Chinese man beaten to death at Pattaya club over talcum powder for snooker.

Matichon•Society•19d ago

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A Chinese tourist died in Pattaya's Vegas club after a dispute over talcum powder escalated into a fatal assault.

•A Chinese tourist, identified as MR. CHANG YI CHENG, aged 39, died after being severely beaten inside the Vegas club in South Pattaya.
•The incident occurred around 11:00 PM on May 6th, reportedly stemming from the tourist's agitation over not finding talcum powder to use for playing snooker.
•Police are investigating the assault, questioning 6 club employees, and reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the perpetrators, who fled the scene.
•Authorities also discovered that the establishment was operating without a license.

•At approximately 11:00 PM on May 6th, a violent altercation occurred at the Vegas club in South Pattaya.
•The incident began when MR. CHANG YI CHENG, a 39-year-old Chinese tourist, became agitated and disruptive because he could not find talcum powder for playing snooker.
•MR. CHANG YI CHENG allegedly climbed onto a VIP snooker table, leading to immediate dissatisfaction from surrounding patrons.
•Multiple individuals, including both patrons and potentially staff, then engaged in a physical assault against MR. CHANG YI CHENG.
•Despite attempts by some staff to intervene, a second, more severe group assault occurred, leaving MR. CHANG YI CHENG unconscious.
•Rescue workers provided initial first aid and CPR, but MR. CHANG YI CHENG showed no vital signs and was pronounced dead.
•Police have detained 6 club employees for questioning and are reviewing CCTV to identify and arrest the assailants, who are believed to be a mix of staff and VIP customers.
•Local authorities are also investigating the Vegas club for operating without a license, which will result in further legal action against involved parties and the establishment.

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MR. CHANG YI CHENG

The 39-year-old Chinese tourist who died after being assaulted in a Pattaya club.

Pol. Lt. Col. Siriwat Khatchamat(พ.ต.ท.สิริวัฒน์ คัชมาตย์)

Deputy Superintendent of Pattaya Police involved in the investigation.

Pol. Lt. Col. Arut Sapanon(พ.ต.ท.อรุษ สภานนท์)

Deputy Superintendent of Investigation for Pattaya Police involved in the case.

Mr. Pichanon Thaweesuk(นายพิชาญ์นนท์ ทวีสุข)

Deputy District Chief of Bang Lamung, involved in the scene assessment and administrative checks.

Vegas Club(ผับเวกัสฯ)

The nightclub in South Pattaya where a fatal assault occurred.

Pattaya City Police Station(สภ.เมืองพัทยา)

The police station investigating the fatal assault at the Vegas Club.

Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Center, Pattaya(ศูนย์วิทยุหน่วยกู้ภัยสว่างบริบูรณ์ธรรมสถานเมืองพัทยา)

The rescue organization that responded to the call and provided initial medical assistance.