Thread: Belgian Tourist Causes Chaos in Pattaya Convenience Store, Fined 35,000 Baht

A disruptive incident involving a foreign tourist at a Pattaya convenience store went viral, sparking widespread debate on social media about tourist behavior and safety. The man, identified as a 25-year-old Belgian, caused big damage before agreeing to compensate the store with 35,000 baht.


The incident occurred around 4:00 AM on April 27 at a convenience store located in Soi Naklua 16. A series of four video clips, posted by TikTok and Instagram user @Mrbochkarev which can be seen HERE captured the chaotic scene and quickly gained traction online, amassing numerous views and shares.

In the initial clip, the man, later identified only as Mr. Mustafa, who holds a Belgian Passport and citizenship, is seen pouring soda over his head at the payment counter. He then proceeds to a display of premium wine, where he swipes multiple bottles off the shelf, causing over 10 to shatter on the floor. The resulting mess of broken glass and spilled wine left store employees stunned and caused them to flee the store to call police and a district manager who quickly arrived via motorbike to help handle the problem.


Later videos show officers from Banglamung Police Station arriving to intervene. The man was detained and taken to the station for questioning. The clips, narrated in Russian and captioned “Visa-free, crazy Pattaya tourist,” fueled online criticism and raised concerns about the impact of unruly behavior on Pattaya’s tourism industry.

The Pattaya News reporters visited the store on April 29 to verify details. Staff confirmed the incident but noted that the company’s head office was not prepared to provide further comment and the name of the chain was withheld officially.


The suspect was found to be intoxicated and was held in custody to sober up. Once coherent, Mr. Mustafa agreed to pay 35,000 baht to cover the damages caused to the store’s inventory and property and apologized, stating his behavior was out of character and caused by alcohol. The store opted not to pursue further legal action, and the matter was resolved amicably in the presence of investigating officers.

The incident has prompted many discussions on Thai social media about the current so-called free visa policy allowing 60 days visa exempt for tourists from many countries. Many Thais have asked for the policy to be reduced and stricter criminal background and character checks for arriving tourists.

This comes only shortly after another viral incident following a fender bender between two British tourists and a large group of angry Thais at a different convenience store here.

Belgian Tourist Causes Chaos in Pattaya Convenience Store, Fined 35,000 Baht - The Pattaya News

Many Thais have asked for the policy to be reduced and stricter criminal background and character checks for arriving tourists.

Thai press crawling up to the 'powers that be' again.

Thanks for posting all these reports misskit. They're awesome. They're as much fun as Armstrong's wittiest barbs against his usual sparring partners.

The incident has prompted many discussions on Thai social media about the current so-called free visa policy allowing 60 days visa exempt for tourists from many countries.

Obviously, this would never have happened if he'd been here less than 30 days.

Originally Posted by misskit

The suspect was found to be intoxicated

Mustafa, from the Arabic 'The Chosen One'. Intoxicated? Shum mishtake, shorely?

Mr. Mustafa, who holds a Belgian Passport and citizenship,

indeed!

Belgian Man Arrested For Second Time in Three Days, Trying to Cause Problems at Second Pattaya Convenience Store

At 1:06 AM on April 30th, 2025, Pol. Lt. Col. Suchat Dusadee, Deputy Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, received a report of a disturbance causing trouble for locals at a convenience store on Soi Pattaya Tai 17. Together with Pol. Capt. Panasarn Krongsit, Assistant Deputy Superintendent, he promptly led a team to investigate.


At the scene, police encountered Mr. Mustafa, a 25-year-old Belgian national, who was the same individual seen in a viral video causing havoc at another convenience store in the Banglamung area on April 27, damaging numerous goods and being fined 35,000 Baht.

This time, he attempted to assault store staff, but officers, recognizing him from the earlier incident, stepped in quickly to prevent any harm.

Store employees told police they were unaware of his prior actions. Upon entering the store, Mustafa tried to access the area behind the counter, restrain staff, and threatened them with a liquor bottle while preventing customers from leaving, stated store staff. Fortunately, patrolling officers arrived in time to subdue him, ensuring no one was injured.

After de-escalating the situation and calming him down, police took Mr. Mustafa into custody and transferred him to a hospital for medical treatment and a psychiatric evaluation. Authorities advised anyone wishing to press charges to file a complaint with the investigating officers immediately.

Thai social media, meanwhile, is asking for Thai officials to deport the man and blacklist him from returning, citing him being a recurring potential danger to Thai citizens. As of press time, there was no word on any legal penalties for Mr. Mustafa but they are likely coming.

