A security guard working at a nightclub in Thailand’s Phra Nakhon district has been accused of assault after a video of him hitting a foreign tourist who was already in handcuffs circulated on social media.
he Thai authorities have arrested and charged the security guard, named Thongchai, with physical assault. The incident took place on February 25th when a Club Khaosan employee informed Thongchai that a foreigner had taken a bottle of water without paying for it. The man in question, a well-known YouTuber, acknowledged taking the bottle when he was confronted by Thongchai, believing it to be free.
Slap in face multiple times
During the altercation, Thongchai handcuffed the foreigner and hit him twice in the face.
After the event, the nightclub management publicly apologized and confirmed that they had filed a police complaint against the security guard, who has been terminated for breaking the company’s rules. They also pledged to provide compensation to the victim and implement further training for their employees to enhance their level of service.
The superintendent of Chana Songkram Police Station instructed all bouncers in the vicinity to refrain from using violence while on duty, emphasising that such actions could make visitors feel unsafe and discourage them from visiting Thailand.
Several netizens have criticised the establishment, accusing it of harming Thailand’s image as a popular tourist destination. Some have even advocated for stricter penalties to prevent travellers from experiencing mistreatment of this kind.