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Metro
17-07-2025
- Metro
Nine bar staff arrested for beating on British tourist over £460 bill
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A British backpacker was the target of a frenzied attack after refusing to pay for overpriced drinks at a bar in Thailand. Nine bar workers have been arrested for attacking Cameron James Wilkins, 26, after he refused to pay a £460 bill for his drinks at the Diamond Karaoke Bar in Chiang Mai. The outraged holidaymaker, from Solihull, reportedly refused to pay the gouged bill. As he was walking outside to take a taxi, the employees launched an attack. Disturbing footage showed the workers restraining Cameron near the entrance of the venue, before others took turns kicking him. 'I'll pay in cash. I swear. I'll come to pay in cash,' Cameron repeated. Police said they launched an investigation after video of the brutal attack emerged online. Colonel Pratchaya Thisala said: 'The British tourist was travelling alone. According to the initial medical examination, he only sustained minor injuries, and nothing was broken. 'There is a lot of witness testimony and evidence. The security camera footage shows that an argument started inside the bar. 'The foreigner wanted to return to his accommodation first and suggested they talk again later, but the other party didn't agree. The altercation then escalated outside the bar.' Theerasak Rattanaboontawee, 24, Siladol Charoenchai, 20, Naruerong Mueanchan, 28, Apirchart Kiatnet, 22, Adisarn Surin, 22, Sakda Tawong, 22, Santi Khamnang, 18, and Somsri Armo, 28, have been arrested. A ninth worker, Worapoj Sukittikul, 23, called police to surrender himself, they said. The suspects were charged with assault, operating an unlicensed entertainment venue, and selling alcohol beyond legal hours. The bar has also been closed following the incident. Locals said the bar had been operating for only two months under new management, after the previous owner had sold the business. Police were often called to the bar after arguments between staff and patrons, often over allegedly inflated bills. Most of the customers were tourists, usually dropped off by hired drivers or vans who were reportedly paid with commissions by the bar. Overcharging and adding hidden fees have become common practices in Thai tourist hotspots, where staff inflate bills to fleece cash from unsuspecting foreign visitors. Last year, a dispute left one British tourist in a coma after a security guard at a bar in Thailand kicked him in the head. The bouncer, who has apologised for his actions, was working alongside two others when an argument broke out between the bar's hostess and three British men. The hostess said the men insulted her when she told them some of their bill hadn't been paid and refused to hand over any money, saying they were being scammed. She called security and CCTV shows the tourists settled their bill, but one of them then pushed one of the bouncers, causing a brawl to break out in the street. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Granny, 80, accidentally 'burns eyes' of bathers after letting off pepper spray in spa MORE: Woman 'filmed herself having sex with Buddhist monks and blackmailed them for £9,000,000' MORE: Model's fury at phone snatchers after thieves take her mobile twice in three months
The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror moment Brit is dragged out of holiday bar and beaten by staff for refusing to pay eye-watering £460 drinks bill
THIS is the horror moment a British tourist was dragged out of a holiday bar and beaten by staff after allegedly refusing to pay a staggering £460 drinks bill. Disturbing footage from the bar in Thailand's Chiang Mai city shows the shirtless holidaymaker being manhandled near the entrance as chaos erupts. Advertisement 4 A Brit tourist was dragged from a Thai bar and beaten by staff after allegedly refusing to pay a £460 drinks bill Credit: ViralPress 4 People could be seen grabbing the holidaymaker as others kicked him repeatedly Credit: ViralPress 4 Cops say the argument started inside the bar Credit: ViralPress At least six men can be seen grabbing his arms and legs while others unleash a barrage of kicks to his body as he pleads: 'I'll pay in cash. I swear. I'll come pay in cash.' The 26-year-old solo traveller was reportedly charged an inflated 20,000 baht - around £460 - for drinks at the Diamond Karaoke Bar on Wednesday night. But when he refused to pay and tried to leave, bar workers chased him outside and launched into the brutal attack. Thai cops confirmed that nine staff members have been arrested in connection with the brawl, which was caught on camera and shared widely online. Advertisement Read more world news Colonel Pratchaya Thisala, from the local Black Hawk police unit, said: "The British tourist was travelling alone. "According to the initial medical examination, he only sustained minor injuries and nothing was broken. "There is a lot of witness testimony and evidence. The security camera footage shows that an argument started inside the bar. He added: "The foreigner wanted to return to his accommodation first and suggested they talk again later, but the other party didn't agree. The altercation then escalated outside the bar. At the time, the foreigner was also intoxicated." Advertisement Most read in The Sun Those arrested are aged between 18 and 28, with one of them having reportedly turned himself in. Moment Brits including woman are beaten and kicked by Turkish 'Mad Boys' bouncers in row over bill and 'insulting flag' They now face charges of assault, operating an unlicensed entertainment venue, and selling