Bangmod Convicted of Assault, Fined 5,000 Baht
Entertainer Bangmod was convicted of assault and fined 5,000 baht after slapping a former traffic police officer in a Thonglor parking lot in April, an incident captured on video that sparked public backlash.
On July 22, 2025, the Phra Nakhon Sub Court delivered its verdict in case numbers 2401/2568 and 1731/2569 involving an altercation at an entertainment venue in the Thonglor area.
The case stemmed from an April 2025 incident in which Wanchai Ma-in, known as Bangmod Klong Tan, had a dispute with Santhana Prayuratana, a former traffic police officer. Bangmod then slapped Santhana across the face in the venue's parking lot. Video footage of the incident was posted online and sparked widespread public criticism.
During the trial, Wanchai confessed to the assault charge. The court sentenced him to a 5,000-baht fine without jail time, concluding the case.
Bangmod later posted on social media thanking supporters for attending the court hearing and expressing gratitude to his three lawyers, who he said helped without asking for gasoline money.
