Brawl erupts between unruly tourist and Thai street vendors

This is the shocking moment an unruly tourist slaps a Thai street vendor - leading to an all-out brawl.

An unruly tourist has been filmed slapping a Thai street vendor before an all-out brawl breaks out.

The incident occurred at Jomtien Beach, located south of popular tourist hotspot, Pattaya.

The altercation started around 11pm on March 25, just a stones throw from the Pattaya police station, according to local publication Pattaya Mail.

Achirak Ball, 32, who rents out beach mats for a living, said he was drinking alcohol with friends when the tourist approached him and began hurling insults.

The footage shows the agitated foreigner storming up to the Thai locals.

An unruly tourist can be seen slapping Thai street vendors. Picture: Asia Pacific Press

The confrontation quickly escalated as punches were thrown. Picture: Asia Pacific Press

“I don’t care, I will make you my b***h,” he shouts, before slapping and choking Mr Ball.

As the confrontation begins to escalate, brave locals step in and attempt to calm the tourist down.

“You want to fight? I’ll fight you too, I don’t care,” he challenged.

Mr Ball can then be seen throwing a punch at the stocky tourist before he is overpowered and repeatedly punched in the head.

Other locals quickly intervened as the scene turned into a major brawl. Picture: Asia Pacific Press

One person can be seen grabbing a glass bottle before smashing it over the foreigner's head. Picture: Asia Pacific Press

An all-out brawl suddenly erupts and an onlooker can be seen picking up a nearby glass bottle before racing back into the action and smashing it over the foreigner’s head.

Speaking to local media, Mr Ball said, “I tried to be patient. I didn’t want any trouble because I had just been released from prison and I’m trying to live an honest life. But, it eventually became too much, and I fought back.”

Pattaya is renowned for it's picturesque beaches and bustling night-life. Picture: TripAdvisor

However, the influx of visitors has led to reports of drunken fights among tourists, including clashes with locals.

There have also been numerous complaints about overcrowding and rising prices.

“‘The tourist seemed drunk. I didn’t know what his problem was because I couldn’t understand what he was saying, but he slapped me in the face first,” he added.

Mr Ball has chosen not to file a complaint stating, “Some tourists might get a bad impression of Thais from this, but I just want to prove that I’m trying to be a better person.”

“We seem like the bad guys when we try to defend ourselves, but in reality, it’s not always the tourists who are in the right.”

Meanwhile in Bali, officials have clamped down on unruly tourists, updating its do’s and don’ts list.

“We issued a similar regulation before, but as things change, we need to adapt,” Bali governor Wayan Koster said on March 24.

“This ensures that Bali’s tourism remains respectful, sustainable, and in harmony with our local values.”

Australian Consulate-General in Bali, Jo Stevens, also reminded Aussies to be respectful of the island.