A restaurant employee has filed a police complaint after being injured during a dispute with foreign tourists on Pattaya’s Walking Street in South Pattaya. The 41-year-old worker, identified only as Meji, submitted CCTV footage to investigators as evidence. Police said they are reviewing the material and will take further action in accordance with the law.

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The incident occurred at 23:05 on 15 April 2026 in South Pattaya, Chon Buri. Meji told police that while working in front of the restaurant, he saw two foreign tourists spraying water directly at people’s faces in a manner he believed could be dangerous. He confronted the pair and asked them to stop.

According to his statement, the tourists ignored the warning and instead sprayed water at him. Meji said he told them he did not want to participate in water play before a verbal argument followed. During the exchange, he struck one of the tourists with a paper menu used to call in customers.

The situation escalated when one of the tourists retaliated by hitting Meji with a water gun, causing injury. Bystanders intervened and managed to stop the altercation before it worsened. The CCTV footage provided to police reportedly captured parts of the incident and is being used as evidence.

Police have not yet announced whether charges will be filed against either party, stating that the investigation is ongoing. Authorities indicated that all available evidence will be examined to ensure fairness for both sides under the law. The case highlights tensions that can arise during Songkran festivities, particularly in busy tourist areas.

Khaosod reported that investigators are expected to review the footage in detail and may summon those involved for further questioning. Any legal action will depend on the findings and the extent of injuries sustained.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 17 Apr 2026

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Time to ban these water guns for Songkran and jail the idiots using them. They do nothing positive for celebrating Thai New Year and cause conflicts due to a lack of manners and cultural understanding. Thailand would be a better place without this nonsense.

I'll bet that slap with the menu really hurt! 555

Meji giveth, old matey giveth back !

FAFO.

The Tourist came to participate in the Water flights for the festival I think the Thai guy should’ve just managed his own business then the whole thing wouldn’t happen I’m sure if it was the other way around and a foreigner asked the person not to support them good luck with that TIT

Ban squirters !

No, on second thoughts , forget I said that. Not enough of them as it is.

3 minutes ago, trucking said:

Ban squirters !

No, on second thoughts , forget I said that. Not enough of them as it is.

No , don.t ban squirters they gotta ban paper menus.If there were no paper menus this incident would never have happened.

Tempest in a teapot.

Just another day in "Sleaze-by-the-Sea".

1 hour ago, TheFishman1 said:

The Tourist came to participate in the Water flights for the festival I think the Thai guy should’ve just managed his own business then the whole thing wouldn’t happen I’m sure if it was the other way around and a foreigner asked the person not to support them good luck with that TIT

Assuming you mean fights, not flights, your comment reflects the views of more than a few expats in today's Thailand, sadly.

This fatty idiot can call himself that he was not beaten to parts.

It becomes worse and worse.

Yea ol fatty boy black guy stirring up trouble. What a di*k.

Love the old guy in the Shriners outfit in the end, red cap and vest, hilarious. Ain't like stuck on the couch in Atlanta, hell no!

1 hour ago, Priorexpat said:

Love the old guy in the Shriners outfit in the end, red cap and vest, hilarious. Ain't like stuck on the couch in Atlanta, hell no!

One of the "famous" Turkish(?) ice cream sellers doing some "catch the ice cream" performance with customers.

This festival is ok in theory, but way too many people acting stupid.

Turkish ice cream. Does anybody actually buy that stuff?

4 hours ago, wavodavo said:

No , don.t ban squirters they gotta ban paper menus.If there were no paper menus this incident would never have happened.

4 hours ago, wavodavo said:

No , don.t ban squirters they gotta ban paper menus.If there were no paper menus this incident would never have happened.

4 hours ago, wavodavo said:

No , don.t ban squirters they gotta ban paper menus.If there were no paper menus this incident would never have happened.

I agree- a paper menu is a deadly weapon in the wrong hands

6 hours ago, wavodavo said:

No , don.t ban squirters they gotta ban paper menus.If there were no paper menus this incident would never have happened.

paper menus for "slap up meals" ?