The US tourist slapped by a security guard in a Bangkok nightclub says he still loves Thailand despite the assault but added he will be taking legal action against two guards.
The tourist, Rodric Carkhuff, was slapped and handcuffed by a security guard last month outside The Club Khaosan nightclub on Khao San Road after the 34 year old took a bottle of water from the club he thought was free.
Bangkok Post reported that the altercation occurred when a guard, known only as Thongchai, accused Carkhuff of theft. The altercation escalated, and Thongchai proceeded to handcuff and physically assault the foreigner by slapping him twice in the face. The incident was witnessed by another guard, Krisda, who intervened and stopped Thongchai.
A passerby happened to witness the altercation and recorded a video of the incident, which was subsequently uploaded to social media and quickly spread…
