Thread: Pattaya Police Take Action Against Soi 6 Security Guards for Assault on Tourists

The Pattaya City Police have detained a trio of security guards implicated in a recent violent altercation with tourists that we covered in full HERE. The incident, which has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns over the city’s image as a tourist destination, was captured on a viral video and has since circulated widely.

At approximately 11:36 p.m. on May 26, 2024, Police Colonel Navin Teerawit, superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, alongside his deputies, led a team to apprehend the individuals involved. The suspects, identified only as Mr. Ball, aged 27, Mr. Tom, aged 36, and Mr. Ice, aged 24, were taken into custody for questioning and further legal action.




The guards were reportedly part of an independent “freelance” group for multiple independent bars, but not directly associated with any particular bar or group.


The suspects have admitted to their involvement in the incident, with Mr. Ball disclosing that he was allegedly initially assaulted by a tourist, resulting in injuries that required medical attention. Despite this provocation, the guards’ response has been widely criticized as excessive and damaging to Pattaya’s reputation, due to primarily one guard being seen kicking a tourist in the head who was lying on the ground after being beaten.

Police Colonel Navin Teerawit has reprimanded the guards for their conduct, emphasizing that their role is to ensure the safety of tourists rather than instigate violence. He underscored the importance of restraint and the necessity of involving law enforcement to de-escalate conflicts.


In response to the incident, the superintendent has ordered a strict legal follow-up, ensuring that the guards face the consequences of their actions. The case is further supported by CCTV footage, which documents the escalation of the confrontation, providing key evidence for the investigation.


This incident has prompted a call for security personnel to maintain professionalism and composure, highlighting the delicate balance between enforcing order and preserving the welcoming atmosphere that is vital to Pattaya’s tourism industry.

The exact legal charges facing the guards were not immediately disclosed by Pattaya police.


Despite many rumors online, the condition of the tourist involved in the incident who appeared to be kicked in the head by a guard was still unclear. His friends who were also involved had apparently declined to file police reports or make any legal accusations and were trying to put the incident behind them without legal charges. However, due to the viral nature of the incident, that may now be impossible.

Pattaya Police Take Action Against Soi 6 Security Guards for Assault on Tourists - The Pattaya News

Local chickenhead thugs kick whoremongering farang’s head in during fight in Pattaya’s brothel central.

Why on earth would that reflect badly on Thailand’s reputation?

It is a normal occurrence in a medieval country trading in cheap sex tourism exploiting its vast serf population whose ignorance is only exceeded by their stupidity.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

the victim of the run-up penalty conversion to the head...

Mr. Ball has to be a suspect.

Thankfully the bods are there to protect Pattaya's reputation as a "world class family destination"

*Chortle*

On behalf of the President of the Pattaya Night Business Operators Association, first of all I would like to apologize on behalf of the guards for hurting tourists and regret what happened. It destroys tourism and destroys the image of Pattaya city.
We have informed with police officers Let's prosecute the guards who attacked tourists in the Pattaya Soi 6 area and have trained the guards on how to behave in cases like this, don't be emotional. to harm tourists It spoils the image of Pattaya's tourism. This set of guards has not yet been trained. that the staff provided training for
Now the police have arrested the 3 guards who attacked the tourists. Bringing them to legal proceedings in order to avoid being dealt with. Currently, all 3 guards are being held at Pattaya Police Station.
The association has suggested to the officials that all operators and all guards must be called to a meeting to understand and inform them of the strictest measures in punishment. If there is a case of attacking a tourist
The association will push Give more about guard training and strict punishment measures.

Originally Posted by cyrille

Mr. Ball has to be a suspect.

I'm not sure, Mr. Ice might be a candidate too...

Brits again…

A case of mistaken identity, they thought he said his name was David and he came from Switzerland. The Thai security guards will sue for damages , badly bruised foot .

Censored version.

