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Indian Tourist Beaten in Pattaya After Alleged Sex-Work Payment Dispute Caught on Video

Thai police say they will proceed once the injured visitor is able to file a formal complaint.

Overview

  • Videos circulating online show 52-year-old Indian national Raj Jasuja being confronted and assaulted on a Pattaya street after a dispute over payment for sexual services.
  • The altercation began near the entrance to Walking Street, where a witness reported an argument with a transgender sex worker that escalated before others joined in.
  • Footage and reports indicate bystanders helped pull Jasuja from a car before he was kicked and beaten, after which emergency responders intervened.
  • Rescue workers treated injuries to his face and the back of his head at the scene before transporting him to a local hospital for further care.
  • Police have identified the case from local reports and viral videos and state that a detailed investigation will follow the victim’s formal complaint, as the incident renews concerns about street-level safety in the tourist hub.