Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Nearly the entire police force of Phitsanulok City Police Station was mobilised during the afternoon of 31 May, in response to a domestic hostage situation involving a knife-wielding man holding his wife captive inside a rented room.

 

The emergency was reported to the Phitsanulok Provincial 191 Radio Centre, prompting immediate action from local law enforcement. Officers from Phitsanulok City Police Station, including car and motorcycle patrol units, were dispatched to the scene, supported by Phitsanulok Rescue personnel and the Prasart Boonsathan Foundation.

 

The incident occurred at Room No. 3 of a rental property located near the entrance to the King Naresuan the Great military camp on Phra Ruang Road, Mueang District. The suspect, identified as the woman’s husband, was found in a frenzied state, threatening his wife with a knife and refusing to leave the premises.

 

Officers arrived prepared with tactical riot gear, shields and anti-riot batons as they surrounded the building. Negotiators spent an extended period attempting to defuse the situation and persuade the man to release his wife.

 

After prolonged negotiations, the man eventually opened the door and allowed police to enter. However, he resisted arrest and had to be physically subdued by officers. He was later transported to Phitsanulok City Police Station for questioning.

 

The victim was found with multiple bruises across her body, indicating a physical assault. She received first aid at the scene before being taken to Buddhachinaraj Hospital for further treatment.

 

Initial investigations suggest that the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute. Police conducted a drug screening on the suspect, but no illegal substances were detected in his system.

 

Authorities have filed charges against the man under the 2007 Domestic Violence Victim Protection Act.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-01.

 

 

 

They have a police car???