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Pakistani passenger jailed after Dubai-Bangkok assault

A Pakistani man accused of sexually assaulting a Thai woman on a flight from Dubai to Bangkok has been jailed for three years, fined 120,000 baht and permanently barred from returning to Thailand, according to the victim.

The woman announced the reported outcome in a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 5, two days after the alleged assault took place while she was travelling with her four-year-old daughter.

She posted a photograph of the man with police officers and wrote: "If you commit a crime, you have to face the consequences. Three years in prison, a 120,000 baht fine and blacklisted from entering Thailand ever again.

"Thank you to the inspector and Tourist Police for all your help. Don't ever do this to anyone again."

Alleged assault took place during flight

The case began on August 3 aboard the Dubai-Bangkok service, when the woman said she had fallen asleep during the journey.

She alleged that she woke after feeling somebody touching her buttock and noticed wetness beneath her blanket. She later said she found the Pakistani passenger staring at her.

After the aircraft landed in Bangkok, cabin crew escorted the man away for questioning. An airline employee reportedly noticed what appeared to be semen stains on the woman's trousers.

The woman said the man apologised, but she refused to accept it and asked police to arrest him.

Tourist Police and immigration involved

Tourist Police, the Immigration Bureau and Don Mueang Police Station subsequently opened an investigation, before the woman shared the reported sentence and immigration ban on August 5.

Her Facebook post drew widespread support, with users leaving messages saying they were pleased that she had received justice.


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ChipButty Star Member

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I'm amazed she slept through that while he was feeling her bum, Hopefully he gets a good kicking in the jail,

That was done and dealt with amazingly quick in the courts must have dragged him by the scruff of the neck into court,

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Jonathan Swift Platinum Member

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15 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Whilst, assuming guilty, he certainly deserves punishment but it would be interesting to learn about the legal processes that ended up with the fine and jail sentence within a matter of 48 hours.

Guilty plea and likely plea bargain. He confessed, and the evidence was, er, obvious

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phuketlive Apprentice Member

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15 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Whilst, assuming guilty, he certainly deserves punishment but it would be interesting to learn about the legal processes that ended up with the fine and jail sentence within a matter of 48 hours.

exactly, that's what he could face like she said on her facebook post but it does not mean he has already been sentenced by a judge in a court after just 48 hours like you write.

Upnotover Ruby Member

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3 minutes ago, phuketlive said:

exactly, that's what he could face like she said on her facebook post but it does not mean he has already been sentenced by a judge in a court after just 48 hours like you write.

Indeed. But that is not what the headline or opening paragraph of this report says, so I wondered if there was more to it than her Facebook speculation.

Packer Gold Member

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30 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

There's nothing wrong with taking a sleep aid such as melatonin or ambien. No different from having a cocktail.

One only hopes that you're never left alone with a child. 🙂

for real Senior Member

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3 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Hard to believe he couldn't hold it until the reached BKK and he could hire someone to take care of it for him.

Some prefer those who do not want their'attentions'

wensiensheng Ruby Member

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16 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Whilst, assuming guilty, he certainly deserves punishment but it would be interesting to learn about the legal processes that ended up with the fine and jail sentence within a matter of 48 hours.

Yes. It sounds like justice was done, but even if he pleaded guilty, two days is record breaking speed.

MIke B Bad Gold Member

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2 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Yes. It sounds like justice was done, but even if he pleaded guilty, two days is record breaking speed.

Thai relative shot dead his next door neighbour one Monday evening (few years ago), falsely claimed he had been knocking off his wife,...........by Wednesday he was sentenced to five years and was in jail.....they don't mess about when you are poor or a foreigner.

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