Belgian Man Arrested For Second Time in Three Days, Trying to Cause Problems at Second Pattaya Convenience Store - The Pattaya News

What a whacko. He's going to be blacklisted for years.

Seems like he has a hatred for 7/11s. I wonder what 7/11 ever did to him? Didnt sell him beer before 5:00pm?
Sold him a bad cup noodles or hotdog?

I don't think this lively lad is a good boy back home.

Belgian Man to be Deported and Blacklisted from Thailand After Repeated Drunken Rampages at Pattaya Convenience Stores

On May 4th, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the Chonburi Immigration Office revoked the visa of Mr. Mustafa Hakan Aslan, a 25-year-old Belgian national, and ordered his deportation after he caused disturbances and damaged property in two separate incidents at convenience stores within a week.


Acting on orders from senior immigration officials, the Chonburi Immigration Investigation Unit sought approval to cancel Aslan’s temporary stay permit (visa).

The decision followed reports from Banglamung Police Station, which arrested Aslan on April 26, 2025, for damaging property at a convenience store while intoxicated.


He agreed to pay 35,000 baht in compensation, and the store owner withdrew the complaint. However, on April 30, 2025, at approximately 12:30 AM, Aslan caused another disturbance at a different convenience store in Soi Yensabai.


Intoxicated and acting erratically, he was taken to Pattaya Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation to prevent harm to others. The second convenience store reported no damages and did not press charges.

Despite the resolution of both cases, the Chonburi Immigration Office deemed Aslan’s behavior a threat to public safety and a violation of Thai laws and cultural norms. His repeated misconduct, including public intoxication and property damage, was seen as grounds for visa revocation under Section 12(7) of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522, which prohibits individuals posing a danger to society or public security from remaining in Thailand.


Aslan was informed of the visa cancellation and will be detained for deportation. His details will be added to a blacklist, barring him from re-entering Thailand, although the period of the ban was not revealed to the press. Authorities stressed that foreign visitors must respect Thai laws, customs, and traditions, and Aslan’s actions demonstrated a disregard for these principles.

Belgian Man to be Deported and Blacklisted from Thailand After Repeated Drunken Rampages at Pattaya Convenience Stores - The Pattaya News

the correct outcome.

if only the british courts had the same powers.

Originally Posted by DrWilly

Seems like he has a hatred for 7/11s. I wonder what 7/11 ever did to him? Didnt sell him beer before 5:00pm?
Sold him a bad cup noodles or hotdog?

Of course, he is probably crusading to get the name changed to 9/11

Originally Posted by taxexile

the correct outcome.

if only the british courts had the same powers.

If he was doing this in the UK they'd offer him asylum

What utter bollocks.

^ indeed tis a sad state of affairs

Belgian . Check
Mustafa . Check
Butterfluffer . Check

The ladyboys will be inconsolable

here it is.

https://www.newsflare.com/video/7412...ine-on-ground#

^ he seems to like wine. Shame one of the locals didn't use a bottle to get mustaffa intimatelty aquainted with one.

Originally Posted by DrWilly

Seems like he has a hatred for 7/11s. I wonder what 7/11 ever did to him? Didnt sell him beer before 5:00pm?
Sold him a bad cup noodles or hotdog?

Might of been that annoying jingle that plays upon entry harro welcome , harro, welcome that's enough to do anyone's head in. Strapped has to put up with it for his Leo supply I guess

Originally Posted by 39TG

Thanks for posting all these reports misskit. They're awesome. They're as much fun as Armstrong's wittiest barbs against his usual sparring partners.

Originally Posted by BLD

Might of been that annoying jingle that plays upon entry harro welcome , harro, welcome that's enough to do anyone's head in. Strapped has to put up with it for his Leo supply I guess

I don't think they made up that jingle specifically for your mate.

Originally Posted by taxexile

the correct outcome.

if only the british courts had the same powers.

This decision came from the Chonburi Immigration Office. I don't see any mention of a court.

In the UK, these powers are exercised by the Home Office.

Originally Posted by Joe 90

Yeah and leapfrog him to the front of the housing queue in front of English families
Then pay his rent and bills for the next 5 years and give him pocket money and a phone.
All he has to do is sit tight and wait for the Commie/Islamic revolution along with a few hundred similar fighting age men all funded by The working taxpayers and orchestrated by Two Tier Kier and his Starmtroopers.

Oh dear, our resident oiks have been watching GB News again.