SHOCKING footage shows the moment a British man was brutally kicked in the head during a massive bar brawl in Thailand.
The Brit is now thought to be in a coma in intensive care after a bouncer’s savage attack.
The holidaymaker and his two friends had been drinking in the red-light city Pattaya before the chaos unfolded on Friday night.
They began arguing over the bill with staff in the Helicopter Bar – claiming the bar had tried to scam them by inflating the receipt.
Soon a huge fight unfolded on the street outside, as female dancers and bystanders watched on in horror and tried to intervene.
Three security guards dressed in black pounced on the men, one in a grey shirt and one in a white one, knocking them to the floor.
Disturbing video shows the man in white lying defeated on the ground, raising his hands pleading for them to stop.
As he begins to sit up, one of the guards takes a long run-up and delivers a horrific football kick to the side of his head at full force.
The Sun has chosen not the show video of the moment the man was assaulted.
He lay completely still on the pavement following the attack, as people crowded around and fanned him.
Witnesses have said he is now fighting for his life in intensive care.
His companion, in a grey top, also receives a blow to the head from another security guard while on the ground.
Cops refused to provide any official details about the tourist.
Speaking today, Sergeant Major Arthon from Pattaya City police station said the three security guards have been warned about their conduct but have not been arrested or charged.
He said: “The tourist in the video who was attacked has not filed a police report, so we cannot assign an investigating officer.
“There’s no case open until they complain. We’ve had a look around but can’t find them.
“Yes, we’re still checking CCTV to see what happened to them.
“There are rumours that he is in intensive care but we haven’t heard anything from hospitals.”
One of the women from the bar where the incident unfolded said that the group of three men disputed their drinks bill, which came to around 2,8000 Baht (60 GBP).
Bar hostess Samorn, 38, said that the three men had paid for two prostitutes to drink with them.
She claimed: “Two of the tourists had paid their bills, but another had not and changed his seat several times.
“I asked them to pay the bill, but the tourist in the white shirt argued that he had already paid.
“I explained that the money I was asking for was the payment of someone who had not paid and not his own bill.
“They insulted me and said the bar was trying to scam them, so I called the security over and told them the tourist would not pay his bill.”
CCTV shows how the bill was eventually settled – but the tourist in the white shirt then pushed a security guard and the fight escalated.
Police Colonel Nawin Thirawit, superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, said today that the bouncers’ actions had tarnished the image of Pattaya – which relies heavily on tourism.
They were invited to the police station and apologised for “damaging the image of the country”.
The policeman said: “‘”The security guards should have prevented the incident and reported it to the police.
“Anyone who works in this industry must keep their emotions in check and focus on preventing incidents rather than attacking people.
“Cases like this can damage the reputation of the city and deter tourists from visiting.”
Helicopter Bar, which is understood to have British owners, did not respond to requests for comment.
Several other bars on the same street are also owned and managed by the company Nightwish Group.
Tourism in Thailand
THAILAND is a top choice for Brit holidaymakers – with impressive coastlines, countless islands and sunny weather.
The country’s relaxed attitude to drinking and large nightlife offerings also make it a popular spot for those who want to party.
Alongside the islands known for their party scenes – cities like Bangkok or Pattaya are a big hit.
Pattaya – which was a quiet fishing village – is now known for its resorts, 24-hour clubs and red-light district.
But the country appears to be clamping down more and more on the less-desired effects of its booming tourism industry – like drug and alcohol abuse.
Thailand’s new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, announced last year that the government is set to change its cannabis policy.
It was the first country in Asia to decriminalise the drug – leading the countless weed cafes and dispensaries in Bangkok, Pattaya or Chiang Mai.
Now its set to be restricted for medical use only.
Concerns are also rising about the impact of overtourism on the country – despite its contribution to Thailand’s economy.
Emily Foster is a globe-trotting journalist based in the UK. Her articles offer readers a global perspective on international events, exploring complex geopolitical issues and providing a nuanced view of the world’s most pressing challenges.
