Karon Police were called to the hotel at 3:10am.
Officers arrived to find the Belarusian tourist, later identified as Siarhei Asychuk, acting frantically and drunk, and attempting to harm anyone who approached him.
Every time the officers approached him, Asychuk, dressed in only his underwear, roared and struck out at the officers.
His wife and children were standing nearby. One of his children repeatedly cried out, “Mama”.
Police officers asked his wife to try to persuade him, but Asychuk continued his frantic episode.
After about 10 minutes, police had Asychuk in custody, though it was not clear whether that was finally through Asychuk’s willingness. A large man, Asychuk easily fended off the officers’ attempts to restrain him.
One officer wielding a baton gained Asychuk’s specific attention. Asychuk continued to approach the officer, and the officer helpt backing until eventually the officer fled down the street with Asychuk chasing after him.
Asychuk then returned to the scene where his wife and children, and the officers were waiting.
Asychuk was taken to Karon Police Station, where he was detained overnight.
Asychuk expected to be charged in court today.
His wife and children will return home today without him.