PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing post has been making waves on social media, telling the story of a night out gone horribly wrong—something not unfamiliar to nightlife spots in Pattaya.
According to the post, a man was attacked by nearly 20 men after a simple accidental bump in a crowded pub escalated. The victim’s brother shared the story, calling for justice and highlighting a deep-rooted problem of violence in our nightlife scenes.
The incident happened on August 9, when the victim and his friends were socializing at a well-known bar. Due to the tight space, his friend accidentally bumped into a group at the next table, which led to a verbal dispute. The bar staff managed to separate them, and it seemed the situation was under control.
But as the victim and his wife left the venue, a large group of nearly 20 men surrounded them, demanding to know where the friend was. When told the friend had already left, the attackers unleashed a brutal assault—punching, kicking, and overpowering him with sheer numbers. The victim suffered multiple bruises and a facial injury requiring stitches.
Shockingly, this all happened right in front of his wife and several security guards from the pub, none of whom stepped in to stop the violence. This raises serious questions about the effectiveness of security measures in nightlife venues and the sense of impunity some attackers feel.
The law states that assault can carry up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 40,000 baht, but if cases are treated merely as “minor fights,” penalties can be as low as a 500 baht fine—far too little to deter such brutal attacks.
The victim is a father of two young children, now forced to explain why his face bears the scars of a violent night caused by reckless aggression from those who should know better.
This isn’t just his family’s problem. It’s a warning to everyone living in Pattaya. If we stay silent, tomorrow it could be your friend, your family member, or even you. Can we accept public violence as normal?
The family vows to pursue legal action fully and calls on the police to bring the attackers to justice. They also demand accountability from the pub for failing to protect their customers.
(Thanks to the person who filmed and allowed the footage to be shared.)
