Japanese Tourist Attacked by Six Thai Youths Near Makkasan Airport Rail Link

A Japanese tourist was left shocked after being beaten and robbed by six teenagers near Makkasan Airport Rail Link station on the evening of August 12. The victim, Yuki, 43, had just arrived at the airport rail station but accidentally strayed into a wooded area behind the station. As he attempted to leave, three motorcycles carrying six youths approached him. When they demanded money, saying "Give it, give it," Yuki replied "No, no." The attackers then assaulted him, hitting the back of his head three times with a stone the size of a fist and punching him in the mouth. Yuki fled bleeding and was helped by Atit, 44, a taxi driver who was resting nearby at the station around 8 p.m. Atit heard the commotion of teenagers shouting before witnessing Yuki run out of the woods covered in blood. He immediately took Yuki to the hospital. According to Atit, the youths involved appeared to be under 15 years old.

Yuki, a teacher from Japan, had planned to celebrate his birthday on August 16 with his Thai girlfriend but encountered this violent incident instead. Atit expressed concern that such events could damage Thailand's tourism image and appealed to the parents of the young attackers to better supervise their children. He also revealed that youths of similar age had previously attacked him by throwing paint cans, and he believes the area requires improvement to prevent it from becoming a haven for troublemakers. The area is frequented by joggers and exercisers, especially in the evenings. Following the incident, Yuki messaged Atit to thank him for his help, though he remains traumatized and frightened by what happened. Police are continuing their investigation to apprehend the group of attackers.