Thai club offers US$1,400 to patron slapped by bouncer for taking water bottle
- Thai police charged two guards with assault after an altercation with Rodric Carkhuff, who was accused by bouncers of stealing a bottle of water
- The American tourist says he intends to sue the bouncers but that he still loves Thailand and its people
A Thai nightclub has apologised and offered an American tourist 50,000 baht (US$1,400) compensation after he was assaulted by a bouncer over the confusion surrounding a water bottle last month.
The altercation happened outside Bangkok’s The Club Khaosan nightclub where Rodric Carkhuff got into a heated argument with the guard who accused him of stealing a bottle of water the visitor thought was free for customers.
As the row intensified, the worker handcuffed Carkhuff and slapped him twice in the face while another guard stepped in and attempted to stop his colleague.
The entertainment venue called the security staff’s actions “unacceptable” and sacked the duo and a manager for violating the company’s policy. The pub also said in a statement that it would train its employees to ensure the safety of its customers.
Police said the guards involved in the scuffle were charged with assault and forcible confinement.
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