Teenager Stabs Fellow Student 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 student, 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. 

[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, blaze master said:

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

 

I take it back. 

So, this incident has to do with your visit, in what way?

[blaze master]

1 minute ago, Gottfrid said:

So, this incident has to do with your visit, in what way?

 

Ok.

[fredwiggy]

These incidents haven't been shocking for many years. This happens daily here. Knives are part of a cowards basic personal carry items here, and the only way this type of crime will reduce is if those who carry weapons and are caught, are fined and jailed. They know very little is done here for many crimes, and you can get away with these things, especially if you're a minor. In the US, you stab someone, you go to jail, are given a record and if you repeat, you're in prison for years. If you're a teenager, you are in the juvenile system and you repeat, you're tried as an adult. This isn't about killing but just assault with a deadly weapon. Letting teenagers get away with crimes shows them they can, and this will repeat for another century if something isn't done now. If you follow this case, it might come to yet another "compensation", which means if you pay the victim money, which they will surely take, you're off scot free, and people who use weapons because they're too cowardly to fight, will surely do it again, and the next time it might be fatal.