British Tourist Knocked Unconscious by Security Guard on Pattaya Walking Street
A 41-year-old British tourist was punched unconscious by a security guard on Pattaya Walking Street according to a viral video (bottom of the article), but the exact circumstances leading to the incident are still vague as of press time.
On March 2nd at 11:50 PM, the Sawang Boriboon Foundation received a report about a foreign tourist being assaulted by a security guard outside of an unidentified nightclub on Walking Street. The tourist, identified only as Mr. Catixus, a 62-year-old British national, was found unconscious on the street. Emergency responders provided first aid before transporting him to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital.
Witnesses, including nearby security guard Mr. Atthapol, 41, revealed that the tourist had approached the security guard in question (Not Mr. Atthapol, and allegedly provoked an argument on purpose about an unknown matter. After they both left the establishment, the guard was seen on CCTV walking away down Walking Street, only for the tourist to follow him in an alleged aggressive manner.
The guard then appears to punch the tourist in the face once, causing him to immediately collapse. After the incident, the guard reportedly fled the scene. Local police arrived shortly after.
Pattaya police are investigating the incident as of press time but did not release the name of the establishment where the incident reportedly originally took place nor the argument that led to the assault. They stated they needed time to interview everyone involved and review CCTV fully and would then provide further updates to the Thai media.
The exact condition of the injured British tourist was also not released by authorities.
In January, another Walking Street nightclub was raided by law enforcement after a tourist was assaulted by security following an argument over paying for a broken glass, as we reported here.
That particular incident was also followed by a viral video incident of a Thai patron at a Soi Lengkee bar allegedly being assaulted and seriously injured by multiple security guards, as we reported here.
This most recent incident comes only a few days after police held a major meeting with over a hundred bar and entertainment venue owners and managers in Pattaya, hosted at the Alcazar Cabaret, in which they specifically warned venues to never, ever attack a customer, even aggressive ones, and instead to call police immediately if a dispute was escalating and allow properly trained law enforcement to resolve any outstanding problems.
A video of the incident, taken by a different Thai media Facebook page, can be seen HERE, but we caution sensitive readers that the video may disturb them in advance. Viewer discretion is advised.
British Tourist Knocked Unconscious by Security Guard on Pattaya Walking Street, Circumstances Around Incident Still Vague - The Pattaya News
