14-Year-Old Boy Killed After Rival Throws Rock During Motorbike Chase in Ang Thong

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A 14-year-old boy has died following a violent altercation involving a group of teenagers on motorcycles in Ang Thong province. The victim, identified as Bodin or “Earth,” was struck in the face by a rock thrown by a rival and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Police were alerted to the incident shortly before noon on 18 June. Pol. Lt. Tharakhon Sakunkulpiyathewan, an investigator from Mueang Ang Thong Police Station, responded to reports of a serious assault on the Phothi Phra-Tha Ruea Road in Moo 5, Sala Daeng Subdistrict, opposite a local restaurant on the inbound side of the road.

Upon arrival, emergency responders from the Ang Thong Rescue Association were found providing first aid to the critically injured teenager. He was rushed to Ang Thong Hospital with severe facial injuries but was later pronounced dead.

According to initial witness statements, Bodin had been riding pillion on a friend’s motorcycle when they were pursued by a group of teenage rivals. During the chase, one of the assailants threw a rock, hitting Bodin in the face. The impact caused him to fall from the motorcycle and sustain life-threatening injuries.

Police have already identified a suspect and are now working to apprehend them for questioning. Investigators are interviewing Bodin’s friends and other witnesses to gather more evidence and piece together the full sequence of events. Legal proceedings are underway in line with the law.

Bodin’s mother, 43-year-old Mrs. Wasana, shared that her son had initially gone out to see the scene of a previous road crash, involving a friend who had died. On the way back, he encountered the rival group. His friend was driving, while Bodin was seated behind. As they attempted to make a U-turn, one of the rivals hurled a stone that struck Bodin directly in the face, causing the injuries that ultimately led to his death.

Retired police officer Lt. Col. Sam-ang Ruekdee, 63, Bodin’s grandfather, recounted how the boy had left the house with friends earlier that day. “I only found out he had been hit and injured when it was already too late,” he said somberly.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-19