Indian Tourist Injured During Scuffle With Deckchair Operator

[Rimmer]

Indian Tourist injured during scuffle with deckchair operator on Pattaya’s Larn Island

PATTAYA:--A group of Indian Tourists along with their Thai Tour Guide reported an alleged assault by a Deckchair Operator based on Larn Island on Thursday.

The operator and the tourists made their way to Pattaya Police Station to report the incident which included the documenting of alleged injuries caused to one of the Indians by Khun Nataganporn aged 38. She allegedly demanded the payment of 100 Baht after one of the Indians sat on one of her deckchairs for less than 30 seconds so they could take a picture of her.

The operator approached and demanded the money which was disputed by the group, Khun Nataganporn is then alleged to have grabbed the hand of the tourist, bending her fingers back and then pushing her to the ground.

Full story:http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/55902/indian-tourist-injured-scuffle-deckchair-operator-pattayas-larn-island/

-- Pattaya One 2012-05-25

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[theblether]

Just another day on a Pattaya Beach then

[prefabs]

Just another day on a Pattaya Beach then

No. Koh Larn it says

[Asiantravel]

100 baht .....desperate times

[LennyW]

Must have been Somchai the Ski Scammer's Sister!!

[pattayadingo]

A 30 second sit on a chair to take a photo leads to demands for money, an alleged assault and now a referral to court to let Judge sort the matter out. This does seem extreme.

Yes, what did happen to the Land of Smiles ?