A 20-year-old Thai man was seriously injured after allegedly being assaulted by a group of motorcycle taxi riders in Pattaya during the early hours of June 10. The incident unfolded at around 1.30am in the car park of Xzyte Square Pattaya, a popular dining and nightlife complex in Pattaya, Chon Buri province.

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The victim suffered significant facial injuries and required urgent hospital treatment after reportedly being punched and kicked by multiple attackers who later fled the scene on motorcycles. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received reports of a fight and an injured person at the complex and dispatched rescue workers to the scene. Officers from Pattaya City Police Station also attended to investigate the incident.

Rescue personnel found the injured man, identified as Apithan, lying semiconscious, at the side of the road. He had severe swelling to his face, a laceration near his left eyelid and was reportedly unable to speak clearly due to his injuries. Emergency responders provided first aid before transporting him to hospital for urgent medical treatment.

According to a female friend who witnessed the attack, the victim’s group had been socialising and drinking at a venue inside the complex before deciding to leave. As they walked past a motorcycle taxi queue within the area, Apithan and several motorcycle taxi riders allegedly exchanged hostile looks.

The witness told police that the confrontation quickly escalated. The motorcycle taxi riders allegedly contacted associates, with around seven to eight motorcycles arriving at the scene shortly afterwards.

A group of riders then allegedly surrounded Apithan and launched a violent attack, repeatedly punching and kicking him. The assault continued until he lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.

The attack reportedly took place in full view of numerous tourists and visitors who were present in the area at the time. After the assault, the alleged attackers quickly left the scene on their motorcycles before police arrived.

Authorities have not yet announced any arrests. However, police have begun gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as part of their investigation.

Officers documented the scene and collected physical evidence before reviewing CCTV footage from cameras installed throughout the complex. Investigators hope the recordings will help identify the individuals involved and support efforts to bring them before the courts.

Under Section 295 of Thailand’s Criminal Code, causing bodily or mental harm to another person may constitute assault. The offence carries a penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 40,000 baht, or both.

Police said investigations are continuing and further updates are expected once officers have completed their review of CCTV footage and identified the suspects involved in the alleged attack.

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"... Apithan and several motorcycle taxi riders allegedly exchanged hostile looks..."

Taking the idiom "if looks could kill" literally!

Typical Thai boys they never fight one on one it’s always 6 to 7 against one oh the police haven’t made a rush yet go figure TIT

Yabba Dabba Doooo

Short tempers are a side effect of abusing that drug.

Yep a family friendly place. 🤢RTP should have two cops constantly roaming the streets and the trouble spots such as Beach Rd. and Soi 6

That area has security patrols at night. The guy on the ground is covered in tats so it's difficult to muster much sympathy for him. Not everyone with tattoos is a criminal but it seems like every criminal has tattoos. He knew the score when he started stuff with a pack of motorcycle taxi guys. Som nam na?

Jeez, AN seems to be awash with victim blamers lately . The victim is “covered in tats so it’s difficult to muster much sympathy for him”.

Amazing, just effing amazing!

Looking forward to your views on the victims of Epstein fd.

12 hours ago, flaming dragon said:

That area has security patrols at night. The guy on the ground is covered in tats so it's difficult to muster much sympathy for him. Not everyone with tattoos is a criminal but it seems like every criminal has tattoos. He knew the score when he started stuff with a pack of motorcycle taxi guys. Som nam na?