The altercation took place in front of a hotel on Sukhumvit 11, with the initial dispute involving three Filipinos and two Thais. After a heated exchange, the two groups separated, only to encounter each other again on Soi Sukhumvit 11, where a larger group of Filipino transvestites and a smaller group of Thais engaged in a physical fight.
As a result of the altercation, several Thais sustained injuries and filed a complaint at Lumpini police station.
After the incident, Thai transvestites congregated in front of the hotel on Soi Sukhumvit 11, awaiting the return of the Filipino transvestites. When police arrived at the hotel to escort two of the Filipinos to the police station, another fight broke out, resulting in further injuries.
According to Pol Maj Gen Withawat Chinkham, commander of the Metropolitan Police Division 5, the two groups had separate disagreements that escalated into a larger conflict. Social media posts summoned more individuals to the scene, leading to the incident captured in video clips.
Police have not yet filed charges against anyone involved in the altercation. They are currently collecting and reviewing evidence, which includes footage from surveillance cameras and police body cameras. Authorities aim to identify as many individuals involved in the incident as possible and will be checking nearby hotels where the Filipino transvestites have been staying.
A conflict between Filipino and Thai transvestites in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit 11 area has prompted authorities to examine the legal status of the Filipino participants. Following a physical altercation on Monday night, police are currently investigating whether the Filipino transvestites have valid visas and are abiding by Thai labor laws.
How the fight started
According to netizens, the fight started after 15-18 Filipino transvestites attacked two Thai transvestites and even took away their money.
The two Thai transvestites decided to seek help on LGBTQ+ groups in Facebook which gathered “thousands” of people to the hotel where the Filipinos were staying and waited them out to leave the hotel so they will attack them.