Walking Street Brawl: Indian Tourist Mobbed by Trans Group Over ‘Unpaid Sex Bill’

Indian Tourist Mobbed by Trans Group: A violent altercation erupted on Pattaya’s famous Walking Street early Saturday morning, leaving an Indian tourist hospitalised after an alleged dispute over payment for sexual services led to a group attack by transgender women.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on December 27 near the entrance to Walking Street. Rescue workers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation responded to reports of a foreign national being assaulted and arrived to find 52-year-old Raj Jasuja injured at the scene.

According to initial reports, Mr Jasuja had sustained visible wounds to his face and the back of his head. Paramedics provided immediate first aid on-site before transferring him to Pattamakun Hospital for further medical treatment.

A 19-year-old witness, identified only as Phongphon, told rescue workers that the violence stemmed from a heated argument between the tourist and a transgender sex worker. Phongphon stated he observed the two individuals chasing and striking one another in what appeared to be a dispute over an unpaid service fee. The witness alleged that the Indian man had failed to pay the full amount agreed upon for sexual services.

As the confrontation escalated, the sex worker reportedly called for assistance, prompting several friends to join the fray. The group of transgender women then allegedly gang-attacked the tourist before authorities arrived.

Local law enforcement has been notified of the incident. Police officers told the We Love Pattaya Facebook page that they are waiting for Mr Jasuja to fully recover from his injuries before asking him to file a formal complaint. Officers stated that a full investigation will proceed in accordance with Thai law once the victim is able to give his statement.

This altercation marks the latest in a series of similar conflicts in the resort city. In recent months, Pattaya has seen multiple reports of violence involving Indian tourists and transgender sex workers, often sparked by disputes over service fees or allegations of inappropriate conduct.

In October, three transgender women attacked two Indian nationals at a hotel and fled with valuables worth 24,000 baht following a pricing disagreement. Similarly, in September, a confrontation occurred after a tourist allegedly touched a sex worker without consent.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as Pattaya works to maintain its safety reputation amidst a recovering tourism sector.