Crime Boy 11, Suffers Severe Burns After Being Set Alight by Teen

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Surin police are investigating a shocking incident in which an 11-year-old boy was doused with petrol and set on fire by a 13-year-old schoolboy, leaving him with serious burns.

 

The attack occurred around 13:00 on 23 August, in a field near Ban Among, Tha Sawang subdistrict, Mueang district, Surin province. The victim, named locally as Sitthichai, known as “Pai”, was with his cousin when a teenager on a motorbike allegedly poured fuel over him and ignited it before fleeing the scene.

 

Sitthichai sustained burns to his head, neck and chest, with his clothing also scorched. He managed to extinguish the flames by plunging into nearby water before returning home to alert relatives. He was rushed to Surin Provincial Hospital where he remains under treatment.

 

According to deputy village headman Natthaphon Malai, 54, the boy was able to identify his attacker as “Do”, a 13-year-old neighbour from Ban Nong Prue. Police later confirmed the suspect had been taken in for questioning.

 

Conflicting accounts have emerged about the incident. Relatives of the alleged attacker claimed the boys had been grilling fish together and that petrol accidentally splashed onto the victim. However, the injured child told adults that the teenager intentionally poured the fuel on him before striking a flame.

 

Police at Mueang Surin station said multiple witnesses are being interviewed to clarify the circumstances. Officers emphasised that they would establish the facts and ensure fairness for both families.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-08-25

 

 

 

[watchcat]

15 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Surin police are investigating a shocking incident in which an 11-year-old boy was doused with petrol and set on fire by a 13-year-old schoolboy, leaving him with serious burns.

 

Give the idiot "the third degree treatment"