Thai man alleges police officer assault over Laotian bar girl

A Thai man accused a police officer and his friends of physically assaulting him over a Laotian bar girl in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo on Saturday, September 21.

The 40 year old Thai man, Sarawut, asked Channel 7 to help him seek justice, claiming he was assaulted by a police officer and his two friends at around 2am on Saturday outside a karaoke bar on Sa Kaeo-Chantaburi Road in Sa Kaeo province.

Sarawut explained that the karaoke bar was owned by a community leader in the province. The bar always opened late but the owner had never faced any punishment due to his influence in the area. Moreover, many Laotian nationals worked at the bar and there were suspicions regarding their work permits.

Sarawut stated that he visited the karaoke bar with another friend and they were enjoying singing together. While singing and drinking alcohol, Sarawut also flirted with a Laotian bar girl who was working at the cashier counter that night.

Subsequently, a group of suspects arrived at the bar, including a police sergeant major and his friends. The officer complained to the bar staff about why they allowed Sarawut and his friend to use the karaoke service until very late, at 2am.

Consequently, Sarawut and his friend stopped singing. They were enjoying their drinks as usual when the police officer and his friends approached them. One of the suspects separated and restrained Sarawut’s friend while the police officer and another man punched Sarawut in the face.

Sarawut’s friend managed to break free and intervene, causing the attackers to stop. The police officer then accused Sarawut of flirting with his girlfriend, the bar girl at the counter.

“Don’t mess with me and my girlfriend!”

Sarawut stated that he and his friend apologised to the police officer multiple times but the officer would not accept their apologies. They immediately rushed home and later reported the incident at Mueang Sa Kaeo Police Station the following day.

However, Sarawut was worried that he would not receive justice because the security camera footage of the attack had been deleted. He was also concerned that the bar owner would side with the police officer, allowing the officer to escape punishment.

As of now, there is no update on the case, and no relevant authorities have come forward to clarify the matter.