included in the annual vehicle tax charge.

Yes, but isn't this first party damage?

8 hours ago, flaming dragon said:

Nobody is forcing you to read anything.

You could spend your time in much happier and productive ways but choose to swallow the rage bait every time. What a sad life.

No, my life is far from sad. I do spend my time with a lot of productive things. Just happen the like to throw some comments here too.

9 hours ago, Keeps said:

You seem to overlook the fact that you are one of these 'idiot foreigners'. Before you start frothing at the mouth in your eagerness to bash out some meaningless response please consider the following:-

You are foreign as in 'not Thai'.

You demonstrate day in, day out from your mindless posts that you are indeed an idiot.

My logic is therefore irrefutable.

Nah, not irrefutable, as it is your personal opinion. Others might differ.

10 hours ago, blaze master said:

Why do you think your questions are worth answering ?

Try to calm down its unbecoming.

Why? Just because you avoided them, as you know it will make you need to question your replies. We can´t have that, right?

Just now, Gottfrid said:

Why? Just because you avoided them, as you know it will make you need to question your replies. We can´t have that, right?

Because the questions are stupid. ⁹

4 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Because the questions are stupid. ⁹

Your personal opinion is noted. 😂

9 hours ago, Celsius said:

I enjoyed the video. Thank you

no fighting no fighting no fighting no fighting no fighting no fighting 😆

Why did the taxi man leave his car standing there?

Bloke with the New World Order shirt and chain whip was pretty ineffectual.

Brits?

What's that old line? "No good deed goes unpunished"?

10 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

And now we know that the vehicle and the driver are uninsured. Wonderful.

If this occurred in Singapore or Japan or UK or Australia, the vehicle insurer would cover the cost of repairs under the Comprehensive or All perils section, less the deductible. The insurer would then subrogate against the responsible party, if identifiable.

Sorry to see this happen to anyone, but this is why vehicles are insured. Neither the vehicle owner, nor the driver saw the need for insurance. OK. Now deal they can with the issues that arise from being self insured.

Maybe they'd cover it, but then they'd probably jack up his insurance rates.

How much?

Meanwhile.....2 AN posters refuse liability........🙃🙃

Make sure to track them down, make them pay, or send them to IDC until they do, when they are done paying.....deport and blacklist them.

The driver got slapped 87 times by that cute bar girl 😁

9 minutes ago, Bitcoin Hodler said:

The driver got slapped 87 times by that cute bar girl 😁

Think it was a guy wearing a frock!