Usual behaviour from mobhanded, gutless, cowardly, craven Thai scum beating up defenceless victims and then trying to kill them while lying on the ground unconscious. That Somchai thug who did the final kick should be arrested for attempted murder.

But then, this is a medieval sinkhole populated by savages without any rule of law so nowt will happen.

Pattaya Police Release CCTV, Give Update on Health of Foreign Tourist Involved in Viral Brawl with Security Guards on Soi Six

Despite what Pattaya police call heavy false online rumors and gossip, Pattaya police have announced that an unidentified foreigner involved in a viral brawl with Soi 6 guards over the past weekend was NOT, according to the police, seriously injured, in a coma, or deceased and have released what they say is city CCTV footage of the group walking back to a hotel after the incident.


The group have not filed any police reports or complaints and declined going to a hospital or medical aid, added Pattaya Police.


This comes after heavy speculation online from social media netizens on the condition of the foreigners involved, especially one specific foreigner kicked in the head by a contracted security guard for an independent group of bars. The guards have since apologized but not been officially charged, as police said the other party involved has not filed any legal complaints or reports and police stated they need the other groups statements to proceed forward legally.

The footage appears to show three foreign men crossing a Pattaya street at dusk (The incident happened while it was still light outside) in the same clothing seen in the viral fight video. One man’s shirt appears to be torn, eagle eyed users have noted.

Pattaya police have previously stated they are still trying to get the men involved to come in for a statement, even if they don’t file an official complaint, to hear their version of events.


Update: Pattaya Police Release CCTV, Give Update on Health of Foreign Tourist Involved in Viral Brawl with Security Guards on Soi Six - The Pattaya News

The guards have since apologized but not been officially charged, as police said the other party involved has not filed any legal complaints or reports and police stated they need the other groups statements to proceed forward legally

bollocks.

It will be interesting to compare what happens to these security guards with what happens to the two entitled Kiwis who disarmed the Thai cop. I understand the two entitled Kiwis are still in custody.

Originally Posted by 39TG

It will be interesting to compare what happens to these security guards with what happens to the two entitled Kiwis who disarmed the Thai cop. I understand the two entitled Kiwis are still in custody.

Well he was a police officer, they did put him in a headlock and they did discharge his firearm. Slightly different.

Originally Posted by misskit

The footage appears to show three foreign men crossing a Pattaya street at dusk (The incident happened while it was still light outside) in the same clothing seen in the viral fight video. One man’s shirt appears to be torn, eagle eyed users have noted.

I'd still be getting checked out if I were him.

Back in the day some chap on a jolly from Dubai fell over in a Bangkok bar and bashed himself. He told his mates he was feeling a bit sore and would skip going out that night, and walked back to his room. The next morning he was found dead in bed from a broken neck.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Well he was a police officer, they did put him in a headlock and they did discharge his firearm. Slightly different.

‘Arry, they were defending themselves from a petulant chickenhead intent on shooting them out of pique.

But yes, I agree about getting checked over. A brain bleed leading to an intra cranial haemotoma after a kick to the head is not uncommon.

But, drunken ditch diggers from the lower end are not noted for their perspicacity when out on a mongering binge.

Originally Posted by DrWilly

Brits again…

The owner of the bar in question is a Brit, more like Pattaya again- that open air brothel posing as a family resort

True. Why would anyone chose to live there?

British Tourists Involved in Viral Soi Six Brawl With Guards Found, File Formal Legal Complaint

Pattaya, Thailand – In a viral incident that has made international headlines and drove significant speculation and discussion online, a group of independent contracted guards brutally assaulted British tourists after a furious dispute over a bill on the bustling Soi 6 Pattaya over the past weekend. The attack raised serious concerns about safety and tarnished the family friendly image of the popular tourist destination, according to Pattaya Police.

In the early evening of May 24th, 2024, a confrontation erupted between foreign tourists and a group of contracted security guards overseeing independent local bars on Soi Six as we reported here.


