PATTAYA — A food delivery mix-up escalated into a violent confrontation between Chinese neighbors in Pattaya, leaving two people injured after a 4,000-baht ($123.5) steamed crab order was delivered to the wrong house and consumed before the rightful owner could retrieve it.
Security cameras at a luxury home in Soi Khao Talo, Moo 10, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, captured the incident at approximately 7:30 p.m. on August 22, showing nearly 10 people storming into the residence to assault the occupants.
The injured victims were identified as a 34-year-old Chinese-Cambodian homeowner and a gardener of undisclosed nationality, both currently hospitalized. Family members reported the incident to Nong Prue Police Station.
Suspect Surrenders, Reveals Details
On August 24 at 7:00 p.m., Wanchai, a 45-year-old Thai gardener who worked for the perpetrators’ household, surrendered to police and provided details of the incident.
According to Wanchai’s statement, the homeowner’s mother had ordered steamed crab worth 4,000 baht ($123.5) through a Chinese restaurant app. When the food failed to arrive after several hours, she contacted the restaurant, which confirmed that a delivery rider had already sent the order, revealing it had been delivered to the wrong address.
The elderly woman then went to inquire at the neighboring house but was met with a dismissive response from the homeowner, who allegedly said, “We already ate it all. What’s the problem?” This prompted her to call her son.
Confrontation Turns Violent
The son subsequently brought a group to confront the neighbor about the consumed meal, but the homeowner reportedly continued to be uncooperative and rude. Wanchai admitted that anger led him to participate in the assault on both neighbors, expressing remorse for his actions.
Deputy Investigation Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Thana Wisetchai of Nong Prue Police Station confirmed that while Wanchai has surrendered, security footage captured multiple perpetrators. Police are coordinating with Wanchai to contact the homeowner and encourage other suspects to turn themselves in for proper legal proceedings.
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