Woman Jumps From Car to Escape Harassing Ride-Hail Driver
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A ride-hail driver harassed a female passenger, prompting her to jump from the moving vehicle and flee to a security guard for help. The driver pursued her but was eventually taken to a shelter after police discovered he held a mental health patient card. His mother paid 5,000 baht in compensation and both parties reached a settlement.
On October 26, 2026, the Facebook page "Want to Be Famous, Will Arrange For You Retrain Part 7" posted an incident where a rider assaulted a female passenger near Central Ladprao mall, within the jurisdiction of Phahon Yothin Police Station.
Most recently, Ms. A (pseudonym), age 27, the victim, went to meet Pol. Lt. Sakdinath Noochang, investigator at Phahon Yothin Police Station, to file a complaint. She stated that earlier that morning she had booked a rider via an app, recalling the driver's name as Mr. Sarawin. She departed from her home in Vibhavadi 36 Alley heading to Phahon Yothin MRT station to commute to work, but during the trip the rider harassed and attempted to physically assault her. She later learned the perpetrator possessed a mental health patient identification card, prompting her to file the report.
Mr. Jamnian Winjay, a witness, stated the victim was so terrified she decided to jump from the car and ran to the security guard post for assistance. The rider then rode up to the guard post, shouting and making threatening gestures toward the victim. The guards attempted to mediate, advising the rider to cancel the ride and leave because the victim was afraid and refused to continue the service. However, the rider refused and acted aggressively, attempting to harm the woman.
Fearing for the victim's safety, the guards stood between them and tried to restrain the rider without success. They ultimately called the police to intervene and apprehend the rider, who was taken to Phahon Yothin Police Station for legal proceedings.
Preliminary inquiries with the perpetrator's mother revealed her son had a treatment history at Srithanya Hospital, which was verified. Before transferring him for further treatment, the mother agreed to pay 5,000 baht in damages. Police mediated until both parties were satisfied, after which they separated.
