Man Arrested for Throwing Unconscious Friend into Garden Pond
A man was arrested after allegedly beating an unconscious friend and throwing him into a pond at Benja Siri Garden in Bangkok on August 21, claiming it was to help with mental instability.
Police have arrested a man following an incident at Benja Siri Garden. The suspect, identified as Thawisak Pun-ngam, was taken into custody on suspicion of intentional killing and remanded to Bangkok South Criminal Court. Investigators are opposing bail, though no relatives have come forward requesting his release.
When questioned about the incident, Thawisak initially declined to comment but later admitted to a quarrel with the victim. He claimed the man was mentally unstable and that throwing him into the water was necessary to help him recover from his deranged state. When asked why the victim suffered from mental disturbance, Thawisak said he did not know what had stressed him but described him as someone who "doesn't understand things when he's unstable."
Police questioned Thawisak further before his court appearance. The suspect revealed that the quarrel was not about money but stemmed from his disapproval of the victim's inappropriate behavior toward tourists at the garden. He stated he did not want the victim returning to stay in the area, and suggested others present could provide details about the alleged misconduct.
The incident occurred on the night of August 21 around 10:30 p.m. when officers received a report of someone in the water. A diving team from a foundation was deployed to search. CCTV footage showed a quarrel by the water's edge followed by the victim being pushed in. The footage indicated the victim was beaten unconscious before being thrown into the pond and drowning, after which the suspect fled the scene.
