US Tourist Arrested After Patong Jet Ski Altercation

American who Allegedly Assaulted Jet-Ski Operator in Patong Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport Trying to Flee Country

The Phuket Express =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Patong – Patong police have arrested a 25‑year‑old American man at Suvarnabhumi Airport after he allegedly assaulted a jet ski operator in Phuket and attempted to flee the country. On July 7, 2026, the suspect, identified as Mr. Damien, rented two jet skis from Mr. Natthawut, a local operator in Patong. When the equipment was […] American who Allegedly Assaulted Jet-Ski Operator in Patong Arrested at Suvarnabh…

US tourist arrested after Patong jet ski altercation

BANGKOK — 8 July 2026, Patong police arrested a 25-year-old American man at Suvarnabhumi Airport after he allegedly assaulted a jet ski attendant in Phuket and attempted to leave Thailand. The suspect, identified as Williamson, was taken into custody while preparing to board an international flight. He was later transferred back to Patong Police Station for legal proceedings. The arrest followed an incident on 7 July, when the victim, Nattawut D…

Patong jet-ski operator alleges assault by tourist

PHUKET: Patong Police are searching for a foreign tourist accused of assaulting a jet-ski operator following a dispute over alleged damage to two rental jet-skis at Patong Beach yesterday afternoon (July 7).

Foreign family assaults Phuket man after jet ski compensation row

Foreign family assaults Phuket man after jet ski compensation rowLegacyA foreign man reportedly refused to pay compensation after a jet ski crash and physically assaulted a jet ski operator in Phuket yesterday, July 8. The jet ski operator on Patong Beach, Nattawut Date-iam, reported the incident to Patong Police Station, claiming he sustained serious injuries during the alleged assault. He also submitted video footage, photographs and other evi…