Thailand: French tourist brutally stabbed in Phuket

A French man is currently fighting for his life after being stabbed multiple times outside a Phuket nightclub .

One of the suspects, a British national, has already left Thailand, while another, from the Middle East, is wanted but has not yet been identified by police.

A fight turns ugly at a party in Phuket

CCTV footage taken inside the Cherngtalay nightclub in Phuket's Kathu district shows the confrontation between foreign tourists moments before the Frenchman was stabbed outside the establishment on May 11, 2025.

A party in Cherngtalay, Thalang district, Phuket , turned into a scene of horror in the early hours of Sunday, May 11.

A 29-year-old French tourist, identified as "Nubel," was stabbed three times.

The perpetrators were allegedly involved in a fight inside the bar before heading outside, where approximately four English-speaking foreign men assaulted the victim.

One of the attackers pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim before all the suspects fled the scene in a gray Mazda 2.

Paramedics rushed to the scene and provided emergency first aid before transporting the bleeding victim to Thalang Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Police later found a black iPhone at the scene, believed to belong to one of the perpetrators.

Examination of the SIM card revealed that the phone belonged to Mr. Emilio, a British national whose face matched the description of witnesses.

Immigration records confirm that Emilio left Thailand hours after the attack, boarding a flight at 6:49 p.m. the same day.

Police are trying to identify his alleged accomplice, who is believed to be from the Middle East.

An appeal for witnesses has been launched.

A large-scale manhunt is currently underway, with Cherngtalay police coordinating efforts with Interpol and border authorities to track down the two suspects.

Violent attack threatens Phuket's reputation

Photo of the fight outside a Phuket nightclub on May 11, 2025.

The attack has sparked concern among locals and tourists alike, raising serious questions about nightlife safety and calling for stricter controls around the island's popular party spots.

"This kind of violence threatens Phuket's reputation," said one concerned resident.

"We welcome the whole world, but not this."

Nubel's family is reportedly on their way to Thailand as he lies between life and death in intensive care.

See also:

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Source: Khaosod