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Man Arrested in Samut Prakan for Meth-Fueled Assault Attempt

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A man reportedly under the influence of methamphetamine broke into a 20-year-old woman's apartment in Samut Prakan during the Songkran holiday, attempting to assault her before locals intervened and detained him. Police from Bang Phli station quickly responded, coordinating with local patrols and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation to address the situation at the Bang Chalong subdistrict in Bang Phli district.

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Upon arrival, officers discovered the young woman injured, with a bite mark on her shoulder and a wounded lip. Initial medical aid was provided on-site before she was taken to a hospital. The victim explained that her parents were away for the holiday, leaving her alone when the attacker broke in by forcing open a rear door lock. The assailant attacked her on her bed and demanded she remain silent.

In a bid to protect herself, she bit the assailant’s arm and screamed for help, prompting him to bite her shoulder. She managed to escape and alert her landlord. A nearby resident named Non reported the incident, mentioning that the suspect fled while claiming a false relationship with the woman. He jumped into a canal to evade capture but was soon apprehended by residents until the police arrived.

The perpetrator, identified as 39-year-old Pornsawan "Joe" Thuamprasert, appeared disoriented and heavily drug-influenced. He confessed to smoking methamphetamine prior and claimed he entered seeking refuge from the heat and a drink, denying any assault intent. Recognizing the area from frequenting a local food stall, he insisted he knew the woman’s family casually.

Police took him into custody and, with the help of rescue workers, transported him to Bang Phli Hospital. He will remain detained as legal proceedings continue.

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