A British tourist became unconscious after being stabbed during a heated argument in the well-known holiday spot of Pattaya, Thailand. The 22-year-old man was attacked in the thigh and sought refuge in a 7-Eleven store, where the assailant pursued him and inflicted the injury.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the victim collapsed from the wound, prompting shoppers to flee while store workers acted swiftly to assist. Some bystanders managed to corner the attacker until police arrived and apprehended him. Paramedics provided initial aid to the victim at the scene before he was transported to the hospital.
Despite the severity of his condition, the British man discharged himself from medical care and returned to the bar area in the city. Police officials indicated that legal action would be pursued once the victim was able to provide a statement. The suspect, who denied drug-related allegations but admitted to the stabbing, claimed self-defense in response to an altercation that escalated into violence.
Law enforcement confirmed the suspect’s detention and the recovery of two knives as evidence. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the dispute, with authorities noting the victim’s intoxicated state at the time of the incident. Additional details about the incident are still being examined, and the suspect remains in custody pending further legal procedures.
