Bangkok Police Commander Rescues Hostages in Knife Attack Near Phetchaburi Road

Key summary

Police Major General Worasat Pisitbannakorn, commander of the Nong Chok District Police Station (N.1), led a rescue operation after a man wielding a knife took his wife and son hostage near Urupong Intersection on Phetchaburi Road. Drawing on specialized skills from his tenure as deputy commander of Anti-Terrorism Unit 26 (Orintra 26), Major General Worasat jumped into the scene to disarm the attacker, securing the safety of the female and child hostages. The incident was resolved quickly with the hostages unharmed. Major General Worasat, known as 'Ungkan Saes', graduated from Chulalongkorn University's Royal Military Academy (RTA) Class 36 and the Police Academy Class 52, where he was selected as head student. His career includes roles at various police stations and units, including Anti-Terrorism Unit 26, before becoming deputy commander of Nong Chok District Police Station and later commander of Nong Chok District Police Station. He has completed courses in crisis management in Indonesia, anti-terrorism (Orintra 26), and static-line parachuting at King Naruew Camp.