Kuwaiti tourists pay for beach assault

A group of Kuwaiti tourists who assaulted a lifeguard at Nai Harn Beach have agreed to pay 200,000 baht in compensation after a widely circulated video of the attack sparked outrage.

- ACHADTHAYA CHUENNIRAN

The incident occurred on Monday evening after the lifeguard warned the tourists not to enter the sea due to strong waves and red flags indicating the beach was closed for swimming.

Ignoring the warnings, the tourists became aggressive, verbally abusing the lifeguard, spitting at him, and attacking him. Despite his attempts to defend himself, the lifeguard sustained injuries.