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A Swedish man, 32, was arrested in Phuket after being accused of raping a 26-year-old Swedish woman. The arrest occurred on February 5, after Patong Police tracked the suspect to a hotel on Na Nai 8 Road. This follows the woman's complaint filed on February 1, detailing an assault on January 31 in Patong.

The incident reportedly began when the woman encountered the man outside a convenience store near Soi Khlong Bangwat at 5am. After a brief conversation, she agreed to go with him to his hotel room. According to her statement, once they arrived, the man allegedly assaulted her and threatened harm if she tried to leave.

The woman managed to flee and reported the incident to Patong Police Station upon returning to her accommodation. She was subsequently sent to Patong Hospital for a medical examination, and evidence was collected to support her claims. An investigation led to the suspect's capture, and he now faces charges under Section 276 of Thailand’s Criminal Law.

The charge involves committing rape with violence, carrying a potential penalty of four to 20 years in prison and a fine between 80,000 to 400,000 baht. Following the arrest, there were calls from Thai netizens urging caution when meeting strangers, especially in private settings at night.

This incident follows a separate rape arrest in Bangkok on February 4, where a taxi driver allegedly assaulted an intoxicated female passenger. Authorities reiterated the importance of vigilance and safety for both locals and tourists, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• A Swedish man was arrested in Phuket for allegedly raping a Swedish woman.

• He faces charges under Thailand’s Criminal Law, with severe penalties.

• Calls for caution have increased following this incident and others in Thailand.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2026-02-05

 

 

No means no, but "The incident reportedly began when the woman encountered the man outside a convenience store near Soi Khlong Bangwat at 5am. After a brief conversation, she agreed to go with him to his hotel room."

I'd like to know that that conversation was about. Sex, or drug supply / use I would say.

Cut his ........ off.

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

A Swedish man, 32, was arrested in Phuket after being accused of raping a 26-year-old Swedish woman.

A fellow countryman coming to Thailand to rape a Swedish woman??? Totally braindead and a loser. Shame on him for being Swedish! Shame on him for not being able to get a piece of ass in Sweden, so he must go abroad to rape his own nationality. Shame on him for existing! Not meaning that it would have been better raping a Thai woman. It´s all same bad, that these retarded evil d-heads do. At least he didn´t say he was possessed by an evil spirit. He is one himself!

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

The charge involves committing rape with violence, carrying a potential penalty of four to 20 years in prison and a fine between 80,000 to 400,000 baht.

That good! Let the little wicked sleaze ball rot 20 year in a Thai prison, Make him pay 400K baht. At the age of 52, deport him as persona no grata, a lifetime ban he deserves!

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

The incident reportedly began when the woman encountered the man outside a convenience store near Soi Khlong Bangwat at 5am. After a brief conversation, she agreed to go with him to his hotel room.

Why?

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Why?

Exactly?

She had her own accommodation.

I'm thinking sex or drug supply / use.

5am random meeting at a convenience store, brief conversation, and you are back at a stranger's hotel room shortly after.