Two foreign men caused chaos on Walking Street Pattaya after discharging a dry chemical fire extinguisher into crowds and surrounding areas, prompting tourists to run for safety. The incident, which circulated widely on social media, was reported at 05:16 on 12 April, with witnesses saying it occurred around 04:00 after entertainment venues had closed.
A 43-year-old motorcycle taxi rider said the men appeared to be spraying the extinguisher for fun, similar to Songkran water play. Locals who tried to intervene were ignored, and one was reportedly pushed while attempting to seize the extinguisher before the suspects fled. Residual chemical dust was later found on vehicles and shopfronts, though no injuries from inhalation have been reported. The incident has drawn criticism for damaging Pattaya’s tourism image.
