Australian Tourist Dies After Fight in Thailand

An Australian man was allegedly beaten to death by his British friend, Dan Gary Steven Harrison, 29, during a drunken altercation outside their hotel in Pattaya, Thailand, on September 27. Witnesses reported that Harrison delivered a knockout punch, causing the Australian to hit his head on the pavement. Despite attempts at CPR, the victim was pronounced dead at Pattaya Memorial Hospital. Police Major Tanongsak Inphadung confirmed that security footage and four Thai witnesses support their case against Harrison, who denies the charges but is expected to be detained pending further investigation. The police are awaiting autopsy results to determine if alcohol played a role in the incident for both parties. Pattaya, known for its nightlife and sex tourism, has a long history dating back to the 1960s when it became a popular destination for American troops.