Man Arrested After Iron Bar Attack on Saraburi Police
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Saraburi after attacking two police officers with an iron bar outside a restaurant on July 6, an incident captured in a viral Facebook video that helped authorities locate and apprehend him the following da
SARABURI — On July 8, 2026, police in Saraburi arrested a 42-year-old man accused of attacking two officers with an iron bar following a viral social media video of the incident.
The attack occurred on the evening of July 6 outside Jikko Saraburi, a rice porridge restaurant on Phichai Road near the irrigation canal route toward Sao Hai district in Pak Phriao subdistrict, Mueang Saraburi district.
A Facebook video posted by user "Madame Mam" showed a shirtless man in shorts running across the road before confronting two patrol officers from Mueang Saraburi Police Station. The suspect allegedly struck one officer, causing him to fall, then chased and attacked another officer before fleeing into darkness.
Mueang Saraburi Police issued a public alert identifying the suspect as Mr. Bee Sae Ho, 42, described as approximately 160 centimetres tall with a medium build, often seen shirtless and wearing shorts in the municipal area. Police obtained a court warrant for his arrest.
On the evening of July 7, residents reported sightings of a man matching the description in Nong Saeng district. After reviewing CCTV footage, police tracked the suspect to a roadside pavilion and arrested him around 23:00 on July 7. During questioning, the suspect provided inconsistent answers. A urine test showed no narcotics.
The suspect faces charges of assaulting officials while performing their duties, resisting or obstructing officials by force while armed, and damaging property.
According to Pol. Col. Sakchai Kraweeradechachai, superintendent of Mueang Saraburi Police Station, two officers sustained injuries. Pol. Lt. Boonchaliao suffered a split lip requiring five stitches after being hit with the iron bar, while Pol. Sgt. Major Poramet suffered facial injuries. Both officers received medical treatment and recovered at home.
Sakchai noted the suspect had been detained multiple times for causing disturbances in Mueang Saraburi but had never previously displayed such aggression toward officers or the public. Police said it remains unclear whether the suspect has a mental health condition and indicated specialists would conduct further evaluation.
