A Pattaya stabbing left a 22-year-old British tourist seriously injured after a confrontation inside a convenience store in Jomtien during the early hours of February 13, 2026.
Police said the incident took place at about 1.06 a.m. at a well-known convenience store on Jomtien Beach Road. Officers from Pattaya City Police Station responded to reports of a violent assault involving a foreign national. Volunteer rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya, a local charitable foundation that provides emergency medical services, also attended the scene.
Victim Taken to Hospital After Late Night Altercation
When officers arrived, they found the injured man, identified as Mr Daniel David Brian Sutton, lying on the floor near a store shelf in a large pool of blood. He had suffered a deep stab wound to his left thigh caused by a sharp object.
Rescue workers administered first aid before transferring him to a nearby hospital. Authorities described his condition as critical at the time of transport.
A foreign man believed to be associated with the victim was present and spoke with police and rescue personnel. His name and relationship to the injured tourist were not released. He did not comment publicly.
Suspect Arrested and Knives Recovered
Police arrested a 23-year-old Thai man, identified as Natthawat Chandthong, at the scene. Bystanders assisted officers in detaining him.
Investigators recovered two knives from a trash bin inside the store: a fruit peeling knife and a kitchen knife. Officers believe these were used in the attack.
In an initial statement, the suspect told police the dispute began earlier when the British tourist approached him and allegedly pressured him to sell ketamine. Ketamine is classified as an illegal narcotic under Thai law. The suspect said he refused and told the tourist drug sales are illegal in Thailand.
He claimed the disagreement escalated into a physical fight, during which he lost a tooth. According to his account, he then followed the tourist into the store and stabbed him in the leg in retaliation. Police have not confirmed this version of events.
Investigation Continues Following Pattaya Stabbing
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the store and collecting witness statements to establish the full circumstances of the Pattaya stabbing.
Pattaya remains one of Thailand’s most visited coastal cities, attracting large numbers of tourists and long-term expatriates each year. Police said further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
