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French Tourists Arrested in Patong For Violent Songkran Assault

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A violent altercation erupted during Songkran festivities in Patong when two French nationals allegedly attacked a Thai man after being told not to spray water. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. and left the victim bloodied and injured.

The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that the assault was reported under case record number 53 dated April 13tg, 2026. Investigators quickly tracked down and detained two suspects identified as Mr. Bouboune and Mr. Heraoui, both French citizens. The men were taken into custody for questioning and formal record-keeping.

The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was escorted to meet with investigators to provide testimony.

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Patong police have confirmed the arrest of seven French nationals after they were found obstructing traffic while celebrating Songkran on Prachanukhro Road near the Malin Market.

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Goong Nang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for more than nine years and has worked with The Pattaya News for seven years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.
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