alcohol past legal hours. Locals said the bar had been operating for only two months under new management, after the previous owner had sold the business. Police were known to make frequent visits to the establishment over recurring arguments between staff and patrons, often over allegedly inflated bills. Advertisement Most of the customers were tourists, usually dropped off by hired drivers or vans who were reportedly paid with commissions by the bar. The bar has since been shut down by authorities. It comes as another holiday bar brawl made headlines after The wild scene unfolded outside the Mad Boys restaurant in Marmaris on June 2 after a row reportedly erupted over an unpaid 5,000 TL (£92) bill and alleged insults directed at the Turkish flag. Advertisement Footage shows the fight breaking out on the pavement as male staff launch a violent frenzy of punches and kicks. Two tourists are knocked to the ground and mercilessly kicked as they lie curled up on the pavement. In an astonishing moment, one restaurant worker even leaps out of a window to join the melee, as stunned passersby scream in horror. A male Brit can be seen trying to fend off attackers, shadow boxing as chaos swirls around him. Advertisement Two women attempting to break up the fight are also punched and stamped on before collapsing. 4 Nine staff members, aged between 18 and 28, were arrested by Thai police Credit: ViralPress
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Horror moment Brit is dragged out of holiday bar and beaten by staff for refusing to pay eye-watering £460 drinks bill
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the horror moment a British tourist was dragged out of a holiday bar and beaten by staff after allegedly refusing to pay a staggering £460 drinks bill. Disturbing footage from the bar in Thailand's Chiang Mai city shows the shirtless holidaymaker being manhandled near the entrance as chaos erupts. 4 A Brit tourist was dragged from a Thai bar and beaten by staff after allegedly refusing to pay a £460 drinks bill Credit: ViralPress 4 People could be seen grabbing the holidaymaker as others kicked him repeatedly Credit: ViralPress 4 Cops say the argument started inside the bar Credit: ViralPress At least six men can be seen grabbing his arms and legs while others unleash a barrage of kicks to his body as he pleads: 'I'll pay in cash. I swear. I'll come pay in cash.' The 26-year-old solo traveller was reportedly charged an inflated 20,000 baht - around £460 - for drinks at the Diamond Karaoke Bar on Wednesday night. But when he refused to pay and tried to leave, bar workers chased him outside and launched into the brutal attack. Thai cops confirmed that nine staff members have been arrested in connection with the brawl, which was caught on camera and shared widely online. Colonel Pratchaya Thisala, from the local Black Hawk police unit, said: "The British tourist was travelling alone. "According to the initial medical examination, he only sustained minor injuries and nothing was broken. "There is a lot of witness testimony and evidence. The security camera footage shows that an argument started inside the bar. He added: "The foreigner wanted to return to his accommodation first and suggested they talk again later, but the other party didn't agree. The altercation then escalated outside the bar. At the time, the foreigner was also intoxicated." Those arrested are aged between 18 and 28, with one of them having reportedly turned himself in. Moment Brits including woman are beaten and kicked by Turkish 'Mad Boys' bouncers in row over bill and 'insulting flag' They now face charges of assault, operating an unlicensed entertainment venue, and selling alcohol past legal hours. Locals said the bar had been operating for only two months under new management, after the previous owner had sold the business. Police were known to make frequent visits to the establishment over recurring arguments between staff and patrons, often over allegedly inflated bills. Most of the customers were tourists, usually dropped off by hired drivers or vans who were reportedly paid with commissions by the bar. The bar has since been shut down by authorities. It comes as another holiday bar brawl made headlines after British tourists were filmed being battered by restaurant bouncers in Turkey. The wild scene unfolded outside the Mad Boys restaurant in Marmaris on June 2 after a row reportedly erupted over an unpaid 5,000 TL (£92) bill and alleged insults directed at the Turkish flag. Footage shows the fight breaking out on the pavement as male staff launch a violent frenzy of punches and kicks. Two tourists are knocked to the ground and mercilessly kicked as they lie curled up on the pavement. In an astonishing moment, one restaurant worker even leaps out of a window to join the melee, as stunned passersby scream in horror. A male Brit can be seen trying to fend off attackers, shadow boxing as chaos swirls around him. Two women attempting to break up the fight are also punched and stamped on before collapsing.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- The Sun
Horror moment Brit is dragged out of holiday bar and beaten by staff for refusing to pay eye-watering £460 drinks bill
