PATTAYA – An American tourist was knocked unconscious during a street fight involving foreign nationals in Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao early Sunday morning. The incident, which occurred around 4:30 a.m. on January 25, 2026, prompted police intervention and emergency medical response.

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Police and rescue volunteers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Foundation arrived to find the American man lying injured on the road with facial swelling and bruising. He received first aid at the scene.

Bystander video footage showed a man in a black shirt kicking the victim in the face, causing him to collapse. Police detained three British nationals in connection with the altercation.

English tourists assault American man on Soi Buakhao, leaving him unconscious in the street

At 4:30 a.m. on January 25, 2026, Pattaya City Police received a report of a violent altercation with injuries on Soi Buakhao, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi… pic.twitter.com/C3Oo0jQExv

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According to statements from those involved, the fight began as an argument that escalated into violence after the group left a nearby beer bar. During questioning at Pattaya City Police Station, the parties reconciled, with all individuals accepting responsibility and agreeing to resolve the matter amicably.

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Police fined each person involved 1,000 baht for brawling in public and issued a formal warning against further misconduct. Authorities emphasized that such incidents harm Pattaya’s tourism image and stated they will increase monitoring in nightlife areas to prevent similar altercations.

-Thailand News (TN)