A foreign man allegedly threw chemical acid at a female apartment worker in Pattaya, leaving her critically injured with severe burns. The attack took place at around 8.40pm on 23 June 2026 at an apartment building in Soi Arunothai 2. The 43-year-old victim, Ms Wirawan Aphimetheethamrong, suffered burns to her face, chest and shoulders, with reports indicating more than 40% of her body was affected.

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Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation and officers from Pattaya City Police responded to the scene after receiving reports of a chemical attack. By the time emergency personnel arrived, members of the public had already helped transport the victim to hospital. Investigators found chemical residue throughout the reception area, while furniture, documents, carpets and other items showed signs of corrosion and melting.

According to apartment staff, the suspect had been visiting the building while searching for his wife or girlfriend, who had previously stayed there but no longer lived at the property. Witnesses said the man had been knocking on residents’ doors, disturbing tenants and causing concern among occupants. Ms Wirawan approached him and asked him to stop bothering residents and leave the premises.

Witnesses told police that the foreign man became angry after being challenged and left the building. He allegedly returned a short time later carrying a container filled with what appeared to be chemical acid. He then walked to the reception counter and threw the liquid directly at Ms Wirawan before fleeing the scene.

A colleague, Ms Meena, 29, told police that the suspect was a Caucasian man believed to be in his mid-thirties. She said he did not live at the apartment complex but had frequently entered the building and wandered between floors, causing concern among residents. Apartment staff had previously photographed the man because of his repeated disruptive behaviour and later handed the images to police.

The Daily News reported that the police have classified the case as a serious violent crime and launched an investigation. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the apartment building and nearby areas in Soi Arunothai to identify the suspect and trace his movements after the attack. The man remains at large, and police have appealed for information that could assist in locating and arresting him.

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A despicable and cowardly act that deserves a severe custodial sentence. One has to wonder what would have happened had this individual found the woman he was searching for.

We can only hope that Ms Wirawan makes a speedy recovery from this vile attack!

Daily stories of farang trash in Patts. I rest my case.

19 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

foreign man allegedly threw chemical acid at a female apartment worker in Pattaya

Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the apartment building and nearby areas in Soi Arunothai to identify the suspect and trace his movements after the attack

Poor Thailand 😕

The guy is probably staying at Nirun condos

So many nasty, foreigners here now.

Edited 38 minutes ago38 min by SAFETY FIRST

This is an example where the police/immigration should have taken a more pro-active role in dealing with foreigners.

The suspect had been repeatedly disturbing the tenants, entering the building, the tenants had even handed photos of him to the police.

That should have been enough to pick him up and deport him, blacklisted for 10 years. Sorted.

How about a nice big glass of acid poured over his head and genitals to remind him of what a dick he is.

this sick #### needs to be removed from society

this is attempted murder, I hope the innocent lady recovers but that is unlikely - very sad

grrrrrr

20 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

Daily stories of farang trash in Patts. I rest my case.

never heard of an acid attack, yes idiots punch ups drunken nonsense but this is on another level...........

14 minutes ago, bannork said:

This is an example where the police/immigration should have taken a more pro-active role in dealing with foreigners.

The suspect had been repeatedly disturbing the tenants, entering the building, the tenants had even handed photos of him to the police.

That should have been enough to pick him up and deport him, blacklisted for 10 years. Sorted.

Likely he would have put acid on the ex gf. He should be tied up and acid on 100% of him. What a scumbag.

3 minutes ago, smedly said:

never heard of an acid attack, yes idiots punch ups drunken nonsense but this is on another level...........

They happen. Sometimes Thais do it.

29 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

The guy is probably staying at Nirun condos

That's one of the dumpy condos that Boy George likes to lurk around, isn't it? There has to be dozens of trash condos in Pattaya filled with slummy residents, what makes that one such a focal point?