It was just past one in the morning, right when the nightlife was in full swing. A 45-year-old British tourist was walking alone down a street in Pattaya when two men on a motorbike suddenly ambushed him. They pulled out a knife and tried to grab his phone. But the tourist wasn’t about to roll over—he fought back right there on the spot. During the struggle, he ended up getting slashed on the ear and the left side of his head. Luckily, they didn't get his phone; realizing they weren't going to score an easy win, the robbers revved their engine and sped off.
Local media pointed out that this is far from the first time a foreign tourist has been targeted and robbed in Thailand. Stories like this pop up every few days, and in the worst cases, people even lose their lives. When crime hits tourists, it always leaves a painful mark.
Walking down the street these days, everyone knows to hold on a bit tighter to their bags. After seeing all the ups and downs over the last few years, tourists know the score. When it comes to safety, empty talk just doesn't give you peace of mind.
