Thai Man Locks Penis with 2 Rings Over Fear of Theft

In an incident that stunned local media and residents, a 28-year-old man in Buriram locked his penis using two rings—one steel, one plastic—claiming fear that someone would attempt to “steal” it due to its large size. Embarrassed but desperate, he sought help from medical personnel, who carefully removed the rings to avoid injury or circulation damage. The man insisted on the reasoning: he believed securing the organ was a form of protection. Though physically unharmed, his mental state is now under examination. Authorities are assessing him for signs of body dysmorphic disorder, delusional thoughts, or anxiety-related conditions, and have urged mental health follow-up. The incident struck a nerve with the public, triggering a wider discourse on mental health awareness in rural Thailand, where access to psychiatric services may be limited and stigma high. Medical experts remarked that while the removal was non-surgical, the psychological distress behind such an act deserves clinical attention. The case has become a flashpoint in conversations about how to destigmatize mental health help-seeking and teach early intervention.

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a 28-year-old man in Buriram locked his penis using two rings—one steel, one plastic—claiming fear that someone would attempt to “steal” it due to its large size.

 

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