Pattaya, Thailand – A confrontation at a popular Indian nightclub in Pattaya’s Walking Street entertainment district has escalated into a legal battle. The incident, which occurred at 4:00 AM on September 26th, 2025, involved Mr. Rohit, a 33-year-old Indian tourist, who claims he was assaulted and threatened with a firearm by the nightclub’s manager and security personnel. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a necklace and high bar tab, leading to Mr. Rohit being allegedly dragged behind the club and beaten before he filed a complaint with Pattaya City Police. Our original article on the incident can be found here.
On October 1st, 2025, at 12:00 PM, Mr. V, a 35-year-old Indian national and a manager at the club in question, surrendered to authorities at Pattaya City Police Station. Accompanied by his lawyer, Mr. V turned over a designer lighter shaped like a gun which he claimed was the so-called weapon involved in the incident, which is actually just a designer lighter. He faced serious charges, including violations of the Firearms Act, unlawful detention, and assault. Mr. V denied all allegations and posted a 100,000 baht cash bail to fight the case in court.
A close associate of the manager, speaking anonymously under the pseudonym Mr. Tone, aged 32, provided further context to Thai media. He revealed that Mr. V and Mr. Rohit had known each other for about five months and were on friendly terms, even joking and taking photos together on the night of the incident. The dispute reportedly began over a borrowed necklace, which was returned prior to the altercation. According to Mr. Tone, the situation escalated when Mr. Rohit allegedly left the club without settling a 450,000 baht bill and went to another venue.
When contacted by the manager to return and pay, Mr. Rohit allegedly insulted and verbally provoked Mr. V, leading to a physical confrontation. Mr. Tone insisted the firearm was merely a designer lighter used earlier to light a cigarette, which he claims Mr. Rohit knew was not a real weapon. Mr. Tone called for police to ensure fairness in the investigation.
Meanwhile, Mr. Rohit, the complainant, remains resolute in pursuing legal action to the fullest extent. He insists that the nightclub manager brandished a real firearm to intimidate him and denies any provocation on his part. Mr. Rohit claims he was severely assaulted and is prepared to identify the accused in a police lineup and proceed with the case in court.
As a result of mediation unable to proceed and differing accounts of the events that took place both parties will take the matter to court, said Pattaya police.
