Pattaya Chaos Turns Bloody – A foreign man allegedly attacked motorbike taxi drivers trying to break up a dispute with a transgender companion. PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a drunken argument over unpaid services between a foreign tourist and a transgender woman ended in a violent street brawl early Wednesday morning, leaving one man injured and even the peacekeepers bloodied. The clash erupted around 4:00 a.m. on July 23 in the middle of Soi Buakhao, South Pattaya. Rescue units from Sawang Boriboon Foundation and local police rushed to the scene after reports of a violent altercation with injuries. On the street, responders found a foreign man, estimated to be about 50 years old, lying on the pavement with a severe head wound and blood pooling beneath him. He was given first aid and rushed to hospital. Meanwhile, the Thai group involved stayed on-site to explain the situation to police. According to several motorcycle taxi riders — all claiming to be bystanders — they saw the foreigner arguing with his transgender companion about not paying for her time. When tensions escalated, the riders said they tried to step in to stop the fight peacefully. But instead of calming down, the foreigner allegedly lashed out, swinging punches at anyone nearby. “He was drunk and aggressive. We tried to back off but he came at us,” said one of the riders, whose face was bruised. “I got punched first, then everyone jumped in to stop him.” Police Investigating with CCTV – Officers say footage and witness accounts will help determine who was truly at fault. The transgender woman involved, identified only as Mr. Panya, 38, told police the tourist had gotten drunk and obnoxious, and she simply wanted to leave. “I told him I didn’t want to go with him anymore, but he kept following me. When the win (motorbike taxi guys) stepped in, he tried to hit them too.” The situation quickly spiraled. A video taken by a passerby shows the foreign man lunging at the much smaller Thai drivers before falling and hitting his head. Police say they will review CCTV footage and collect all video evidence to determine exactly what happened. No charges have been filed yet, but authorities confirmed the case will be handled fairly for all sides involved. What’s clear is this: even those trying to break up the fight didn’t escape the chaos — a reminder that in Pattaya, nightlife drama can sometimes leave blood on the streets.