Pattaya club chaos: Manager stabbed by bartender

A tragedy was narrowly avoided at a newly opened club in South Pattaya when the manager was stabbed by a bartender. Pattaya City police officers responded to the assault report at 4.06am yesterday, June 27, finding 48 year old Peerasak Saeng-arun with a severe stab wound to his torso. Rescuers provided first aid before rushing him to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.

The police identified the suspect as Kanthaphong Rungruangsomboon, a 33 year old bartender, who had fled the scene. Nattaphon Singto, a club employee, revealed that Kanthaphong had been working at the club for only three days and had a dispute with an unnamed waiter.

The tension between Kanthaphong and the waiter escalated into a physical altercation on the day of the incident. When Peerasak, the club manager, attempted to intervene, Kanthaphong allegedly used a sharp object to stab him.

Initial investigations, including a review of CCTV footage from the club, showed Kanthaphong apologising to Peerasak after the stabbing, claiming it was not his intention to cause harm, before fleeing the scene.

Police later tracked down Kanthaphong and took him into custody. He was escorted to the Pattaya City police station for further legal proceedings.

In related news, a violent altercation erupted in Pattaya when a local teenager, angered by a perceived slight, stabbed an outsider. The victim was attempting to help a friend when he was attacked. The police are actively pursuing the suspects.

At 3.06am on June 26, Chaowalit Suwanmanee, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police, received a report of a stabbing incident at Pattaya Beach, opposite Soi Pattaya Beach Seven, Moo 10, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province. Police patrol units, investigators, and rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation promptly responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, a scene of panic greeted the police. Tourists appeared shocked and distressed. On the pavement, they found 19 year old Jesada suffering from a severe knife wound beneath his right breast. Blood was pouring from the injury. Rescue workers provided immediate first aid and urgently transported him to the hospital.