11 hours ago, papa al said:

Maybe they emulate police USA.?

How many folkss are beaten to death in the USA by police every year.

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

How many folkss are beaten to death in the USA by police every year .

There are very few such events, but the media tends to amplify them significantly.

Just now, Mr Awesome said:

There are very few such events, but the media tends to amplify them significantly.

As do trolls on social media

3 hours ago, Yagoda said:

How many folkss are beaten to death in the USA by police every year.

USA cops kill ~ 1000 per year, half of whom are not criminals.

!0,000 dogs / year.

3 hours ago, Mr Awesome said:

There are very few such events, but the media tends to amplify them significantly.

bootlickers will agree with you.

UPDATE

Pattaya Police Shut Illegal Club After Death

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Police in Pattaya have ordered the immediate closure of an illegal nightclub after a Chinese tourist died following an alleged assault inside the venue. Officers are also expanding their investigation into suspected Chinese investors and Thai nominees linked to the business.

The incident took place at the Vegas Exclusive Club at Pattaya in South Pattaya, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. The venue was reportedly operating illegally without a licence. On May 7, 2026, Chon Buri Provincial Police commander Major General Phongphan Wongmaneehet, together with Pattaya Police chief Colonel Anek Sarathongyu and Lieutenant Colonel Arut Sapanon, deputy investigation chief at Pattaya Police Station, confirmed that 10 suspects had now been detained for questioning.

Those detained included one Chinese national, one Myanmar national, six Thai nationals and two juveniles. All were taken to Pattaya City Police Station for further investigation. According to preliminary questioning, the suspects claimed the victim had been heavily intoxicated before becoming involved in an argument that escalated into a violent confrontation. Police said the victim was seriously injured during the altercation and later died.

Investigators are now examining reports that the entertainment venue was owned by Chinese investors who allegedly used Thai nationals as nominee operators. Police have been ordered to investigate financial transactions and identify everyone connected to the business.

Major General Phongphan said officers would pursue legal action against all those involved. Authorities also warned that if the venue is found to have reopened illegally, further prosecutions would follow against every responsible party. The investigation is continuing as police work to trace the alleged financiers behind the operation and gather further evidence connected to the death and the nightclub’s activities.

Adapted by ASEAN Now SiamChon 8 May 2026

Amazing that first some one has to die before action is being taken against illegal venues.

No doubt the CCTV was broken.

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

Amazing that first some one has to die before action is being taken against illegal venues.

Often the case, sometimes it takes more than one!

20 hours ago, WHansen said:

A group beating again, whatever happened to an old fashioned one on one.

Old fashioned one on one?! This is Thailand, no clue what country you are thinking of.

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

Amazing that first some one has to die before action is being taken against illegal venues.

That’s because the police are on the payroll. They feel obliged to take action to give the impression of a law enforcement agency.

someone had to die and only then they find out the Nightclub was illegal ! How many illegal venue's in Pattaya are still

operating with "brown envelopes" ?

12 hours ago, NanLaew said:

The fact that they only "plan to recommend" closure to the "puyai bahn" should answer your question. It's impossible to believe that someone in authority did not allow the illegal venue to trade.

Even after the arrests, the police haven't confirmed if the business was operating illegally.

Maybe buying time to make a backdated licence.

One of the alleged told a friend of his later that he got into a fight last night. It was 8 against 1 and didn't we give that Chinese dirt bag a real going over. Fighting style of a very brave Thai, if you can't fight 1 on 1 then look for another form of entertainment.

13 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Westerners fight to win. Locals fight to injure or maim.

Thailand local knowledge #42 ?

So kicking someone in the head is only supposed to maim is it

26 minutes ago, Hardcastle P said:

So kicking someone in the head is only supposed to maim is it

Yes or worse. That is the difference between the way Westerners perceive a fight and the way locals perceive a fight.

If you haven't learned/learnt that yet you need to live here a bit longer?

Thailand: where foreign tourists go to get their heads bashed in by locals.

26 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Yes or worse. That is the difference between the way Westerners perceive a fight and the way locals perceive a fight.

If you haven't learned/learnt that yet you need to live here a bit longer?

The victim was not a Westerner.

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On 5/7/2026 at 11:06 AM, Priorexpat said:

Stay not loud, stay low, when things look like they are getting nasty, time to go.

Been that way in Thailand for many years now. This does not happen in Cambodia, Laos or Vietnam

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And 8 grownups and 2 "children" was nedeed to stop a offensive, drunk, chinese man ????? :-(

1) Has the Chinese Embassy issued a statement yet? 2) When a Chinese national dies at the hands of Thai people this might be different then when other foreigners die. When Thai media talks about "foreigners behaving badly" it just seems like Chinese are not part of the problem?

...For How Long Had This Illegal Establishment Been 'Overlooked'...(?)

...And 'In Light Of' Its Blaring Exterior...Begs The Question...'How (?)...

...Confronted With A 'Padded Bill'...(?)

...People Generally Don't React Without Provocation...(?)

...We'll Probably Never Know Now...(?)

23 hours ago, WHansen said:

A group beating again, whatever happened to an old fashioned one on one.

Too many people want to jump in and start throwing punches and kicks these days.

Not many Thai's have the Balls for one on one unless they are Tooled Up ; has to be at least five of them onto one and this time it looks like other Asians got on the Bandwagon too ! RIP the Victim; no way being drunk and disorderley should lead to death. Illegal Clubs should be shut dowm immediately and if Cops or anyone else are taking Bribes, they should be shut down as well .

5 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Amazing that first some one has to die before action is being taken against illegal venues.

Nonsense, action is frequently taken against illegal venues without any deaths being reported - amazing that you don't know that.

13 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

It's not a reason to be beaten to death and I don't believe that that's what he intended with his reply. But being drunk can cause some people to act ridiculous, and to cross the line, and to cause offense, or show disrespect, and that very well may have been what happened here.

More likely they ripped him off with the bill, which is the norm for these places. I know it happened to me just after I arrived here many years ago. The overcharge I mean not the beating.

On 5/7/2026 at 2:54 PM, WHansen said:

A group beating again, whatever happened to an old fashioned one on one.

Too many people want to jump in and start throwing punches and kicks these days.

it was one on one - plus 1, plus 1, plus 1, plus 1, plus their mates

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Investigators are now examining reports that the entertainment venue was owned by Chinese investors who allegedly used Thai nationals as nominee operators.

No such a thing as 'nominees' for an illegal business surely. Nominees are needed to legitimize a business. It sounds like the Chinese donors lent a few Thai friends some cash to open a club for them for a share of the profits. Nothing illegal in that. Obviously the Thais opening an illegal club is. The Thais are in the du-duz not the Chinese. They're innocent to all intents and purposes.

This was no back-street, down in the cellar seedy dive either. Look at that. In wide open public view, bright neon flashing lights and all. An entire building. This wasn't about mere brown envelopes. It was about hand-luggage sized brief cases bursting with cash. Blatant flouting of laws and regs at this level would not be possible without Thai levels of corruption.