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Man Douses Bank Manager With Petrol in ฿5m Robbery Bid

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A 48-year-old man attempted to rob a bank of 5 million baht inside a shopping centre in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, after dousing a female manager with petrol and threatening to set her alight. The incident occurred at 3.37pm on 16 February 2026 and ended with the suspect being restrained by staff and members of the public. He was later handed over to police for further legal action.

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Police at Bang Phli Station were alerted to an attempted bank robbery inside a well-known shopping mall in the Bang Phli area. Officers, led by Pol Col Phairoj Phetploy, Superintendent of Bang Phli Police Station, coordinated with investigation and patrol units as well as Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescuers before attending the scene.

At a side entrance of the mall, officers found bystanders detaining the suspect, identified as Suthidon Faengsrisan, 48, from Ban Bueng district in Chonburi. He had sustained facial swelling and a bleeding nose after being subdued. Rescue workers provided first aid before transferring him to police custody, along with a bottle containing petrol that he had used to splash the bank manager.

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According to reports, the suspect entered the bank and poured petrol over the female manager while demanding 5 million baht in cash. The manager managed to break free, creating an opportunity for employees and members of the public to intervene. The suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended and assaulted by bystanders before police arrived.

Pol Col Phairoj personally questioned the suspect at the scene. The man reportedly claimed he was unemployed and had reached a dead end, prompting the attempted robbery.

Daily News reported that authorities arranged for the Ruamkatanyu Foundation to transfer the suspect to Bang Phli Hospital for medical treatment, under police guard. Officers are considering appropriate charges in connection with the attempted robbery and related offences. The case remains under investigation as police proceed with legal action.

Key Takeaways

• A 48-year-old man allegedly attempted to rob a bank of 5 million baht by dousing a manager with petrol inside a Bang Phli shopping mall.

• The manager escaped, allowing staff and members of the public to restrain the suspect before police arrived.

• The suspect claimed unemployment and desperation, and was taken to hospital under police guard pending charges.

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    giants49 Explorer Member

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    Another stupid criminal.

    khunPer Diamond Member

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    Well done by staff and public...👍

    Sydebolle Ruby Member

    Sydebolle

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    Attempted murder - 1st degree! Book the fellow for life and throw the keys away .......

    Legal Lifeline Silver Member

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    A horrific incident- I hope the lady recovers from her ordeal

    I acted for a victim of such a threat, a long time ago

    It took him years to recover psychologically from the terror

    Jim Waldron Silver Member

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    Being unemployed or desperate might explain the motive, but it certainly doesn’t justify the action. Pouring petrol on a person and threatening to ignite it goes way beyond a simple robbery attempt.

    Cudos to bank staff and members of the public who subdued him.

    There's no denying that many Thais face financial hardship, particularly the older or low-skilled. However, most of these do not resort to violent crime. Hardship may generate sympathy, but it cannot justify actions that place an innocent person’s life at risk.

    While stronger social support mechanisms may help, no level of desperation should justify extreme criminal behaviour.

    unblocktheplanet Diamond Member

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    5M doesn't even buy a condo these days. He's going to get room & board for free. I hope we hear more of his backstory.

    Bredbury Blue Ruby Member

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    Big C Theparak Road.

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