Pattaya police seek suspect after knife attack over missing cash

A 20-year-old man, identified as Sathit Jaemcharoen, was attacked with a knife in a rental room in Pattaya early Saturday morning, September 26. The victim sustained slash wounds to his neck and head during the incident.

According to the victim, the assailant was a friend who had been arguing with his girlfriend prior to the confrontation. The attacker allegedly accused Sathit of being involved in the disappearance of 8,000 baht in cash. The dispute escalated when the suspect grabbed a knife and attacked him.

Pattaya City Police and rescue workers arrived at the scene in the Nong Prue area of the Bang Lamung district following a report at 3:46 a.m. Rescuers provided first aid to Sathit before transporting him to a local hospital. The suspect fled the scene before authorities arrived. Police have photographed the scene and advised the victim to file a formal complaint to assist detectives in locating the individual.