Hero Security Guard Foils Armed Bank Robbery in Buriram

Hero Security Guard Foils Armed Bank Robbery in Buriram
A security guard in Buriram bravely foiled a knife-wielding bank robbery on 18 June. The suspect, 38-year-old Somphon, attempted to rob the Bank for Agriculture but was disarmed and restrained by 59-year-old guard Somphop Chansiri. CCTV showed the guard swiftly reacting to the threat. The suspect claimed he acted out of desperation to fund his mother’s dialysis treatments. His father confirmed the family’s financial struggles. Police say Somphon also tested positive for drugs. He now faces charges for attempted robbery and narcotics use, with possible prison time and fines under Thai law.