Teenager Stabs Classmate in Disturbing Incident at Bangkok Temple

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

In a shocking incident that has raised concerns about youth violence, a 16-year-old school student was arrested for allegedly stabbing a younger classmate, aged 14, at Wat Thatthong, a prominent temple in Bangkok.

 

The attack occurred at approximately 15:30, on February 25, prompting immediate responses from law enforcement. Police Lieutenant Colonel Sarawich Thepsutthi from Klong Tan Police Station received reports of a stabbing at the temple, located on Sukhumvit Road in the Wattana district.

 

Upon arrival, officers discovered the injured boy, referred to as “Tor”, suffering from wounds to his left arm and under his left ribcage. He was subsequently transported to the Police Hospital for urgent medical attention. The assailant, identified only as “Phao” , was found at the scene in a state of shock, with a sharp knife lying nearby.

 

Initial investigations revealed that the two boys were friends who had been involved in an ongoing dispute. Witnesses reported that the altercation stemmed from repeated teasing directed at Phao regarding his girlfriend. The confrontation escalated, leading to Phao retrieving the knife he had brought with him and stabbing Tor twice.

 

Following the incident, police took Phao into custody for questioning, and a multidisciplinary team was assembled to handle the legal proceedings. Authorities are now working to determine the appropriate charges in this distressing case.

 

-- 2025-02-26

 

[blaze master]

The other day I said I was off to the temple to make merit.  

 

I take it back.