American tourist 'attacks rider with beer bottle' over fare dispute in Thailand
Published date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:06:27 +0700A drunk American tourist allegedly attacked a taxi driver with a beer bottle over a fare dispute in Thailand.
Donald Gifford Jr, 43, from South Carolina, reportedly struck rider Sonthaya Sornhung, 27, on the head as he refused to pay a 150 baht (4.8 USD) fare.
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Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand |
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18/01/2026 |
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