India, Oct. 1 -- An Indian tourist was brutally assaulted by bodyguards at a popular nightclub in Pattaya after a dispute over a bill turned violent, raising serious concerns about safety in the Thai tourist hotspot.

According to Lakshman Singh, President of the Indian Association of Pattaya, the victim was a well-known VIP customer at several Indian clubs in the city. He usually settled his dues the following day via bank transfer - a practice widely accepted for premium patrons, according to a report in Khaosod.

On the night of the incident, the victim was invited to Boss Club by its Indian manager, who reportedly borrowed the tourist's gold necklace. When the tourist later requested it back, the manager allegedly refused unless he cl...