Mother Uses Three-Year-Old Son as Hostage in High-Speed Phuket Rampage

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture from responders.

 

A shocking incident unfolded in Thalang district, Phuket, as a 33-year-old woman, Nilaa Chusen, used her three-year-old son as a hostage while leading authorities on a chaotic high-speed chase, crashing into multiple vehicles before her truck’s tyre burst, allowing rescuers to save the child. The woman, however ran off.

 

The incident, which has gone viral on Thai social media, began on 13 February 2025, when local municipal officers in Thepkasattri subdistrict witnessed a pickup truck recklessly hitting multiple vehicles in various locations.

 

• The rampage started near Lotus Express in Thalang, where she clipped a motorcycle.

 

• She then hit a foreign female tourist in front of Big C Bang Jo.

 

• Continuing for about 100 metres, she struck another motorcyclist before veering left towards Bang Jo Prison, with police giving chase.

 

• Authorities attempted to stop the vehicle near a lake in Bang Maruan, but she kept driving until a tyre burst.

 

Baramee, 34, Nilaa’s husband, was on the back of the pickup truck during the incident. He later explained that the couple had been arguing about household expenses after dropping their first child at school that morning.

 

“I couldn’t calm her down, and she just drove off, shouting she was taking the child. I ran after the truck and managed to jump onto the back, but after that, I barely knew what was happening,” he said.

 

He described using a rope to tie himself to the truck for safety while trying to intervene. He was unaware of all the crashes but confirmed hearing multiple impacts. At one point, municipal officers tried to break the vehicle’s windows using a toilet bowl and a ladder.

 

During the chase, Baramee eventually jumped from the truck, only to be hit by another car. He quickly got up, only slightly injured and returned home to fetch another vehicle in a desperate attempt to find his wife.

 

Nilaa reportedly suffers from depression and has been in treatment for two years. Since the crash, she has been out of contact, with her phone remaining in her husband’s possession and her whereabouts unknown.

 

Their son, though physically unharmed, is severely shaken. “He is terrified. I need time to help him recover from this ordeal,” Baramee stated, offering a public apology for the distress caused.

 

Police are investigating the case, with legal action pending. “Whoever is at fault must face the consequences,” said Baramee, urging his wife to come forward and seek help.

 

-- 2025-02-14

 

 

[Gottfrid]

On that day. On the back of the pickup. The estranged husband, Baramee asked himself. Nilaa? Did I really marry the love of my life?

[PETERTHEEATER]

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

At one point, municipal officers tried to break the vehicle’s windows using a toilet bowl and a ladder.

Just how big was this truck?

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

At one point, municipal officers tried to break the vehicle’s windows using a toilet bowl and a ladder.

Should've used the kitchen sink....