A 32-year-old woman was left with facial injuries after allegedly being assaulted by a male neighbour at an apartment building in Pattaya during the early hours of 19 June 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 5.35am at an apartment in Soi Thepprasit 7, prompting an emergency response from rescue workers and police. Get today's headlines by email Rescue personnel from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Centre arrived at the scene alongside officers from Pattaya City Police Station. They found Ms Daraporn, 32, suffering from bruises to her body and lacerations to her lip and right eyebrow, with blood covering her face. She received first aid at the scene before being taken to hospital for treatment. The alleged attacker had fled before officers arrived. According to the victim, the suspect is a Thai man known as “Mr Keng”, who lives in the room next to hers. Ms Daraporn told police that she had been living at the apartment for around five to six months and claimed that Mr Keng had repeatedly attempted to court her during that time. She said she had never encouraged his advances and had tried to avoid him. The victim stated that after returning home from work, she encountered the suspect outside his room. An argument followed, which escalated into a physical confrontation during which she was allegedly slapped and punched. She said members of the public intervened and initially stopped the attack. Witness Mr Weerawat, 36, said he came out to investigate after hearing a disturbance. He reported hearing the suspect complain that the woman was speaking too loudly on the telephone before the pair became involved in a heated argument. According to the witness, even after bystanders separated the two, the suspect followed the woman and assaulted her again. Emergency services were then contacted to intervene. Daily News reported that police are gathering evidence and interviewing those involved as part of their investigation. Officers are also working to locate and arrest the suspect so that legal proceedings can be pursued. Picture courtesy of Daily News Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 20 June 2026
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