THIS is the horror moment a British tourist was dragged out of a holiday bar and beaten by staff after allegedly refusing to pay a staggering £460 drinks bill. Disturbing footage from the bar in Thailand 's Chiang Mai city shows the shirtless holidaymaker being manhandled near the entrance as chaos erupts. 3 3 At least six men can be seen grabbing his arms and legs while others unleash a barrage of kicks to his body as he pleads: 'I'll pay in cash. I swear. I'll come pay in cash.' The 26-year-old solo traveller was reportedly charged an inflated 20,000 baht - around £460 - for drinks at the Diamond Karaoke Bar on Wednesday night. But when he refused to pay and tried to leave, bar workers chased him outside and launched into the brutal attack. Thai cops confirmed that nine staff members have been arrested in connection with the brawl, which was caught on camera and shared widely online. Colonel Pratchaya Thisala, from the local Black Hawk police unit, said: "The British tourist was travelling alone. "According to the initial medical examination, he only sustained minor injuries and nothing was broken. "There is a lot of witness testimony and evidence. The security camera footage shows that an argument started inside the bar. He added: "The foreigner wanted to return to his accommodation first and suggested they talk again later, but the other party didn't agree. The altercation then escalated outside the bar. At the time, the foreigner was also intoxicated." Those arrested are aged between 18 and 28, with one of them having reportedly turned himself in. Moment Brits including woman are beaten and kicked by Turkish 'Mad Boys' bouncers in row over bill and 'insulting flag' They now face charges of assault, operating an unlicensed entertainment venue, and selling alcohol past legal hours. Locals said the bar had been operating for only two months under new management, after the previous owner had sold the business. Police were known to make frequent visits to the establishment over recurring arguments between staff and patrons, often over allegedly inflated bills. Most of the customers were tourists, usually dropped off by hired drivers or vans who were reportedly paid with commissions by the bar. The bar has since been shut down by authorities. It comes as another holiday bar brawl made headlines after British tourists were filmed being battered by restaurant bouncers in Turkey. The wild scene unfolded outside the Mad Boys restaurant in Marmaris on June 2 after a row reportedly erupted over an unpaid 5,000 TL (£92) bill and alleged insults directed at the Turkish flag. Footage shows the fight breaking out on the pavement as male staff launch a violent frenzy of punches and kicks. Two tourists are knocked to the ground and mercilessly kicked as they lie curled up on the pavement. In an astonishing moment, one restaurant worker even leaps out of a window to join the melee, as stunned passersby scream in horror. A male Brit can be seen trying to fend off attackers, shadow boxing as chaos swirls around him. Two women attempting to break up the fight are also punched and stamped on before collapsing. 3
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment Brit 'given rip-off £460 drinks bill' pleads with attackers to stop as Thai bar workers pin him down and kick him when he refuses to pay
Nine bar workers have been arrested in Thailand for attacking a British tourist over an inflated bar bill in Thailand. The staff charged the 26-year-old customer, who was visiting alone, an overpriced 20,000 baht (£460) for his drinks at the Diamond Karaoke Bar in Chiang Mai, on Wednesday. The outraged holidaymaker reportedly refused to pay and stormed off without settling the bill. As he walked outside to take a taxi, the employees allegedly assaulted him. Disturbing footage shows the workers trying to rip the shirt off the British holidaymaker near the entrance of the venue. Several men held his arms and legs and others repeatedly kicked him as the man desperately tried to defend himself. The Brit was heard wheezing: 'I'll pay in cash. I swear. I'll come pay in cash.' Police said they launched an investigation after video of the brutal attack emerged online. Colonel Pratchaya Thisala, superintendent of the local station's Black Hawk team, said: 'The British tourist was travelling alone. According to the initial medical examination, he only sustained minor injuries and nothing was broken. 'There is a lot of witness testimony and evidence. The security camera footage shows that an argument started inside the bar. 'The foreigner wanted to return to his accommodation first and suggested they talk again later, but the other party didn't agree. 'The altercation then escalated outside the bar. At the time, the foreigner was also intoxicated.' Police have arrested eight individuals identified as Theerasak Rattanaboontawee, 24, Siladol Charoenchai, 20, Naruerong Mueanchan, 28, Apirchart Kiatnet, 22, Adisarn Surin, 22, Sakda Tawong, 22, Santi Khamnang, 18, and Somsri Armo, 28. The ninth worker, Worapoj Sukittikul, 23, had also called to surrender himself, they said. The suspects were charged with assault, operating an unlicensed entertainment venue, and selling alcohol beyond legal hours. The bar has also been closed following the incident. Locals said the bar had been operating for only two months under new management, after the previous owner had sold the business. One social media user warned visitors against using it after their friends were allegedly ripped-off. 'As a Thai person... I feel ashamed and sorry for what happened,' they wrote, warning people to 'be careful' when visiting bars that seem 'sketchy'. Police were known to make frequent visits to the establishment over recurring arguments between staff and patrons, often over allegedly inflated bills. Most of the customers were tourists, usually dropped off by hired drivers or vans who were reportedly paid with commissions by the bar. Overcharging and adding hidden fees have become common practices in Thai tourist hotspots, where staff inflate bills to fleece cash from unsuspecting foreign visitors, often leading to disputes.
