A Swiss national has been arrested in Pattaya following the circulation of a viral video that captured him kicking a Thai man in the face during a late-night street brawl. The incident, which appears to have stemmed from a road rage altercation, has sparked widespread outrage and drawn significant attention on social media.

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The confrontation occurred in the early hours of March 15th on a Pattaya road. A bystander recorded the altercation, which quickly went viral, showing the foreigner delivering a forceful kick to the Thai individual’s face, resulting in visible injuries. The video prompted a swift response from local authorities, who launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the individuals involved.

On March 17th, at 1:06 PM, Pattaya Police and Chonburi Immigration officers arrested Mr. B., a 35-year-old Swiss national, at a residence in Soi Pratamnak. During questioning, Mr. B. admitted to being the foreigner seen in the video. He claimed that the altercation began when the Thai man, whose identity remains unknown, accidentally hit him with a motorcycle. This led to a heated argument, which escalated after the Thai individual allegedly struck Mr. B. with a helmet.

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A Swiss man has been arrested in Pattaya after a viral video showed him kicking a Thai national in the face during a late-night altercation on a Pattaya road that looked to be a road rage incident.

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Authorities have charged Mr. B. with assault, and he has been handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings. Meanwhile, police are actively searching for the Thai individual involved in the incident to gather his account of the events.

Police are working to locate the Thai individual involved in the altercation to ensure a fair and thorough investigation.

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As the investigation continues, authorities are urging the public to remain calm and refrain from taking matters into their own hands. Updates on the case are expected as more information becomes available.

-Thailand News (TN)