Arrested at Gas Station: Violent Bar Guard Attacks Customer with Bottle and Knife
A bar security guard was arrested at a gas station in Pathum Thani on May 13 after allegedly attacking a customer with a bottle and knife during a dispute in March, leaving the victim with severe injuries.
On May 13, police arrested Pornthep following Thanyaburi Provincial Court arrest warrant No. 286/2569 issued on March 26, 2569, on charges of attempted murder and unlawfully carrying a knife in public. The arrest took place at a gas station in Moo 4, Chiang Rak Yai subdistrict, Samkok district, Pathum Thani province.
The incident stemmed from the evening of March 24 when the victim and friends were dining and socializing at a restaurant in Bung Yi Tho subdistrict, Pathum Thani. A dispute arose between the victim's friend and customers at an adjacent table, who were acquainted with Pornthep, the restaurant's security guard.
When both parties stepped outside to resolve the conflict, they failed to reach an agreement and returned inside. Pornthep then allegedly struck the victim's head forcefully with a glass bottle and repeatedly stabbed him in the abdomen and arms, causing severe injuries. Friends rushed the victim to the hospital.
Pornthep fled the scene. The victim subsequently filed a complaint with Thanyaburi Police Station, and investigators obtained an arrest warrant. During surveillance operations, police spotted Pornthep driving into the gas station to refuel and apprehended him. The suspect initially denied the allegations and exercised his right to remain silent during arrest, before being transferred to Thanyaburi Police Station for further legal proceedings.
