Pattaya
A security guard at a Pattaya nightclub on Walking Street who assaulted a 63-year-old British tourist came out to publicly apologize. He reportedly admitted he lost control of himself but stated that the intoxicated tourist provoked him and kicked him first in his groin after the guard rejected the tourist from entering his club due to being visibly too intoxicated.
On March 4th, Mr. Patcharapach Sritanyanon, the Banglamung District Chief, summoned Mr. Sarawut, 32, a security guard at the nightclub in question, and Ms. Wilasinee, 45, the manager, to provide clarification about the incident. Mr. Patcharapach reviewed CCTV footage which showed some of the moments leading up to the assault.
According to reports, Mr. Sarawut apologized to the public, the authorities, and the victim for his actions that tarnished Pattaya’s tourism image. He explained that prior to the incident, the tourist was heavily intoxicated and could barely walk.
Mr. Sarawut claimed he tried to prevent the tourist from entering the nightclub as he was allegedly too drunk to enter, but the tourist reportedly kicked him in the groin, causing him to lose control and the incident to escalate on the street as seen in video footage. He admitted his wrongdoing and later met with police officers at the Pattaya Police Station, where both parties apologized to one another. The British tourist, who was not seriously injured and has recovered, reportedly admitted he was drunk and struck first and declined to press charges.
Ms. Wilasinee, the manager, stated that Mr. Sarawut was generally calm but lost control after being provoked by the tourist. The shop has temporarily suspended Mr. Sarawut and plans to hold further meetings to improve staff behavior.
Police withheld the name of the venue where the altercation took place, but stressed that the tourist in question had been denied entry due to his apparent intoxication which led to the incident.
This most recent incident comes only a few days after police held a major meeting with over a hundred bar and entertainment venue owners and managers in Pattaya, hosted at the Alcazar Cabaret, in which they specifically warned venues to never, ever attack a customer, even aggressive ones, and instead to call police immediately if a dispute was escalating and allow properly trained law enforcement to resolve any outstanding problems.
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