Bikers gang smash LED, sabotages Pattaya’s go-go scene
In a shocking act of vandalism, a gang of masked bikers unleashed a violent attack on a mobile LED advertising truck in Pattaya, causing a staggering 100,000 baht in damage.
The brazen assault, which occurred on Monday night, September 23, saw four to five young men on unlicenced motorcycles armed with metal rods, smashing the truck’s LED display to pieces.
The owner, 24 year old Turkish entrepreneur Sihad, believes the attack was driven by fierce business competition in Pattaya’s notorious entertainment district.
“This attack wasn’t random. I suspect rival businesses are behind it. Our truck was hired by go-go bars to advertise for female staff, and these businesses may have lost staff to the venues we were promoting.”
This isn’t the first time Sihad’s truck has been targeted. A previous incident caused minor damage, but this latest attack is seen as a serious escalation.
“There were masked individuals, deliberately damaging the display. They were clearly out to sabotage.”
While some claim the truck’s brightness irritated drivers, Sihad firmly dismisses this theory, pointing out Pattaya’s vibrant nightlife scene.
“It’s absurd to suggest the brightness is to blame. This is about rivalry.”
Labelling the attack barbaric, Sihad expressed grave concerns for the safety of his employees.
“If the police don’t act swiftly, it could harm the local economy and create a sense of insecurity.”
Police are now combing through CCTV footage, hoping to catch the culprits, reported Pattaya Mail.
In related news, residents in Pattaya are calling for decisive action against vandals who have marred the city’s landscape with graffiti. Electrical control boxes, traffic signs, and private properties along major roads such as Sukhumvit Road, Third Road, and South Pattaya Road have been defaced with graffiti, including gang symbols and vulgar language.
In other news, the ruling Pheu Thai Party defended its proposed casino-entertainment complex project, asserting that it will legalise underground gambling activities and enable the government to collect tax revenue.
