Police in Pattaya responded at 01:05 on 5 June 2026 to a violent clash on Pattaya Beach near Pattaya City Police Station, Chon Buri, involving around 20 Pakistani tourists. The confrontation escalated into a group fight that left two people injured and caused alarm among Thai and foreign tourists nearby.

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One victim suffered a head injury after being struck with a hard object believed to be a knuckle duster, while another sustained a cut to the hand from a sharp object. Emergency responders provided first aid before both were taken to hospital.

Footage recorded by bystanders showed the group arguing intensely before splitting into opposing sides and engaging in a violent brawl on the beach. Witnesses said the dispute stemmed from exchanges and challenges made via social media on a messaging application, with both sides agreeing to meet at the beach to settle the matter.

The situation escalated quickly as tensions rose, resulting in a chaotic fight involving blows and weapons, including a suspected knuckle duster and a blade used to injure one participant’s hand. The group was described as being visibly agitated before the violence broke out in front of tourists.

Picture and video courtesy of SiamChon

Officers from Pattaya City Police Station, led by investigator Police Lt Sub Lt Chewalit Suwanmanee, arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. All involved parties were detained for questioning and injured individuals were given medical treatment.

While in custody at the police station, several members of the group were reportedly seen holding bags of a kratom-based drink and attempting to avoid media cameras after realising they were being filmed. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the confrontation and are preparing legal proceedings under Thai law.

Police said all participants will be further questioned as part of the investigation, with charges to be considered depending on evidence and witness statements. The injured parties remain under medical care, and authorities are reviewing video footage and testimony to determine responsibility for the beach brawl.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 5 June 2026

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Pattaya attracts the worst of every country, we all get tarnished by those lot

28 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Pattaya attracts the worst of every country, we all get tarnished by those lot

Yes ...I always bring my " knuckleduster with me

when I go on holiday !

Troll post removed

From the vid it just looks like two blokes having a disagreement and others trying to keep them apart.

Edited June 4Jun 4 by dinsdale

Oh, it's not the Brit's.

That will be very big disappointment for some posters.

Those naughty Pakistani tourists, behave yourselves.

Edited June 5Jun 5 by rocketboy2

57 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Yes ...I always bring my " knuckleduster with me

when I go on holiday !

A bit risky at the airport.

Best leave it at home and buy a new one , at the many shops on pattaya beach front.

Amazing Thailand.

Edited June 5Jun 5 by rocketboy2

Seems like they were just acting the '🐐 ' 😍

yeah lets face it.

pattaya attracts a lot of low lifes.

Deport them all.. 😡

Deport all of them.

the most benign 'brawl' ever.

5 5

Shakespeare would say: Much ado about nothing!

Maybe they were fighting over sleeping areas on the beach?

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

involving around 20 Pakistani tourists. The confrontation escalated into a group fight that left two people injured and caused alarm among Thai and foreign tourists nearby.

Send them home... end of problem

Just more members of the tourist scum that Thailand, unlike neighbouring countries, is so skilled at attracting.

I think all touris that use Pattaya beach should be required to pack some heat for their own safety..

1 minute ago, redwood1 said:

I think all touris that use Pattaya beach should be required to pack some heat for their own safety..

They got some pretty good stuff of that type for sale in that area, on Beach Rd, near the police station, strangely!

1 hour ago, rocketboy2 said:

Oh, it's not the Brit's.

That will be very big disappointment for some posters.

Those naughty Pakistani tourists, behave yourselves.

Still at one time part of the empire, though.

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Pattaya attracts the worst of every country, we all get tarnished by those lot

These are not the worst they have to offer,

Pattaya continues to dominate the Thai news, it just seems as if Thailand is attracting a lower and lower element these days, and for reasons that are most obvious they are drawn to Pattaya. Yikes. I know there are some nice areas once you get away from "the district", but I seriously doubt that I'll ever be visiting again in this lifetime.

Just give them all a Large Machete each and let the games begin!

I feel sorry for the girls (and little boys) they must encounter...🤮

Watched the video. Where was the 'brawl', pray tell? Looked like it was some half-hearted pushing back and forth at the beginning and then mostly one guy wearing all-white clothing that was the main problem after that, with others trying to restrain him. As another poster said, much ado about nothing.

No problem, Pakistani fighy eacht other.

Brawl!??? What? Anyway, just send them home. They are all IT and Digital Marketing experts.

Shocking level of violence from these ladies LOL....

2 hours ago, Jim Blue said:

Yes ...I always bring my " knuckleduster with me

when I go on holiday !

Why would you even bother. You can buy knuckledusters easily in Pattaya. Just look for the shop that sells the swastka tee shirts.

20 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Pattaya continues to dominate the Thai news, it just seems as if Thailand is attracting a lower and lower element these days, and for reasons that are most obvious they are drawn to Pattaya. Yikes. I know there are some nice areas once you get away from "the district", but I seriously doubt that I'll ever be visiting again in this lifetime.

I doubt I will ever leave Pattaya in my lifetime.

Finally! Thailand gets to experience the rich, vibrant multiculturalism that Europe has been enjoying for years. Pakistani beach brawls in Pattaya — diversity is our strength, right? 🇹🇭✨

1 hour ago, JomtienRay said:

Deport them all.. 😡

The video shows only two people in white having a go at each other, many of the rest trying to stop them, video shows police taking the two men to the station. Where was the gang brawl happening to deport all of them? Yes deport and lifetime ban to the two causing a brawl and all others that come from all nationalities that cause violence , which is a constant problem in Pattaya and phuket