A group of motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya are facing public criticism after a video clip showed them assaulting foreign tourists following a Songkran water-splashing incident on Sunday night.
The incident took place on 13 April 2026 inside Soi 6, Pattaya Beach, in Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung district. In the footage, men wearing orange motorcycle taxi vests were seen kicking and punching a foreign tourist who fell to the ground, while another foreigner attempted to intervene and help his companion amid a crowded area.
Police said the altercation reportedly began after the tourists were seen playing water with local riders and accidentally splashed a group of motorcycle taxi drivers, leading to an argument that escalated into violence. The incident occurred outside a beer bar, but by the time officers arrived, both victims and attackers had already left the scene.
No formal complaint has been filed with Pattaya City Police Station, but investigators are reviewing the incident and collecting evidence to determine the exact circumstances and pursue legal action.
