Pattaya, Thailand – January 4, 2026
A 52-year-old Indian tourist was hospitalized after a violent altercation with a group of transgender women in Thailand's bustling Pattaya nightlife district, stemming from a dispute over payment for escort services. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of December 27, 2025, near the beachside entrance to Walking Street, has sparked outrage online following the emergence of graphic videos showing the man being dragged from a vehicle and beaten by his assailants.
The victim, identified as Raj Jasuja from India, was rushed to Pattamakun Hospital by rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation around 5:30 a.m. local time after sustaining injuries during the attack. Eyewitness accounts and circulating footage describe a heated exchange that escalated rapidly into a group assault, highlighting tensions in Pattaya's red-light areas where sex work is prevalent but legally ambiguous.
According to a 19-year-old Thai witness, Pongpol Boonchid, the confrontation began when Jasuja argued with one of the transgender sex workers over the agreed fee for services. Boonchid told local media that the initial dispute involved mutual chasing and physical blows between Jasuja and the woman, before she called for reinforcements. "They were hitting each other at first, but then more joined in and it turned into a beating," he recounted.
Video footage, which has amassed millions of views across social media platforms including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, captures the harrowing moments in stark detail. In one widely shared clip lasting over a minute, three transgender women—dressed in casual nighttime attire—are seen surrounding a yellow taxi as Jasuja attempts to flee inside. The women yank him out by his arms and shirt, kicking and punching him repeatedly on the ground while he curls up defensively. Onlookers, including other pedestrians and bystanders, mill about the dimly lit street but do not immediately intervene, with some appearing to film the scene on their phones. The chaotic brawl spills onto the pavement near neon-lit bars and food stalls, underscoring the rowdy atmosphere of Pattaya's infamous Walking Street.
Jasuja, who has not issued a public statement since the incident, was treated for bruises and minor injuries but is reportedly stable and expected to be discharged soon. Thai authorities, including Pattaya police, have confirmed they are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to corroborate the events. "We will wait for the victim to file a formal complaint once he recovers fully before proceeding with a full investigation," a police spokesperson said, adding that no arrests have been made as of January 4. The transgender women involved have not been publicly identified, and police have urged restraint amid the viral backlash.
The episode has reignited discussions about safety for tourists in Pattaya, a coastal city known for its vibrant but sometimes volatile nightlife scene. Advocacy groups for sex workers have cautioned against blanket vilification, noting that disputes in informal economies like this often involve complex consent and payment issues. Meanwhile, Indian consular officials in Bangkok have been contacted for support, though no official response has been issued yet.
As videos continue to circulate—with captions like "No Money, No Honey" underscoring the payment angle—the incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with unregulated encounters abroad. Pattaya authorities have not commented on potential enforcement measures in the area.
This report is based on eyewitness accounts, police statements, and publicly available video evidence. Updates will follow as the investigation progresses.
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