PATTAYA – A late-night altercation at a local cannabis shop led to the detention of an American tourist following allegations of property damage and a physical confrontation with Thai bystanders. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on May 27, 2025, at the SWEET69 cannabis shop on Soi Honey.

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Pattaya City Police responded to reports of a disturbance and arrived to find a group of locals restraining the foreign national. Witnesses stated the tourist had thrown a stone at the shop’s glass window, shattering it after becoming agitated when staff refused to sell him a vape, citing Thai law prohibiting such sales.

According to onlookers, the situation escalated despite attempts by the tourist’s companion to de-escalate the confrontation. After the window was broken, bystanders intervened, leading to a physical altercation that left the suspect with visible facial injuries. The group then held the tourist until authorities arrived.

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Police Lieutenant Wuttinan Kongdee collected video evidence from witnesses capturing the moment of the alleged vandalism. The tourist, whose identity has not been released, was taken to Pattaya City Police Station for questioning. While not directly addressing the property damage accusations, the suspect claimed he was assaulted by the bystanders and intends to pursue legal action against them.

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Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the full sequence of events. The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding tourist behavior and local business interactions in Pattaya’s bustling nightlife district. Further updates will be provided as the legal process unfolds.

-Thailand News (TN)