Drunken man arrested threatening people with large knife on Pattaya beach
Pattaya City police arrested a highly intoxicated Bangkok man yesterday afternoon for carrying a large knife and threatening tourists and locals on Pattaya Beach. The incident began at around 11:00am, according to police, who say the man, who was severely intoxicated, was openly carrying a large knife, yelling incoherently and threatening people on the beach.
Police were called by local vendors after the man continued to be a nuisance in the area.
The man was cooperative with police and stated he was “just drunk” and wanted to go home to Bangkok. His name has not been released.
Police stated they will be contacting relatives in Bangkok to ensure he goes home after facing any legal charges.
SOURCE: The Pattaya News
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