The altercation, which began as a dispute over a bill in a bar in which the victims appear to become aggressive and confrontational with bar staff and security, even with one foreign man shoving another customer out of the bar at one point who appeared to be trying to calm the situation down, escalated into physical violence, leaving the victims battered and bruised. The incident was captured on video, sparking outrage and condemnation.

In particular, footage of one guard violently kicking a tourist in the head while already lying on the ground having been beaten, caused outrage and made headlines across the globe. The guard claimed the victim attacked him first, breaking his nose on the street, which started the fight.


Some speculated that the man was seriously injured, in a coma, or deceased, but none of that was correct as the victim told Pattaya Police today he had managed to walk away mostly uninjured from the incident and return to his hotel.


In fact, the man involved said he even went back out drinking the same night on Walking Street.

Pol. Col. Navin Teerawit, Chief of the Pattaya City Police Station, has personally spearheaded the investigation. The police quickly detained the perpetrators who subsequently apologized for their actions but Pattaya police had needed testimony from the victims to move forward with legal action and have spent the past several days looking for them and encouraging them online through PR statements to come and meet with police to make formal legal complaints.

The victim of the head kicking, identified by Pattaya police as Mr. Bryce Mahoney, a 42-year-old British national, finally met with police today, May 29th, 2024, along with a man he called his brother, but it was unclear if there was blood relation, involved in the incident. They met police this evening at the Pattaya Police Station around 6:00 P.M. after having been successfully found by Pattaya law enforcement officers and the Royal Thai Army Regiment 2, who had been asked to assist in locating the men. Mr. Mahoney is a tourist and legally able to stay in Thailand until June 8th, added Col. Navin.

Mr. Mahoney recounted the events leading up to the attack and told police that he and his friends had been celebrating his birthday at a bar on Soi Six. Mr. Mahoney admitted he was intoxicated and had been drinking alcohol all afternoon and confirmed that a dispute over the drinks bill escalated into a tense verbal conflict with the bar staff, who called security which only aggravated Mr. Mahoney and his friends further which then culminated in physical violence on the street in front of the bar.




Mr. Mahoney has now officially filed a complaint with the Pattaya Police investigating officers, seeking legal action against the guards involved in attacking him. His injuries included bruising to the face and head but he was not seriously injured and did not need hospital treatment, according to Mahoney. After a short visit back to his hotel after the fight, as stated, Mr. Mahoney said he then went out drinking more on Walking Street with no problems.


Meanwhile, one of Mr. Mahoney’s friends chose not to report the crime or identify himself due to safety and privacy concerns and is reportedly no longer in Pattaya. This is believed to be the man on video seen shoving another customer out of the bar before the confrontation with the guards.


Meanwhile, according to Col. Navin, the contracted security group responsible for the attack operated independently, without any official Pattaya City approval or training. They were not directly affiliated with any bar establishment or group, said Col. Navin, and the contractors violated Thai government policies. As a result, the group of independent guards will face legal action for this as well, said Col. Navin.

Pattaya police are continuing their investigation, and additional charges may be filed against the perpetrators. It is unclear at this point if the victims will face any counter charges such as for reportedly shoving another customer out of the bar or allegedly breaking the nose of one of the guards.


Pattaya Police also stressed that if a tourist has an issue with a bill rather than try to debate or argue the issue with staff or security to call the Tourist Police at 1155 as an impartial party to come and assist with a situation. Col. Navin said police would respond as quickly as possible to any requests for assistance on bill disputes.

British Tourists Involved in Viral Soi Six Brawl With Guards Found, File Formal Legal Complaint - The Pattaya News

Mr. Mahoney has now officially filed a complaint with the Pattaya Police investigating officers, seeking legal action against the guards involved in attacking him.

Yes, I'm sure he was dead keen to do that.

And independent contractors means the bar doesn’t get into trouble…

tarnished the family friendly image

Does anyone believe this? Why do they always trot out this tired old line?