A woman claiming to be suffering from depression was caught on camera assaulting another woman and her eight-month-old baby in a prominent Thai shopping mall. The incident, which occurred on January 7, was reported on a social media page, sparking public outrage.

 

Around 10.30am today, January 10, the victim, referred to as Wipaporn (surname withheld), detailed the incident. She had taken her child to a local shopping centre when she found herself in the path of a woman who seemed intent on walking into her. Despite Wipaporn’s attempts to avoid a collision, the woman subsequently returned to physically assault both her and her baby.

 

Wipaporn stated she had never encountered or had issues with the perpetrator before this shocking incident. Following the attack, the woman, who appeared to be in her thirties, did not explain but challenged Wipaporn to report the incident to the police, citing her medical certificate for depression as protection. Unfazed, Wipaporn reported the incident and the woman was later apprehended by police and taken to Sri Thanya Hospital for evaluation, reported KhaoSod.

 

Family members of the assailant confirmed that she had been suffering from depression for approximately seven years and had regularly been taking medication. However, they had allowed her to live outside the hospital after doctors had deemed she could integrate into society. In light of the incident, the family pledged to take responsibility for the damages incurred.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

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Where were security?

26 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

 

 

A woman claiming to be suffering from depression was caught on camera assaulting another woman and her eight-month-old baby in a prominent Thai shopping mall. The incident, which occurred on January 7, was reported on a social media page, sparking public outrage.

 

 

Might be nice to mention which shopping mall it was at rather than just a vague "prominent Thai shopping mall"

9 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Where were security?

Obviously in Thailand as that's where the Mall was.

depression or repressed anger?

24 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Where were security?

Reading about feminism.

44 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Might be nice to mention which shopping mall it was at rather than just a vague "prominent Thai shopping mall"

The hysteria about possible defamation suit becomes absurd.

The woman was taken to Sri Thanya (mental) hospital.

So at least not far or in Bangkok.

 

And some mister important said:

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He also called on the shopping mall to take responsibility for the incident, as it had occurred on their premises.

Entry check for mental disturbance aside from age check, weapon check, criminal record check....

Edited January 10, 20242 yr by KhunBENQ

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Family members of the assailant confirmed that she had been suffering from depression for approximately seven years and had regularly been taking medication. However, they had allowed her to live outside the hospital after doctors had deemed she could integrate into society. In light of the incident, the family pledged to take responsibility for the damages incurred

It seems freedom is not her choice, and she wants to return to the sanctuary of the hospital.

12 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Where were security?

Do you really think they'd have a security guard at the end of every aisle?

Edited January 10, 20242 yr by hotchilli

12 hours ago, save the frogs said:

depression or repressed anger?

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Family members of the assailant confirmed that she had been suffering from depression for approximately seven years and had regularly been taking medication. However, they had allowed her to live outside the hospital after doctors had deemed she could integrate into society

The answer is in the post.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Following the attack, ... challenged Wipaporn to report the incident to the police, citing her medical certificate for depression as protection.

 

Dear Mr. policeman , I was drunk and drove too fast just because I have a depression ... not my fault .

 

 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, they had allowed her to live outside the hospital after doctors had deemed she could integrate into society.

 

Another mental health case running free ...

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, they had allowed her to live outside the hospital after doctors had deemed she could integrate into society

Probably no money to make out of her anymore. 

Depression can give people irritability issues but this feels rather like it is another mental health condition.

Perhaps something lost in translation ?

16 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Where were security?

You mean the four foot seven overweight lady from Kalasin that was eating her Som Tum? Oh....she was eating her Som Tum.

The perpetrator should be careful, I don't think Thai's appreciate that some people can go from 0-100 on the violence scale in the blink of an eye.

There are many people in society that have mental health issues.  Some just go to counseling.  Some have to take medication.  And unfortunately some severe cases have to be institutionalized.  Problems arise when the person stops taking their medication. 
One study on depression shows:

While you may not realize it, this persistent anger could actually be a sign of depression. Some people living with depression notice increased feelings of anger and irritability, directed both toward themselves and others.
So it is quite possible she is actually suffering from depression. 

Could be baby envy. Resentment and disappointment boiling inside her.

18 hours ago, Chris Daley said:

Reading about feminism.

Germane to the topic -not.

3 hours ago, realfunster said:

Depression can give people irritability issues but this feels rather like it is another mental health condition.

Perhaps something lost in translation ?

anger can be part of Depression

"He also called on the shopping mall to take responsibility for the incident, as it had occurred on their premises."

 

In what way are the shopping mall responsible for her actions?