Teen Gang Surrenders After Sword-Wielding Home Invasion
Over 10 teenagers on motorcycles raided a college student's home in Nonthaburi on July 2, wielding swords during a confrontation that stemmed from a previous knife threat; all suspects aged 16-20 were arrested and later reconciled with the
A group of more than 10 teenagers on motorcycles raided the home of a first-year technical college student in the Taling Chan area on July 2, shouting "Are you a police informant?" while brandishing swords before fleeing. The incident occurred in a housing estate in Sao Thong Hin subdistrict, Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi province at 5 p.m. Police Lieutenant Colonel Siraphop Anusiri, commander of Bang Yai Police Station, ordered an investigation that led to the arrest of all suspects, identified as youths aged 16-20.
One suspect, 18-year-old "A" (alias), claimed that on July 1 while eating with his girlfriend at Index Market in Bang Yai, the victim approached them suspiciously, apparently calling friends. He and his girlfriend hurried to catch a songthaew to Bua Thong market, but the victim pursued them on a motorcycle and pulled a knife, threatening him to get out of the vehicle. He refused and the victim rode away.
The next day after school, he and approximately 10 friends rode to confront the victim, intending to demand an apology. Two of his companions brought long knives for intimidation purposes only, without intention to harm, since the victim was still a first-year student. He shouted into the house asking "Was it you who tried to stab me and my girlfriend?" and questioned "Are you a police informant?" before riding away, stating there would be no further conflict if the victim didn't cause problems.
After mediation, both parties apologized to each other and shook hands. Parents from both sides accepted the resolution, documenting the incident as evidence before departing.
