A 36-year-old Thai man was arrested in Pattaya after allegedly forcing his way into a restaurant, damaging property and assaulting a foreign tourist who intervened during a dispute involving his girlfriend. Police later discovered that the suspect, Sittichai, was wanted under an existing assault warrant issued by Chok Chai Police Station in Bangkok, resulting in his detention for further legal proceedings.

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The incident occurred at 8.20pm on 10 June 2026 after Pattaya City Radio Centre received reports from members of the public of a man causing a disturbance and assaulting people at a restaurant in Soi Thepprasit 8.

According to police, Sittichai had been involved in an argument with his Thai girlfriend near accommodation close to the restaurant. The woman reportedly ran into the street and lay down on the road while Sittichai attempted to persuade her to get up and talk.

The woman later ran into the restaurant and refused to come out. Sittichai followed her there and asked staff to open the door so he could speak with her, but employees and the owner declined because he appeared angry and aggressive.

The restaurant owner had locked the entrance to prevent any escalation. However, Sittichai kicked the door with sufficient force to damage it and gain entry to grab his girlfriend, who had taken refuge in the premises. He then attempted to drag her outside to continue the conversation.

A foreign tourist dining at the restaurant intervened after becoming concerned for the woman’s safety. Police said the tourist was assaulted during the confrontation, suffering injuries including a wound and damage to his clothing. Customers and staff attempted to calm the situation but were unable to bring it under control.

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The woman later escaped, while Sittichai drove away in an apparent attempt to locate her. Pattaya police subsequently tracked him down while he was driving and brought him in for questioning. A search of his accommodation found no illegal items.

During background checks, officers discovered an outstanding assault warrant issued by Chok Chai Police Station in Bangkok. He was therefore detained pending transfer to the investigating officers responsible for that case.

Suwit, 44, a restaurant employee, said the woman had entered the restaurant seeking help and that Sittichai had kicked the door until it broke. He also claimed the suspect picked up an empty soft drink bottle in a manner suggesting he intended to attack the woman, before staff and customers intervened. The bottle was later smashed on the ground, allegedly to intimidate those present.

Neither the restaurant owner nor the injured foreign tourist had filed a formal complaint at the time of reporting, despite police recommending that statements be made for evidential purposes.

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Why is the boyfriend dressed and fighting like some ladyboy from a local cabaret show 😀

The video makes the situation unambiguous: this wasn’t a misunderstanding or a “heated domestic discussion”. It clearly shows sustained rage, the man kicking through the locked restaurant door, and a vicious, repeated assault on the foreigner who tried to protect the terrified woman.

Given the footage and the discovery of an existing assault warrant, this is a straightforward case of violent repeat‑offender behaviour escalating into a public safety incident!

"During background checks, officers discovered an outstanding assault warrant issued by Chok Chai Police Station in Bangkok. He was therefore detained pending transfer to the investigating officers responsible for that case."

The low-life, low-IQ Thai needs to be jailed. Most probably his girlfriend is just as bad. What is she doing with him in Pattaya? A toxic couple causing drama and problems wherever they go. I kind of undertstand why taxi drivers stood by and did not get involved while this toxic couple were having it out on the street. I would have done the same.

Honestly I did get laugh seeing the old falang get involved. Must have been in his sixties and at least 30 kilos overweight. Just couldn't keep that Rambo in check! Most probably felt the loss of his shirt was well worth the price of feeling young again. Whoever said fighting is a young man's game and that life ends at sixty, has obviously not visited Pattaya.

All I keep seeing are "his" clothes!

What in heck is that getup?????

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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l was there. His car was parked on the wrong side of the road facing the wrong way.

He started "assaulting" his GF in the middle of the road and her friend intervened. Buses and cars had to stop for fear of running someone over. He then dragged her to the side of the road and carried on "assaulting" her. They all seemed to calm down, he got in his car and she attacked the car. He got out and that's when she ran into the restaurant. The attack on the girl was pretty violent. It took the cops a long time to arrive and by then they had all disappeared. The attach inside the restaurant was pretty bad and its a wonder no one was seriously hurt.

And the new mayor and council want to promote this place as a family friendly resort???????

And he was carrying a heavy piece of wood like a heavy stick. Intent was sure there!!!!!!!

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4 minutes ago, baipaibkk said:

Rambo war hier. Sperrt den Irren weg. Lebenslang. Soll er sich im Knast von hinten nehmen lassen. Wie kann man nur eine Frau schlagen als Mann. Armselig

Sorry wro g language

Rambo was here. Lock the lunatic away. For life. Let him get taken from behind in prison. How can a man hit a woman? Pathetic.

Usually we are reading about Farangs getting the quality Tourist Family resort of Pattaya a bad name drunk fighting ect

Now some Thais are getting involved in damaging the good quality family resorts reputation of Pattaya

This has to stop but saying that it's getting to be the norm here in Pattaya

Why do women have relationships with theae dodgy people, including farang, as soon as you detect they have mental issues and aggression end it ASAP

I think the foreigners girlfriend should have been the one fighting, couple of nice shots. She struggled to get by him in the beginning and fell over the chair towards the end but solid effort from her.

Anyways, man was dressed like a caveman and definitely acted like one.

The westerner may never have had a fight considering he took a swing and then just stood there ready to be hit. Did he think the angry man was gonna just leave? The funny thing is a Thai lady got in his way and gave a lot more than he did.

