Thai police remand man over attack on Vietnamese woman case
A 30-year-old man was remanded in custody after attacking a Vietnamese woman with a box cutter near Silom in Bangkok; he claimed he acted after hearing voices and denied targeting her based on her appearance.
BANGKOK — On June 29, 2026, a 30-year-old man known as Film (surname withheld) was presented to South Bangkok Criminal Court by investigators from Thung Maha Mek Police Station following his arrest for attacking a Vietnamese woman with a box cutter near the entrance of Silom Soi 5. He has been charged with assault causing physical or mental harm, and police have opposed bail citing the risk of reoffending and concerns for public safety.
When questioned by reporters before his court appearance, the suspect spoke in a confused and fragmented manner. He denied any prejudice against overweight people and instead claimed he committed the act because he repeatedly heard voices whispering in his ear. He stated he weighs approximately 140 kilograms and alleged that he had previously been attacked by a group of teenagers in the Sai Mai area, which he said caused him significant psychological trauma. He also insisted he has never used illegal drugs.
When asked by reporters if he wished to apologize to the victim and address concerns about the incident's impact on Thailand's international image, the suspect offered only a brief response: "I have nothing to say. I already spoke to the victim." Police then transported him to Bangkok South Criminal Court for the remand hearing, where investigators maintained their opposition to bail, emphasizing the danger of repeat offenses and the importance of protecting public safety.
