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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