Nong Prue —
At 12:30 AM on November 14th, 2024, Pattaya police responded to a reported altercation at a massage parlor in Nongprue, where a Korean tourist injured the Thai shop owner and her Korean boyfriend.
Ms. Narint, the 43-year-old shop owner, reportedly suffered a dislocated right arm with severe pain, while her unidentified Korean boyfriend sustained facial injuries.
The Korean suspect (whose identity was not publicly revealed) was livestreaming in the shop without permission from Narint.
According to Narint, the tourist, known as a social media influencer, repeatedly filmed at the shop without asking, including entering a private room with a customer receiving an oil massage.
When Narint confronted him and attempted to push his phone away from filming the upset customer, the tourist allegedly threw her to the ground, dislocating her arm. Narint’s Korean boyfriend got involved but was also slightly injured in the altercation.
The tourist reportedly continued livestreaming until police arrived and escorted him to Pattaya police station for questioning. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to ensure a fair investigation for all parties involved.
The tourist did not speak to the press and continued trying to livestream even his own arrest and the police.
Livestreaming in public areas is not against the law in Thailand, however in private areas, like a massage shop, requires the permission of the owner. Additionally, Livestreaming for the purpose of making money or earning a profit regardless if in public or private requires a Thai work permit and work visa. It was unclear if the tourist in question had either.
