Different Stories: Suspects Deny Forcing Girlfriend Into Love Hotel, Claim She Willingly Came Along After They Hit It Off
Two suspects arrested in Phuket deny forcing a woman to a love hotel, claiming she willingly accompanied one of them after a motorcycle dispute, though police remain skeptical pending the woman's formal statement.
A young man's online complaint to Phuket social media claimed his girlfriend was forcibly taken to a short-time hotel and assaulted by teenagers, complete with video evidence showing her in distress. Police Captain Chatree Chukaew of Phuket City Station ordered an urgent investigation, leading to the arrest of two suspects, ages 22 and 28.
According to initial questioning, one suspect claimed the incident began as a motorcycle dispute over property damage. The argument escalated into a physical fight, but after it ended, he noticed he was attracted to the other man's girlfriend and invited her to ride with him. He insisted she voluntarily climbed onto his motorcycle without resistance and they went to the hotel together, but nothing happened before the woman's boyfriend called police.
The suspects maintain no coercion or force occurred and that both parties consented. They also admitted to drug use before the incident. However, Captain Chatree noted that while the motorcycle dispute has been charged, the forced assault claim remains unresolved pending the woman's testimony. Police are skeptical of the consent claim and have not yet filed charges in the case.
