Pattaya, Thailand – A British family was caught in a wild brawl overnight in Pattaya, leading to a large police response.
A birthday celebration for a 20-year-old British woman devolved into chaos on Saturday night. The daughter claimed the incident began when a Thai transgender woman allegedly pulled her mother by the hair in a bar in the south of Pattaya. When the daughter intervened, a scuffle ensued, during which she sustained a head injury.
Later, outside the bar, the situation escalated further when a 30-year-old Indian man allegedly made inappropriate advances towards the daughter. Her father, reportedly intoxicated, reacted aggressively, striking the Indian man. Bystanders, including motorcycle taxi drivers, delivery drivers, and a baht bus driver, became involved, expanding the fight.
Geburtstagfeier endet im Tumult
The daughter stated she was celebrating her birthday with her parents in a bar in southern Pattaya. An argument with a Thai transgender woman reportedly escalated. The daughter claimed the transgender woman pulled her mother by the hair. When she intervened, a scuffle occurred where the young woman was harmed. She later showed reporters an injury to her head.
Vater rastet nach Belästigung aus
Following their expulsion from the bar, the situation on the street intensified. An Indian man allegedly touched the daughter inappropriately. The intoxicated father lost his temper and struck the Indian man. Onlookers, including motorcycle taxi drivers, delivery drivers, and a baht bus driver, intervened, and the brawl spread.
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Videos of the intense confrontation near the Marine Plaza Hotel intersection rapidly circulated on social media. These videos showed a bare-chested Briton engaging with several men. The footage immediately sparked a debate in Thailand regarding the sense of security in Pattaya. Many users expressed concern about the image of the tourist hub.
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Responding officers from the Mueang Pattaya Police Station took over ten minutes to subdue the enraged Briton. He was taken into custody for further questioning at the station. The Briton was charged with disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol, an offense punishable by a fine of up to 5,000 baht.
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Police stated that the exact sequence of events remains unclear. Further interrogations are meant to clarify how the escalation occurred. Investigators are also examining whether charges will be filed against the Thai transgender woman or the Indian national. The transgender woman fled the scene immediately after the incident. The source of this information is Thaiger.