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A Japanese tourist is facing legal action after allegedly defacing a train near a Bangkok railway bridge, causing disruption and damage. The incident took place on Sunday, July 13, near Kanchanaphisek Road.

 

According to Weeras Amrapal, the Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the tourist reportedly spray-painted express train number 171, which runs between Bangkok and Sungai Kolok. The vandalism occurred in the Taling Chan district, affecting both the locomotive and its carriages.

 

Prompt action by the station master and local police led to the tourist’s arrest at the scene. Officers discovered 10 spray paint cans in the suspect's possession. The individual was taken to Phutthamonthon Police Station to face legal proceedings.

 

The SRT is committed to taking full legal action to protect state property and deter future incidents. These railway assets, being part of national property, are of significant importance, and the SRT is determined to ensure their protection.

 

The SRT is also encouraging public vigilance, urging residents to report any suspicious activity or vandalism of government property. They can contact local authorities or use the 24-hour hotline at 1690 to help preserve Thailand’s railway heritage.

 

Additionally, the vandalism attracted social media attention through a post in the Thai Train Thailand group, which identified the offender and confirmed their arrest and subsequent transfer for prosecution.

 

With the emphasis on safeguarding the integrity of the national railway system, the SRT's actions highlight their zero-tolerance approach towards vandalism and their reliance on public cooperation to maintain the railways as a national treasure.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-15

 

 

Totemo baka desu (you are totally stupid)

In Japan 5-10 years plus fine for paint removal.

Rare behaviour  from a japanese

4 minutes ago, rumeaug said:

Rare behaviour  from a japanese

 

Very, Japanese trains and stations are pristine and Japanese pride themselves on thier good manners

Kid's no Banhsy...

 

57 minutes ago, rumeaug said:

Rare behaviour  from a japanese

yes this time much less  paint

1 hour ago, Srikcir said:

In Japan 5-10 years plus fine for paint removal.

Less for offing a cheating wife in  jealous rage but out in 4 for good behavior.

Up to 7 for using cannabis, maybe they will start piss testing hipsters returning to Narita airport

The Japanese tourist should first thing be forced to himself cleaning the mess he made, then some punishment, so he will never do it again – at least in Thailand – an extended holiday stay in Bangkok Hilton might do it...

Not often you read about "Japanese" and "vandalism" in the same sentence.

Not often you see a Japanese midget in Bangkok.

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A Japanese tourist is facing legal action after allegedly defacing a train

 

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A Japanese tourist is facing legal action after allegedly defacing a train

 

According to another media report I read the other day, two Japanese tourists were arrested (not that it really matters!)

 

BANGKOK — Two Japanese tourists were arrested after being caught spray-painting the locomotive and passenger cars on the Bangkok-Sungai Kolok route near a railway overpass on Kanjanapisek Road in Taling Chan district, Bangkok.... 

 

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2025/07/15/japanese-tourists-caught-red-handed-spray-painting-train-in-bangkok/

When I lived in Tokyo in the 1980s graffiti was more or less unheard of. The Japanese were the most law-abiding people I'd ever come across. This is most surprising.

12 hours ago, boloaf said:

When I lived in Tokyo in the 1980s graffiti was more or less unheard of. The Japanese were the most law-abiding people I'd ever come across. This is most surprising.

We were there last summer and I agree they are very law abiding, except for cycling on pavements. I was amazed how many cycle on the pavement, when there are beautiful wide roads without pot holes. Some come up quite quickly from behind and I had a couple of close passes. One street we were staying near even had a sign placed in the middle of the pavement, but cyclists would just cycle round it.