Ride-Hailing Driver Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Schoolgirls
A 20-year-old ride-hailing driver was arrested in Samut Prakan for sexually assaulting schoolgirls after picking them up through a ride-hailing app and diverting to his home. Police believe he targeted at least three victims and may have as
On August 11, 2024, police arrested Thanaphat (surname withheld), age 20, at Suksawat Road in Lat Lum Sub-district, Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan. He is charged with abduction of minors aged 15 to 18 for sexual purposes without consent and rape using violence. The arrest followed a report on August 8 from the mother of a 15-year-old student who said her daughter was picked up through a ride-hailing app, but the driver changed route and took her to his home instead, where he physically assaulted and sexually abused her before dropping her off with threats.
Police investigation revealed at least two additional victims with similar experiences. The suspect operated by cruising near schools and offering below-standard fares through the app to attract young passengers, particularly female students. He would then divert routes to his residence to commit the assaults. Investigators believe there may be significantly more victims and have coordinated with relevant agencies to expand the investigation and identify further cases.
