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  • 2 weeks later...
On 5/16/2024 at 10:02 PM, Pulci Gorgon said:

Every time I see new posts like th eone above in this thread I have the feeling that tourism in Thailand is becoming more hazardous every year. I hope I'm wrong.

I have been going to Thailand for 14 years and have always felt safe there. Certainly safer than London. There might be a bit more inter-lb friction, possibly due to more substance abuse which can cause aggression.

Is the Vietnam scene more peaceful? 

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Yes it is.  The issue is that the VN scene is somewhat too peaceful.

By the way, I began seriously exploring countries outside of Thailand after feeling that the Thai scene was becoming either unsafe, rife with scams, or plagued by excessively high prices.

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A British man fatally stabbed a Japanese man after a fight in Pattaya on December 29th.
At 06:06 AM, Pattaya police received a report of a violent fight on Pattaya Third Road. Following the report, police, along with rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation and The Pattaya News reporters, rushed to the scene.

Upon arrival, authorities found Mr. Seita Tanabe, a 27-year-old Japanese man, who had been stabbed in the chest with a knife and was bleeding heavily. Rescue workers provided first aid and performed CPR before rushing him to the hospital. However, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.


The other person involved, identified by police only as Mr. David, a 36-year-old British-Thai man, was found with a swollen face, body scratches, and a torn shirt. He appeared heavily intoxicated.


Mr. David was reported to have stabbed Mr. Seita. He reportedly showed no remorse at the scene as he made an “I love you” gesture to officers while being arrested and appeared to be smirking in photos taken after the horrific incident. A knife used in the attack was found at the scene and was collected as evidence.

An eyewitness, identified only as Mr. Bank, last name withheld by request, told The Pattaya News that before the incident, he and Mr. Seita saw Mr. David arguing with his foreign girlfriend. Both he and Mr. Seita tried to stop the argument, which caused Mr. David to punch Mr. Seita in the face. The nature of the argument with the foreign woman and her identity were not disclosed by Pattaya police as of press time.

Mr. Bank then tried to separate the two, but shortly afterward, Mr. Seita retaliated by punching Mr. David. The situation escalated when Mr. David drew a knife and stabbed Mr. Seita in the chest, causing him to collapse in front of everyone. Police arrived shortly after and arrested Mr. David.


The suspect was transported to the hospital for treatment of a dislocated shoulder. However, once at the hospital, the deceased’s girlfriend and a group of the deceased’s friends arrived at the hospital enraged as they shouted and attempted to attack the suspect. Police intervened and moved him to the police station before the situation escalated.

Pattaya police are continuing their investigation to take legal action against the suspect.

 

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22 minutes ago, Pdoggg said:

I believe he refused to pay his bar tab after ringing the bell and when the ladies realised they weren't getting their LD money they became rather incensed.

A few days ago the same paper ran a story about an English guy who claimed he was beaten by the Thai police and wrongly imprisoned, when it transpired that he was lying the paper didn't give a retraction.

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3 hours ago, Quietguy said:

Former ladyboy friends fight in Pattaya beer bar.

https://www.thepattayanews.com/2025/02/25/transgender-brawl-erupts-at-pattaya-beer-bar/ 

The article says the bar is on Pattaya Klang Soi 2 which is a small soi near Sukhumvit which is not really a bar area.

The bar looks a little like the Myth Night complex but that's not quite right either.

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2 hours ago, Pdoggg said:

The article says the bar is on Pattaya Klang Soi 2 which is a small soi near Sukhumvit which is not really a bar area.

The bar looks a little like the Myth Night complex but that's not quite right either.

I'm sure you're correct, I seem to remember seeing those cushions in a bar in Myth Night, the l/h lane from 2nd road.

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Alcohol & Weed do not mix. Your better off buying what you need during the day and have a smoke on your balcony at the end of the night.

Thai Grass is a real creeper, you smoke a joint don't feel anything lol. Then smoke #2, it's start kicking in big time. Before you know it you well and truly smashed.

Also recommend, purchasing a bucket for the balcony just incase you vomit, depending on your constitution and tolerance.

Also this money transfer shit is no good when Stoned 555. Cash is always king in Thailand and always pay and watch that bin like a hawk.

Probably the Hungarian did not speak very little English and things spiralled out of control quickly.

 

 

 

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Officers, both in uniform and plainclothes, conducted surveillance along Pattaya Beach, where suspects were observed loitering near coconut trees, approaching tourists, and offering sexual services. During the operation, authorities apprehended 13 foreign nationals—seven from Uzbekistan and six from Uganda. Some were found to be overstaying their visas, while others held student visas, raising suspicions. Searches of the women’s purses uncovered lubricants and condoms of various sizes, further indicating illicit activities.


All 13 suspects were detained for violating prostitution laws, with two also charged for overstaying their visas. They were handed over to Pattaya City Police for legal proceedings, with visa revocations and deportation processes underway.

 

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No doubt this will end up in the more main stream Pattaya Media.

Apparently on Buddha days, bars will be able to sell Alcohol (not as if it stopped certain bars anyway 555).

I have mixed feelings on this.  I stock up on booze in the hotel room. I know it's permitted to have alcohol in hotel lobbies and airport lounges on the "BD's".

Do you think the authorities have taken things to far?

I will add the YT link later when it reappears in my feed, apologies.

 

 

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