PATTAYA — A street fight involving Thai nationals and foreign tourists in Pattaya was widely shared on social media after videos showed a chaotic confrontation that reportedly began in the Pratumnak area before spilling into Soi VC in the early hours of Friday.
Police were alerted to the incident at about 4:00 on 20 June in Soi VC, Moo 10, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Officers arriving at the scene found several Thais and foreigners discussing the incident, while one foreign man had sustained a head injury.
The injured foreigner was taken to Pattaya City Police Station for questioning before rescue workers provided first aid.
According to a preliminary police investigation, the altercation began after an argument on Pratumnak Road. The dispute escalated into a pursuit, with those involved running after one another before the confrontation continued inside Soi VC, where the injured man was found.
Videos circulating online showed Thai and foreign individuals exchanging punches as bystanders attempted to intervene and break up the fight.
A witness identified only as Ben, 31, who recorded part of the incident, said he initially saw a foreign woman and a foreign man arguing before the situation escalated. He said the group then moved toward Soi VC, where the fight continued.
Ben added that some public transport drivers and motorcycle taxi riders who tried to stop the altercation were accidentally caught up in the violence.
Police said it remains unclear who was responsible for the injuries sustained during the incident. Officers have questioned those involved and are reviewing CCTV footage from along the route of the confrontation as part of their investigation.
Authorities said the foreigners seen in the videos were unable to provide clear statements immediately after the incident and were taken aside to calm down before further questioning.
Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the dispute and will take legal action as appropriate.
