In the early hours of Monday Morning, Police were called to Pattaya Beach Road in front of Pattaya Police Station to deal with an apparent attack on a tourist by a local Thai man. At the scene, Officers detained Khun Boonmee aged 33, a local Shoe Shiner and part-time Muay Thai Boxing performer at a local Beer Bar Complex. A steel post, used to hold up beach umbrellas was found nearby and was covered in blood. The suspect confessed to using the item to attack the Tourist who was rendered unconscious. Because of his state and lack of identification on his person, his name and nationality could not be determined. The victim had sustained a serious head wound and was rushed to the Pattaya Memorial Hospital while Police questioned the suspect and witnesses at the scene and determined that Khun Boonmee, who was in a drunken state, had attempted to rob the victim of his possessions. A scuffle ensued, during which the suspect picked up the steel pipe and used it to strike the victim until he was rendered unconscious. The suspect claimed he was approached by the victim and was asked to provide him with a female for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. This story was discounted following statements received from witnesses. The suspect was arrested and later charged with assault while the Tourist recovers in Hospital.