Thread: Japanese national injured after being allegedly attacked by Pattaya bar security

A Japanese man reported to the Pattaya City Police after he was allegedly attacked by bar security guards at a nightlife venue in central Pattaya just slightly after midnight this morning. (April 6th).


Mr. Takeshi Shigami, 41, a Japanese national, reported the alleged incident to the Pattaya City Police station on Soi 9 around 1:00 A.M.


Takeshi told Pattaya police, “Two nightclub guards attacked me at a bar in Soi Buakhao without reason. I did absolutely nothing to deserve being attacked and did not provoke them in any way.”


After Takeshi filed a police report, he was taken to a local hospital for medical assistance and a precautionary check-up.


The Pattaya City Police immediately responded to the incident and later identified a prime suspect, contacting the suspect’s father and asking for the suspect to turn himself into police for an interview.


At 4:00 A.M. this morning the prime suspect, Mr. Nipon Prakong, presented himself to police on Soi 9. Nipon, however, had a slightly different story than the victim.


Nipon reportedly admitted to police, “I attacked the Japanese man but only I was responsible, other guards were not involved. The Japanese man was heavily intoxicated and had entered the bar after we were already clearly shut and had our lights on and demanded a beer.”


“At that time, the bar had already closed following current orders to be shut by midnight due to the Covid-19 situation. We told him we were not serving and were shut for the night. Takeshi was disappointed, intoxicated, and upset and shouted loudly demanding to be served.” Nipon claimed


“I tried to stop him and asked him to leave the bar but Takeshi refused, demanding to be served a beer before he would leave. He slightly pushed me, which angered me and caused me to hit him in the face.” Nipon concluded.


Mr. Nipon is facing charges of committing bodily harm causing injuries. Pattaya Police did not specifically name the bar venue to the press, citing an ongoing investigation, but stated they would be reviewing CCTV in the establishment to determine the sequence of events and follow-up on the statements made by both Takeshi and Nipon. They will also be looking into Takeshi’s statement that two men were involved, and not just Nipon.


Japanese national injured after being allegedly attacked by Pattaya bar security, claims it was for no reason - The Pattaya News

stated they would be reviewing CCTV in the establishment

Working: Thai telling the truth.
Not Working: Thai lying.

Originally Posted by misskit

A Japanese man

Originally Posted by misskit

Mr. Nipon

Kind of cute that the Thai man is named Nipon . . .

Interesting that they have not named the bar? A police owned bar? Big tea money?

Does shouting deserve an assault?

When I started visiting Thailand, I was impressed by nightclubs security as they kind of took care of customers, I remember a few occasions when reasonably drunk, security would walk me to a taxi and make sure the driver understood my destination. It was quite different from what I'd seen in Farangland where basically they want you to vacate the front of the venue, what happens further is not their concern.

Times have changed

Originally Posted by Farang Ky Ay

Does shouting deserve an assault?

When I started visiting Thailand, I was impressed by nightclubs security as they kind of took care of customers, I remember a few occasions when reasonably drunk, security would walk me to a taxi and make sure the driver understood my destination. It was quite different from what I'd seen in Farangland where basically they want you to vacate the front of the venue, what happens further is not their concern.

Times have changed

Brutal assaults on customers for the tiniest perceived slight are well documented in Thailand.

Certain bars on Cowboy were renowned for it.

Its not going to help trade in these times of thin pickings you'd think.

^^ I'm well aware of this, I just voiced my feeling that it hasn't always been the case, at least from what I've experienced 20 years ago or so (doesn't mean violence didn't occur either, little to no internet etc)

Originally Posted by Farang Ky Ay

^^ I'm well aware of this, I just voiced my feeling that it hasn't always been the case, at least from what I've experienced 20 years ago or so (doesn't mean violence didn't occur either, little to no internet etc)

I don't think it's that difficult to avoid trouble, most of the time I've seen it the farang has been their own worst enemy.

This example shows the sort of idiots I mean, who had ample opportunity to avoid a kicking.

Always amusing to see the monkeys fighting. The "security" are of course little more than thugs themselves, who relish any opportunity to kick someone in the head, or in the back, as they lie on the ground or walk away.

The thing is, they have got away with it for years beating up on hapless farang and lone Russians but it's a different thing entirely when it comes down to Chinese.

Only a matter of time when the Chinks themselves come back mob handed looking for retribution.

The major problem is the Thai creeps who have a short fuse in handling confrontations, particularly with folk stoked on alcohol and who are provoked themselves by Thai over-reaction.

Shitty people generally act badly and Thai men looking to prove their 'manhood' by beating up drunks are certainly no exception.