A foreign man has been accused of physically abusing a young monkey in the Jomtien area of Pattaya after witnesses filmed him allegedly stuffing the animal into the front of his shorts and biting its ear in public. The incident reportedly took place around the Rompho Market beer bar area on Jomtien Second Road, Chon Buri, prompting concern from local residents and tourists.

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The footage emerged on 15 May 2026 after reporters received a video clip showing the large foreign man, who was described as shirtless and wearing shorts, carrying the monkey inside the front of his shorts while walking through the nightlife area. Witnesses claimed the man repeatedly forced the monkey in and out of his shorts and hit the animal if it became restless.

A woman identified as 40-year-old Juthamas, who filmed the incident, said she had been drinking with friends at a beer bar near Rompho Market on the night before the footage surfaced. She noticed the foreigner walking around while holding the front of his shorts before approaching the bar where she was sitting.

According to Juthamas, the man then removed the monkey from his shorts and displayed it to people nearby several times. She began recording on her mobile phone before the man allegedly bit the monkey’s ear with his mouth while inside the venue.

Witnesses said the monkey appeared weak, frightened and exhausted. At one point, the animal reportedly ran across tables around the bar while the man chased after it to catch it again.

Pictures courtesy of Komchadluek

Juthamas said she felt sorry for the monkey and believed the treatment amounted to animal abuse. She called on the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and determine whether any laws had been broken.

The case has drawn criticism from people who viewed the footage, with many expressing concern over the welfare of the animal. No information has yet been released regarding the identity or nationality of the foreign man involved.

Komchadluek reported that authorities have not publicly confirmed whether an official complaint has been filed or if any action has been taken following the circulation of the clip. It remains unclear where the monkey came from or whether it was being kept legally.

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What a miserable way to treat a small animal.

I do hope the monkey was taken off him and found a good home.

IQ Test monkey wins

I was wondering where GG went.

Sick people, hope he gets proper treatment at Bangkok Hilton

Edited May 16May 16 by Hummin

Anything for a social media prank, these days. People are utterly desperate to be noticed and to be acknowledged. Too bad that monkey wasn't acting up when he was tucked inside the goons shorts.

30 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

witnesses filmed him allegedly stuffing the animal into the front of his shorts and biting its ear

Check monkey for rabies

Pity any of the sex workers he's had relationships with, get them checked also

That monkey's face is more human than the human holding him captive.

Poor little thing - having an ape like that as an owner - hopefully he doesn't have kids if that how he treats a defenceless monkey 🐒 😡

Anyone that treats animals that way are just as evil as someone that does child abuse. Both victims are helpless.

I hope the monkey bit him, and he contracts a fatal disease.

The local Pattaya officials were adamant that there's no monkey business in their pristine city.

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

What a miserable way to treat a small animal.

What's size gotta do with it?

9 minutes ago, NedR69 said:

Anyone that treats animals that way are just as evil as someone that does child abuse. Both victims are helpless.

I hope the monkey bit him, and he contracts a fatal disease.

Animal abuse is most times a precursor to human abuse. Most serial killers start that way. People who intentionally abuse animals will surely do it to people if they're considered a threat to their egos. All about control, and is one reason why in some cases men choose small women who look more like children, to easily manipulate and control them.

Edited May 17May 17 by fredwiggy

On a completely unrelated note, is public flogging still an approved punishment in Thailand?

Not nice.

Stop spanking the monkey.

Edited May 17May 17 by rocketboy2

The monkey should have bitten him in his member

while in his shorts.

11 minutes ago, FlorC said:

The monkey should have bitten him in his member

while in his shorts.

That's probably what he was hoping for.

An atavistic throwback like this shouldn’t be anywhere near wildlife, let alone living in a tourist area.

At the very least, the guy should be publicly identified and held accountable. Naming and shaming would send a strong message that abusing animals isn’t something you can get away with.

20 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

What's size gotta do with it?

A lot.

Well, so far he has not tried his tricks with an elephant or large dog. It is specifically unpleasant to mistreat creatures smaller than you, insects excluded.

Edited May 17May 17 by jacko45k

20 hours ago, The Oracle said:

On a completely unrelated note, is public flogging still an approved punishment in Thailand?

I think the accused has been flogging since he first reached puberty, as for in public that has yet to be substantiated but it's highly likely.

His mother had relations with an orangutan !

Has a Canadian air about him. At least it's not another Brit.

On 5/17/2026 at 5:44 AM, Georgealbert said:

A foreign man has been accused of physically abusing a young monkey in the Jomtien area of Pattaya after witnesses filmed him allegedly stuffing the animal into the front of his shorts and biting its ear in public. The incident reportedly took place around the Rompho Market beer bar area on Jomtien Second Road, Chon Buri, prompting concern from local residents and tourists.

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The footage emerged on 15 May 2026 after reporters received a video clip showing the large foreign man, who was described as shirtless and wearing shorts, carrying the monkey inside the front of his shorts while walking through the nightlife area. Witnesses claimed the man repeatedly forced the monkey in and out of his shorts and hit the animal if it became restless.

A woman identified as 40-year-old Juthamas, who filmed the incident, said she had been drinking with friends at a beer bar near Rompho Market on the night before the footage surfaced. She noticed the foreigner walking around while holding the front of his shorts before approaching the bar where she was sitting.

According to Juthamas, the man then removed the monkey from his shorts and displayed it to people nearby several times. She began recording on her mobile phone before the man allegedly bit the monkey’s ear with his mouth while inside the venue.

Witnesses said the monkey appeared weak, frightened and exhausted. At one point, the animal reportedly ran across tables around the bar while the man chased after it to catch it again.

Pictures courtesy of Komchadluek

Juthamas said she felt sorry for the monkey and believed the treatment amounted to animal abuse. She called on the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and determine whether any laws had been broken.

The case has drawn criticism from people who viewed the footage, with many expressing concern over the welfare of the animal. No information has yet been released regarding the identity or nationality of the foreign man involved.

Komchadluek reported that authorities have not publicly confirmed whether an official complaint has been filed or if any action has been taken following the circulation of the clip. It remains unclear where the monkey came from or whether it was being kept legally.

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One special example coming from the riffraff brigade eagerly asking for a revocation of his visa. Outta❗

Disgusting, cruel behaviour. Hopefully the scumbag will be found, detained, fined, and deported. More importantly, hopefully the monkey will be saved and found a good home.

Sometimes you can't make this *hit up. Huge fine please.

On 5/17/2026 at 6:57 AM, Jingthing said:

That monkey's face is more human than the human holding him captive.

I thought that too, Buffalo comes to mind

Guy needs to be stopped, or next he will put a rooster into his shorts and pull that out in public.

It is illegal to expose your ‘shorts rooster’ in public - leading to an indecent exposure charge.

Just so much human trash coming to Thailand now. Getting worse every year.

Is he going to be required to contact all his neighbors to inform them he's a monkey abuser?

On 5/16/2026 at 11:50 PM, smedly said:

IQ Test monkey wins

And in the looks department too