PATTAYA – A foreign tourist was taken into custody following an alleged assault on a disabled Thai man in the LK Metro nightlife district, an incident that prompted local bystanders to intervene before police arrival. The altercation occurred around 11:50 p.m. two days ago, causing significant disruption in the busy entertainment area.

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According to eyewitness accounts, the unidentified foreign national, estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old, was heavily intoxicated and behaving erratically while shirtless. The situation escalated when he became involved in a dispute over reportedly missing money while accompanied by a Thai woman. During the confrontation, he allegedly pushed a disabled Thai man to the ground, triggering immediate intervention from locals and security personnel who restrained him until authorities arrived.

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A foreign man, appearing intoxicated and shirtless, went on a rampage shouting at people in the entertainment area of Soi Buakhao, Central Pattaya, Chonburi.

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Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchat Dusadee, deputy chief of the Pattaya City Police Station’s patrol division, confirmed that officers encountered a volatile situation upon arrival. The suspect reportedly responded with verbal abuse and spat at officers, necessitating his forcible detention.

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The foreign national now faces multiple charges including public intoxication, assault, and resisting arrest. Authorities have withheld his identity and nationality as he has refused to cooperate with the investigation. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements to determine whether additional charges will be filed.

-Thailand News (TN)