Two British tourists were filmed brawling in the early hours of October 6 in Pattaya, Thailand, over a parking space, only to reconcile and go for a massage together. The incident occurred on Soi Buakhao, a street in the city's red-light district, at around 2:49 am.
According to Lieutenant Manasak Ponyiam of Pattaya City Police, both men were intoxicated and had rented scooters. One scooter scratched the other, sparking a heated argument. The younger man punched the older one, and the pair exchanged blows in front of stunned locals. Bystanders watched as the men fought near busy traffic.
In a bizarre turn, the man in a white shirt suddenly approached his opponent, shook his hand, and put an arm around his neck in a friendly gesture. Police confirmed that the men later went for a massage together and no complaint was filed. One local exclaimed, 'Why did I try to stop them!'
Massage parlour owner Pimpaa, 38, said the man in white had rammed another foreign motorcyclist who parked in front of her shop. She claimed the man refused to apologise, leading to the fight. The injured rider received first aid, and police were called to control the situation.
Pattaya, often dubbed 'Sin City', has long been a destination for sex tourism, but recent crime and accidents have prompted authorities to improve safety measures, including better lighting and CCTV, in an effort to rebrand the city as family-friendly.
