Tourist Challenges Bouncer, Knocked Out During Thai New Year Celebrations

A drunk tourist in Pattaya, Thailand, sparked outrage after harassing female bar staff, including lifting a waitress and attempting to kiss a manager, before pouring beer over a bouncer's head. Despite repeated attempts by staff and security to de-escalate the situation and remove him from the premises, the tourist continued to provoke the bouncers and challenged them to a fight. One bouncer, trained in Muay Thai, accepted the challenge and knocked the tourist down with a single punch, after which other staff and onlookers joined in the altercation. The incident was captured on viral video and witnessed by a large crowd during Thai New Year's celebrations. Police later questioned the bar's staff and security, who apologized publicly for their actions but emphasized that they were provoked after trying to handle the matter peacefully. No official complaints were filed, and onlookers generally felt the tourist's behavior justified the response he received.