PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night disturbance on Pattaya Beach Road ended with the arrest of an intoxicated foreign man after he allegedly refused to pay a Thai woman and later turned aggressive toward authorities.
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on May 4 in front of Mae Sri Ruen Restaurant on Pattaya Beach Road. A Thai woman called for help after claiming the foreign man failed to settle a payment.
Officials from Pattaya’s special affairs unit, along with municipal officers and police from Pattaya City Police Station, responded to the scene.
They found a man believed to be a Moroccan national, aged around 30–35, heavily intoxicated and behaving aggressively. Authorities said he repeatedly shouted abuse at officers and refused to cooperate. He was unable to present identification documents.
While officers attempted to escort him to the police station, the man reportedly fled on foot toward Soi 12 along Beach Road. He was later apprehended after a brief pursuit.
Police said the suspect continued to act aggressively and appeared ready to attack officers before being restrained, handcuffed, and taken into custody to calm down.
According to officials, legal proceedings are now underway as the man remains in custody for disorderly conduct and non-cooperation.
