An Indian national was hospitalised after being assaulted by a group of transgender women in Thailand’s Pattaya city, following an alleged dispute over payment for sexual services, local media reported. The incident took place in the early hours of December 27 near the entrance of the city’s famous Walking Street, a popular nightlife hub.
According to reports, the injured man has been identified as 52-year-old Raj Jasuja. Videos of the altercation have since surfaced on social media, quickly going viral and triggering widespread online discussion.
"An Indian thrashed in Thailand." 🚨
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A 52-year-old Indian man, Raj Jasuja, who refused to pay for "services," was beaten by a group of transwomen in Thailand.
As per reports, he has been hospitalized at Pattaya Memorial Hospital for treatment. pic.twitter.com/FIcR6iYdaF
The viral footage shows several transgender women confronting Jasuja on a public road, hitting him and striking him with slippers while reportedly demanding payment. Eyewitnesses said the situation escalated when Jasuja attempted to leave the area in his car. One of the women allegedly blocked the vehicle, after which a group pulled him out and assaulted him.
He was reportedly kicked and struck repeatedly before passers-by intervened and emergency services were alerted.
A 19-year-old local witness told rescue workers that the altercation began as a verbal dispute between the tourist and a transgender sex worker over payment. The argument reportedly turned physical after the tourist allegedly refused to pay the full agreed-upon amount, prompting the woman to call others to the scene.
Thai police said a formal investigation will begin once the injured man recovers and files an official complaint. Authorities are currently reviewing witness statements and CCTV footage from the area as part of the preliminary inquiry.