PHUKET — A disturbing video of foreign men assaulting a Thai local in Patong has gone viral, reigniting public anger over law enforcement and foreigner accountability in Thailand. The footage shows three to four foreign attackers surrounding a Thai man who sought refuge under a restaurant table, while another local attempted unsuccessfully to intervene.

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Shared by Phuket Times on Facebook, the clip has drawn fierce criticism, with netizens condemning both the assailants and perceived inaction by authorities. “Thai laws are too weak,” one comment read, while others lamented bystanders’ failure to help. Patong Police have not yet issued an official statement, deepening frustrations over unresolved violence involving foreigners.

The incident follows a similar August 12 attack, where foreigners assaulted a motorcycle rental owner in a payment dispute. Despite a district chief’s pledge of justice, no updates have been provided.

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These repeated clashes are fueling demands for stricter enforcement and transparency, as locals question the system’s ability to protect them fairly.

-Thailand News (TN)