Police in Pattaya are investigating a violent gang attack involving a group of teenagers armed with knives and baseball bats who targeted a 25-year-old Bolt driver and his friend in front of a rental building near the Thepprasit Community Housing.
The victims, identified as Mr. Suthat Suebsakul, 25, and Mr. Supachok Kaewngam, 20, reported the incident to Pol. Lt. Anirut Jehrae, Deputy Inspector at Pattaya City Police Station, shortly after the assault.
According to Mr. Suthat, he was waiting outside the building for his girlfriend when 7–8 teenagers on motorcycles suddenly arrived. The group brandished weapons and attempted to attack him and his friend. Though the two men managed to avoid direct injury, the assailants smashed Mr. Suthat’s mobile phone and vandalized his motorcycle before fleeing.
Before leaving the scene, the attackers shouted chilling threats: “If I see you again, you’re done!”
During questioning, Mr. Suthat revealed that he had only recently moved from Rayong to Pattaya to work as a Bolt driver. He also disclosed that he had just begun dating his current girlfriend two days earlier. Unbeknownst to him, she had previously been in a relationship with one of the attackers.
In the days leading up to the assault, the ex-boyfriend allegedly drove past Mr. Suthat’s residence multiple times, glaring at him menacingly. Police believe this ongoing tension may have motivated the coordinated attack.
Following the complaint, Pattaya police reviewed CCTV footage from cameras in the area. Investigators confirmed that the footage clearly captured the suspects and their motorcycles, giving officers strong leads in tracking them down. Authorities say the group will face charges once apprehended, ranging from property damage to making criminal threats and unlawful assembly with weapons.
This case highlights the growing concerns over youth gang activity in Pattaya, where disputes often escalate into violent confrontations. Community members have expressed alarm that personal conflicts, such as relationship disputes, are increasingly spilling into public acts of violence.
Mr. Suthat told reporters that while he was unharmed, the incident left him shaken and fearful for his safety. He emphasized that he had no prior conflicts with anyone in Pattaya before meeting his new girlfriend and described the attack as both unexpected and overwhelming.
Police have urged residents and victims of similar gang-related incidents to come forward immediately so that authorities can respond swiftly and prevent further violence. Officers say they are confident the suspects will be arrested soon given the clarity of the CCTV evidence.
As of now, the investigation remains ongoing, with Pattaya City Police vowing to bring the attackers to justice. Meanwhile, both Mr. Suthat and Mr. Supachok are said to be cooperating fully with authorities, hoping the perpetrators are caught before the threats become reality.
The violent attack underscores how personal disputes, when fueled by jealousy and group retaliation, can spiral into dangerous public assaults—placing not only the intended victims but also the wider community at risk.
