An Omani tourist was injured after being struck in the face with a beer bottle by a French man in Pattaya in the early hours of 29 March 2026. The incident occurred at 04:10 outside a shop in Soi 18, Soi Yensabai, opposite the Marine Hotel, prompting an emergency response from rescue workers and Pattaya City Police.

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At the scene, a 45-year-old Omani man was found heavily intoxicated and incoherent, with a deep wound to his cheek caused by a beer bottle. Blood was flowing down his face as a Thai woman assisted by applying a cold cloth while waiting for emergency services. Rescue workers provided first aid before rushing him to Pattaya City Hospital for further treatment.

The suspect, identified as 34-year-old French national Mr Batiste Gabriel Moussa Vassal, did not flee and remained at the scene to surrender to police. According to his Thai wife, who helped translate, he claimed he had been waiting outside the shop while his partner made a purchase when the injured man, who had been drinking beer nearby, began shouting insults in English.

The suspect stated that despite initially trying to ignore the situation, the victim allegedly shouted abuse about his parents around four to five times. Unable to tolerate the provocation, he picked up a beer bottle from the front of the shop and struck the victim once in the face, before also throwing another bottle at him. The altercation ended when bystanders intervened.

Police have temporarily confiscated the suspect’s passport and are awaiting the victim’s discharge from hospital before summoning both parties for further questioning. Authorities confirmed that legal proceedings will follow based on the findings of the investigation.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about alcohol-related disturbances involving foreign tourists in Pattaya, particularly in nightlife areas during early morning hours. Officials continue to stress the importance of maintaining public order and safety in the city.

Police will conduct a detailed investigation once both individuals are able to provide full statements. Charges are expected to be filed in accordance with Thai law after all evidence has been reviewed.

Picture courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง

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27 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Soi Yensabai, opposite the Marine Hotel,

Aah, Marine hotel

Always some sort of action going on at Marine hotel, never a dull moment.

It's nice to see that the traffic stop.

Safety First or rubber necking 😂

At least he wasn't British

"French" that has more in common with the Omani than with the French. "Moussa"

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

the victim allegedly shouted abuse about his parents around four to five times.

abuse about his parents. lol.

what abuse?

yo' momma jokes?

yo' mamma so fat her belt size is the equator.

27 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

abuse about his parents. lol.

what abuse?

yo' momma jokes?

yo' mamma so fat her belt size is the equator.

These were two Arabs, they have a different culture than us. Insulting their mothers is a big deal.

3 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

These were two Arabs, they have a different culture than us. Insulting their mothers is a big deal.

My apologies for the cultural insensitivity.

So 2 guys from Arab countries who hate each other?

They were fighting over ladyboys....55555.

Jeopardy

And the root cause again for this fight for 500 please? Answer: What is drinking too much alcohol by an <deleted>?

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

abuse about his parents. lol.

what abuse?

yo' momma jokes?

yo' mamma so fat her belt size is the equator.

I thought they liked them big ?

The French dude should have just walked away.

4 hours ago, save the frogs said:

abuse about his parents. lol.

what abuse?

yo' momma jokes?

yo' mamma so fat her belt size is the equator.

Ginny Sack is so fat

when she hauls ass, she needs to make two trips

4 minutes ago, TimBKK said:

Ginny Sack is so fat

when she hauls ass, she needs to make two trips

Yo momma is so fat if she buys a fur coat, a species will be extinct.

Hey your mums that ugly even the Tide wouldn't take her out lol.

They resemble two beetles struggling on the ground like that.

Edit: The two in the videos that is ...

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

the victim allegedly shouted abuse about his parents around four to five times

The poor darling. Mortifying. Nowt else for it but to glass I'm then eh?

8 hours ago, Expat68 said:

At least he wasn't British

Too fat to be a brit. More likely to be a yank.

I've never understood bottling someone in the face, such a cowardly act!

I've had issues in the past where they've been resolved with a punch or two to me, (probably my fault,) but glassing someone? What a bastard!

18 minutes ago, Pdavies99 said:

I've never understood bottling someone in the face, such a cowardly act!

I've had issues in the past where they've been resolved with a punch or two to me, (probably my fault,) but glassing someone? What a bastard!

I've always understood that "glassing" someone means that they have a glass shoved in their face, which makes an awful mess, but hitting someone with a bottle usually means the bottle stays intact, so not much mess and few, if any stiches needed.

Crime Asia. I have to follow that account

23 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

These were two Arabs, they have a different culture than us. Insulting their mothers is a big deal.

Wasn't it the other way around, the Arab hurling insults?

Anyhow, go out looking for a fight and usually you will find one!

Just walk away, Rene...you won't see me follow you back home...

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Wasn't it the other way around, the Arab hurling insults?

Anyhow, go out looking for a fight and usually you will find one!

Yeah but the "French Man" Moussa Vassal is an Arab also so the Omani knew how to press his buttons by insulting his parents.

On 3/30/2026 at 3:35 AM, PingRoundTheWorld said:

"French" that has more in common with the Omani than with the French. "Moussa"

His family name, Vassal, is French. 😆

So are his two first 'first names'.