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Police Arrest Foreign Suspect for Molestation at Silom Songkran

A man was arrested by police after allegedly molesting a woman during Songkran celebrations in the Silom area of Bangkok on April 13. The incident occurred at around 16:30 on Rama IV Road near a pharmacy, where the victim shouted for help, prompting intervention from officers and bystanders. The suspect, identified by authorities only as Mr May, aged about 40, was detained at the scene.

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Police Lance Corporal Dulyawat Chomchuen, assisting traffic operations at Pathumwan Police Station, responded after hearing the victim’s call for help. Upon arrival, he found the victim and members of the public confronting the suspect in a chaotic scene. The man appeared intoxicated, spoke incoherently and denied the allegations.

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According to witnesses, the suspect had also allegedly pulled down the trousers of another woman earlier. Police quickly restrained him despite resistance and aggressive behaviour during the arrest. He was then taken to Pathumwan Police Station for further questioning.

The case was reported to Police Colonel Sirichart Janpromma, superintendent of Pathumwan Police Station, who ordered a formal investigation. The victim later filed a complaint with investigators, while the suspect continued to deny all charges during initial questioning, claiming he was drunk and just joining in with the fun. He has been formally charged with committing an indecent act and remains in custody pending legal proceedings.

The incident highlights safety concerns during crowded Songkran festivities, particularly in popular areas such as Silom where large gatherings are common. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and to immediately call for help if threatened or harassed in busy environments. Prompt reporting and public intervention were credited with enabling the swift arrest.

Police have reiterated that additional security measures are in place during the festival period to prevent similar incidents. Officers are continuing to collect evidence and witness statements as part of the case.

The Daily News reported that the suspect will face further legal action as the investigation progresses. Authorities are also expected to review crowd safety measures to ensure better protection for festival-goers during large public events.

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Jim Blue Platinum Member

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Brian May?

Thought he was a Queen !

blaze master Diamond Member

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What a db. You see that finger pointing in the pic....piercing into his soul.

Gandtee Platinum Member

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Mr May. You may not pull ladies' trousers down. Not in public anyway and not without their permission.😄

mikeymike100 Platinum Member

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Pointing a forefinger is generally seen as aggressive, disrespectful, or confrontational.

Pointing directly at someone's face or body.

Pointing during an argument or while correcting someone.

Pointing at older people, monks, or in formal situations.

The perp needs a lesson in manners, but so does the cop!

wavodavo Gold Member

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11 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

Mr May. You may not pull ladies' trousers down. Not in public anyway and not without their permission.😄

He would want to watch out when he gets into the detention centre as there will be plenty of blokes there wanting to pull his pants down.

Vlada Floric Advanced Member

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Mr. May May Not!

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2 hours ago, blaze master said:

What a db. You see that finger pointing in the pic....piercing into his soul.

Look at how the ectoplasm has made his head almost explode as it is sucked from his body by The Finger of doom.

Patong2021 Diamond Member

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6 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Pointing a forefinger is generally seen as aggressive, disrespectful, or confrontational.

Pointing directly at someone's face or body.

Pointing during an argument or while correcting someone.

Pointing at older people, monks, or in formal situations.

The perp needs a lesson in manners, but so does the cop!

The police officer was establishing control and was appropriately pointing. In a situation like this, it is well deserved as the actions of the accused, were inappropriate. This puts the perp in his place. Usually, then this happens, the perp is being a jerk and denying the actions despite being seen.

Nick Carter icp Star Member

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8 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Pointing a forefinger is generally seen as aggressive, disrespectful, or confrontational.

Pointing directly at someone's face or body.

Pointing during an argument or while correcting someone.

Pointing at older people, monks, or in formal situations.

The perp needs a lesson in manners, but so does the cop!

Men who pull Woman's trousers down in public deserve respect ?

Assaulter thoroughly deserves a finger pointed at his face .

(BTW, I am amazed that no ones mentioned Donald Trump. well done everyone )

Lung Mark Apprentice Member

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100 lashes sounds about right

Gottfrid Star Member

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41 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Pointing a forefinger is generally seen as aggressive, disrespectful, or confrontational.

Pointing directly at someone's face or body.

Pointing during an argument or while correcting someone.

Pointing at older people, monks, or in formal situations.

The perp needs a lesson in manners, but so does the cop!

What a bunch of rubbish! Let the police do their work!

mikeymike100 Platinum Member

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36 minutes ago, Lung Mark said:

100 lashes sounds about right

How about deportation and blacklisting?

