Pictures courtesy of Khaosod 

 

Immigration and police officers have arrested a 54-year-old Dutch man in Chiang Mai province following multiple complaints that he harassed and threatened members of the public, causing concern among local residents and shop workers. The unnamed man was taken into custody on December 26, 2025, after authorities said reports against him suggested an escalating pattern of disruptive behaviour that posed a potential ongoing risk to the community.

 

The arrest followed an investigation launched after an incident at a convenience store in Doi Saket district at about 7pm on December 23. A store employee reported that the foreign man caused a disturbance inside the shop, confronted her aggressively and forcibly grabbed her collar, leaving her frightened. Details of the incident later became public, prompting additional complaints from other residents in the area.

 

According to police, several people subsequently came forward to say they had been harassed or threatened by the same individual at different locations. One complainant told officers that the suspect assaulted him while he was stopped at a red traffic light. Convenience store employees in Doi Saket district also reported similar incidents involving the man on December 26, reinforcing concerns raised by the initial complaint.

 

Authorities said the accumulation of reports suggested a pattern of behaviour rather than an isolated incident. As a result, police accelerated efforts to locate the suspect, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Chiang Mai Provincial Court. Officers from Chiang Mai immigration, Doi Saket police and tourist police carried out the arrest at a residence in San Klang subdistrict of San Kamphaeng district.

 

Following his arrest, the suspect was taken to Doi Saket police station for questioning. Police said he was initially charged with nighttime theft, an offence which under Thai law carries a penalty of one to five years’ imprisonment and a fine ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 baht.

 

Khoasod reported that investigators said they will interview all victims and witnesses connected to the reported incidents. Authorities will also review evidence to determine whether additional charges should be filed as the inquiry continues. Police have not released further details about the suspect’s background or the full scope of the alleged offences at this stage.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A 54-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Chiang Mai on December 26, 2025, after multiple complaints of harassment and assault.

• Police say reports from convenience store staff and local residents indicated a pattern of disruptive behaviour.

• The suspect faces an initial charge of nighttime theft, with further charges under consideration.

 

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 Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-12-27

 

 

Give him the maximum sentence. 100k baht fine and 5 years. Maybe that can serve as a deterrent for other to do the same.

One way to get yourself invited out of the country

22 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

100k baht fine and 5 years.

Where do these numbers come from?

Inflammatory post removed 

 

@Gottfrid

Reminds me of a saying I was told when first retiring here. "Mercenaries, missionaries and misfits come to Thailand". Wait, what? I am not the first two so ???

36 minutes ago, WorriedNoodle said:

Where do these numbers come from?

 

From the OP.

 

On 12/27/2025 at 3:06 PM, Georgealbert said:

...under Thai law carries a penalty of one to five years’ imprisonment and a fine ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 baht.

 

39 minutes ago, WorriedNoodle said:

Where do these numbers come from?

From the story....

 

"....under Thai law carries a penalty of one to five years’ imprisonment and a fine ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 baht."

40 minutes ago, WorriedNoodle said:

Where do these numbers come from?

Thailand 

13 minutes ago, Wrwest said:

Reminds me of a saying I was told when first retiring here. "Mercenaries, missionaries and misfits come to Thailand". Wait, what? I am not the first two so ???

If we were NOT misfits, we never would have left our home countries in the first place. That society/culture did not 'fit' us, so we left and moved to Asia.

 

I, for one, am proud to be a misfit, judging by what I see going on in the USA today.

Off topic troll post removed

1 hour ago, WorriedNoodle said:

Where do these numbers come from?

from the article, my dear 

1 hour ago, WorriedNoodle said:

Where do these numbers come from?

Read the news

Such penalties are NOT deterrents, the violators 1) are not aware of prior infractions of penalties, and 2) are often suffering from some form of mental illness.  These people are a mess, they need help, not prison.  VERY SAD when people behave like this.  And although the article does not say anything about alcohol contributing, that too would not be a legitimate excuse.  Send them back to their country and let their government pay for their care -- no sense filling local jails with Farang.  

So what did he steal of a nightime? 40 winks?

did he have tattoos on the back of his neck?

Looks like his new year is off to a bad start already.

6 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

If we were NOT misfits, we never would have left our home countries in the first place. That society/culture did not 'fit' us, so we left and moved to Asia.

 

I, for one, am proud to be a misfit, judging by what I see going on in the USA today.

Ok, you identify as a misfit. However, you do not speak for me or for many of the foreigners I have met. My homeland and culture fits me just fine.  Many thousands of foreigners are in Thailand because they have been assigned here for business operations, or government service, or other professional reasons. The hardworking scientists at the many research facilities are not misfits. 

21 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

Ok, you identify as a misfit. However, you do not speak for me or for many of the foreigners I have met. My homeland and culture fits me just fine.  Many thousands of foreigners are in Thailand because they have been assigned here for business operations, or government service, or other professional reasons. The hardworking scientists at the many research facilities are not misfits. 

You are absolutely correct. You and your colleagues are not misfits. I'm sure you'll fit right back into your home country when your contract here is finished. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure of it.

3 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

Ok, you identify as a misfit. However, you do not speak for me or for many of the foreigners I have met. My homeland and culture fits me just fine.  Many thousands of foreigners are in Thailand because they have been assigned here for business operations, or government service, or other professional reasons. The hardworking scientists at the many research facilities are not misfits. 

So the Girlie bars are full of scientists with big guts who live locally?

4 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

Ok, you identify as a misfit. However, you do not speak for me or for many of the foreigners I have met. My homeland and culture fits me just fine.  Many thousands of foreigners are in Thailand because they have been assigned here for business operations, or government service, or other professional reasons. The hardworking scientists at the many research facilities are not misfits. 

 

Nor are many of the retirees. We did well at the game of life and are now laid back in the sun enjoying the benefits. And laughing at the misfits who are finding out that wherever you run to you always take yourself along with you.

9 hours ago, Kat Hao said:

Such penalties are NOT deterrents, the violators 1) are not aware of prior infractions of penalties, and 2) are often suffering from some form of mental illness.  These people are a mess, they need help, not prison.  VERY SAD when people behave like this.  And although the article does not say anything about alcohol contributing, that too would not be a legitimate excuse.  Send them back to their country and let their government pay for their care -- no sense filling local jails with Farang.  

……..are often suffering from some form of mental illness.   all the more reason to ship him back to his home country, they should take care of him………..there is no excuse, public safety comes first.     He’ll get help in his home country, and if not??  Not our problem anymore.     Too many people like this, too many incidents, not enough enforcement.     Peace

2 hours ago, soalbundy said:

So the Girlie bars are full of scientists with big guts who live locally?

 

I don't go to girlie bars. Nor do any of the foreign residents I know. I am not moralizing but recognizing reality for many of us. 

People who work regular hours don't hang out in girlie bars.They don't have the time, let alone the  inclination.  Nor do the people with families. The retirees I see  where I am, are very active: Volunteering, flower shows, golf, hiking, road trips, hobbies etc. Many of them are more active than people half their age. Some of us have to work odd hours so there is little opportunity for girlie bar adventures.

The reality is that if one hangs around in girlie bars with the lifestyle of drinking and smoking, one won't last long. I get it, some people do  that, but they are in a minority.    And I haven't seen any foreign residents with big guts. Those are the tourists.