Chaotic Pattaya Night: Burmese Builders’ Machete Clash and the Unraveling Drama

As midnight’s spell was about to conclude on July 1st, the world’s peace collided with an uncalled-for bloodbath when 39-year-old Kyaw Tar Sein was found by Lieutenant Colonel Surachai Chuaykoon and his team, staggering amidst a pool of his own blood. Clearly, the term ‘rough night out’ doesn’t quite encompass the sight of a gaping 10-centimetre wound adorning his scalp.

Witnesses at a nearby minimart saw the injured Kyaw Tar Sein rush into the premises, clutching at his blessed bleeding noggin, hope twinkling in his eyes as he peered for aid. Meanwhile, his fractured Thai only allowed him to muster up a severely stressed “Ya Khai,”—a term likely denoting his alleged assailant—while desperately flailing an accusatory hand toward another worker’s abode. All while, unbeknownst to the mini-market patrons, CCTV was capturing a rear-guard action by four co-workers attempting a furtive drag of our injured protagonist back to the site. Luckily, there was a hero employee that intervened, alerting the police.

With a cunning trail of blood guiding them, officers soon found themselves at a quaint dormitory, discovering 51-year-old Kyaw resting upon a mattress as if his evening hadn’t just been filled with sitcom-worthy chaos. Beside him was a machete, conspicuously painted in crimson—evidence, as splashy as it gets. Yet Kyaw wasn’t completely unscathed, sporting a few badges of battle in the form of bruises and a sly cut under his left armpit.

While alcohol may often lead to heartfelt karaoke, it seems this duo indulged more in theatrical storytelling. Their narratives on the catalyst for their machete mayhem were, at best, inconsistent. In one corner, Kyaw maintains he became the target of Kyaw Tar Sein’s aggression when his paycheck wasn’t shared, citing weeks of showcasing his culinary generosity. In the opposite corner, Kyaw Tar Sein claims a sneak attack unfolded sans preliminary.

Their supervisor, known simply as New, painted a backdrop of recurring discord spurred by a blend of libations and financial disagreements. “Hands-off,” was the mantra echoed by New, handing the precarious situation over to the diligent police force to administer justice—and hopefully some cool-off time.

As the gavel of justice prepares to descend, Kyaw took a temporary residence at the Nong Prue Police Station, while Kyaw Tar Sein was whisked away for more immediate medical attention—something more than a mere band-aid could provide.

For now, the Pattaya News continues to peel back the mystery of this midnight encounter, ensuring no stone—or machete—is left unturned. As viewers around the globe savor snippets of Thailand’s curious happenings—albeit from the comfort of their chairs—it’s safe to say, the nightlife there offers more than mere moonlit walks and the comforting hum of insects under a starlit sky.