Poor quality fist fighting. Did nobody think to hit that guy right in his g-string?

/s

Thailand's world-class leading resort, if you don't mind!!!

1 hour ago, Kiwirod said:

And the new mayor and council want to promote this place as a family friendly resort???????

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Pretty disgraceful really.

Then when the woman had a chance to get away and leave it, as the assailant had got into his car, she chose escalation by attacking his vehicle.

It shows what low IQ levels they have.

1 hour ago, Kiwirod said:

l was there. His car was parked on the wrong side of the road facing the wrong way.

He started "assaulting" his GF in the middle of the road and her friend intervened. Buses and cars had to stop for fear of running someone over. He then dragged her to the side of the road and carried on "assaulting" her. They all seemed to calm down, he got in his car and she attacked the car. He got out and that's when she ran into the restaurant. The attack on the girl was pretty violent. It took the cops a long time to arrive and by then they had all disappeared. The attach inside the restaurant was pretty bad and its a wonder no one was seriously hurt.

And the new mayor and council want to promote this place as a family friendly resort???????

Well, there you have it from an eye witness.

How can the Thai man allow himself to do something like that?
This activity is exclusively reserved for farangs!
He should be deported! Now!

Some men these little Thais. If they're not attacking foreigners 6 to 1, then it's beating up women. Biggest cowards on the planet

2 minutes ago, Toby1947 said:

Some men these little Thais. If they're not attacking foreigners 6 to 1, then it's beating up women. Biggest cowards on the planet

What hope has a 60 or 70kg Thai man against a 120 or 140kg foreigner.

I like the way Thai guys deal with trouble makers. I'd like to see this way of dealing with trouble making foreigners in Australia.

The trouble with Aussie men now, we are breeding, snowflakes, 1 in 5 young men now have mental health issues

All set to the song ''One night in Bangkok (and the world's your oyster)''.

Oh joy.

Well done that older guy.. Kudos! Should get a public award.

5 hours ago, riverhigh said:

Honestly I did get laugh seeing the old falang get involved. Must have been in his sixties and at least 30 kilos overweight. Just couldn't keep that Rambo in check! Most probably felt the loss of his shirt was well worth the price of feeling young again. Whoever said fighting is a young man's game and that life ends at sixty, has obviously not visited Pattaya.

He was a brave man to defend that woman. Lets see what you do when that age. My bet is, "nothing"

9 minutes ago, cynic1 said:

He was a brave man to defend that woman. Lets see what you do when that age. My bet is, "nothing"

Yep, I was going to say the same thing.

There's some stupid comments on here.

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Why do women have relationships with theae dodgy people, including farang, as soon as you detect they have mental issues and aggression end it ASAP

It used to be written off as the "bad boy" influence, last seen in public in the movie "Grease". Nowadays, there's more to it

Some women confuse stalking with love, especially in the early stages of a relationship. By the time they realise it's really about control, it's sometimes too late to leave quietly.

Some men play on the woman's emotions to make the woman dependent on them, making any relationship conditional on his conditions, putting him in control. Same ending as above.

Not just in Thailand either.

6 hours ago, riverhigh said:

Honestly I did get laugh seeing the old falang get involved. Must have been in his sixties and at least 30 kilos overweight

At least he did something, as opposed to the various much younger Grab drivers with helmets on and others who could easily overcome that c***.

8 hours ago, Kiwirod said:

l was there. His car was parked on the wrong side of the road facing the wrong way.

He started "assaulting" his GF in the middle of the road and her friend intervened. Buses and cars had to stop for fear of running someone over. He then dragged her to the side of the road and carried on "assaulting" her. They all seemed to calm down, he got in his car and she attacked the car. He got out and that's when she ran into the restaurant. The attack on the girl was pretty violent. It took the cops a long time to arrive and by then they had all disappeared. The attach inside the restaurant was pretty bad and its a wonder no one was seriously hurt.

And the new mayor and council want to promote this place as a family friendly resort???????

8 hours ago, Kiwirod said:

l was there. His car was parked on the wrong side of the road facing the wrong way.

He started "assaulting" his GF in the middle of the road and her friend intervened. Buses and cars had to stop for fear of running someone over. He then dragged her to the side of the road and carried on "assaulting" her. They all seemed to calm down, he got in his car and she attacked the car. He got out and that's when she ran into the restaurant. The attack on the girl was pretty violent. It took the cops a long time to arrive and by then they had all disappeared. The attach inside the restaurant was pretty bad and its a wonder no one was seriously hurt.

And the new mayor and council want to promote this place as a family friendly resort???????

8 hours ago, Kiwirod said:

l was there. His car was parked on the wrong side of the road facing the wrong way.

He started "assaulting" his GF in the middle of the road and her friend intervened. Buses and cars had to stop for fear of running someone over. He then dragged her to the side of the road and carried on "assaulting" her. They all seemed to calm down, he got in his car and she attacked the car. He got out and that's when she ran into the restaurant. The attack on the girl was pretty violent. It took the cops a long time to arrive and by then they had all disappeared. The attach inside the restaurant was pretty bad and its a wonder no one was seriously hurt.

And the new mayor and council want to promote this place as a family friendly resort???????

A world class family friendly resort no less.

That old farang that intervened in the video was clearly getting his ass handed to him.