Kandinski Advanced Member

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Was a bit worried the top spot on the ww <deleted>-up list could be in jeopardy. Credit to Mr. [pull-A-pants] May for his team spirit.

Wake Up1 Senior Member

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Cops are pissed and rightfully so. Man is lucky he did not get beaten up for assaulting women in public.

giants49 Explorer Member

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Silom? You'd expect a guy to get molested there, not a woman, lol

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1 hour ago, mikeymike100 said:

How about deportation and blacklisting?

Why not cut off his penis while we are at it?

unblocktheplanet Diamond Member

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In my long experience, there has always been a certain amount of boob or butt-grabbing, or a forced kiss by intoxicated men. These never got out of hand or resulted in anything more serious and were quickly forgiven & forgotten.

Pulling down a woman's pants in the public street should earn this guy a kick in the nuts.

flaming dragon Gold Member

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Can katoeys be busted for this? It could be the lynchpin in putting an end to their BS.

Jonathan Swift Gold Member

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3 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

Pointing a forefinger is generally seen as aggressive, disrespectful, or confrontational.

Pointing directly at someone's face or body.

Pointing during an argument or while correcting someone.

Pointing at older people, monks, or in formal situations.

The perp needs a lesson in manners, but so does the cop!

Sure, Miss Manners. So you'll volunteer to tell the cops who they can point at and who they can't? Maybe write it down on a card that they can carry with them! Perhaps you'll also instruct them on why they shouldn't point their guns at violent criminals. I'd like to hear that one. Then, what about the middle finger? that's is a person't right to express their feelings about someone or something. Any problem with that one?

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IsmeUno Platinum Member

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11 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

In my long experience, there has always been a certain amount of boob or butt-grabbing, or a forced kiss by intoxicated men. These never got out of hand or resulted in anything more serious and were quickly forgiven & forgotten.

No. if someone did that to my girlfriend, there would be a reckoning. Low quality men were given a free hand for too long, thinking their money made it all okay.

Thingamabob Diamond Member

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5 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

Pointing a forefinger is generally seen as aggressive, disrespectful, or confrontational.

Pointing directly at someone's face or body.

Pointing during an argument or while correcting someone.

Pointing at older people, monks, or in formal situations.

The perp needs a lesson in manners, but so does the cop!

I don't think so. Policeman fully within his rights to point a finger at the molester.

TheFishman1 Platinum Member

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Set points at one foreigner who is drunk why aren’t these cops pointed six taxi guys who beat the <deleted> out of some old man TIT

Nick Carter icp Star Member

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2 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

In my long experience, there has always been a certain amount of boob or butt-grabbing, or a forced kiss by intoxicated men. These never got out of hand or resulted in anything more serious and were quickly forgiven & forgotten.

Pulling down a woman's pants in the public street should earn this guy a kick in the nuts.

Was that in Pattaya and the girls prostitutes ?

You can grope and assault them, but you cannot do that to normal non bar girls

Nick Carter icp Star Member

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@georgegeorgia

You haven't been online since the incident ,

unblocktheplanet Diamond Member

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1 hour ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Was that in Pattaya and the girls prostitutes ?

You can grope and assault them, but you cannot do that to normal non bar girls

Khao San, a lot of years ago.

spidermike007 Star Member

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Nobody should be permitted to engage in Trump type behavior. Molestation, grabbing them by the pu***, feeling someone up, etc., is just simply not a respectful thing to do to a stranger. And the perpetrators should be punished.

Unfortunately there is a subculture of guys who come here and just make a silly presumption that all Thai women love us, and all Thai women are available.

In reality it's a very tiny percentage of the population that engages in pay for play, and outside of that realm total respect must be shown. There is never an occasion where a man can just grab a strange woman freely.

Emdog Platinum Member

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On 4/14/2026 at 6:20 AM, Jim Blue said:

Brian May?

Thought he was a Queen !

Sounds like Brian May-Not

Beat666 Advanced Member

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On 4/14/2026 at 3:27 AM, mikeymike100 said:

Pointing a forefinger is generally seen as aggressive, disrespectful, or confrontational.

Pointing directly at someone's face or body.

Pointing during an argument or while correcting someone.

Pointing at older people, monks, or in formal situations.

The perp needs a lesson in manners, but so does the cop!

Would you still comment like that if the woman in question were your wife or girlfriend?🤔

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