Suspect Breaks Into Home in Samut Prakan, Attempts Assault on Woman

Key summary

On October 18, 2026, at approximately 03:00 local time in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, a suspect broke into the home of Ms. Lek (pseudonym), a 52-year-old woman, by prying open window bars and cutting through metal security bars. The suspect attempted to assault the victim while she was alone in her locked room. During the struggle, the suspect's face became visible on an iPad screen that had lit up after being touched. The victim managed to escape into her daughter's room before the suspect fled on a motorcycle. Evidence found at the scene includes a sharp knife and the suspect's underwear left behind; the victim's own shorts were missing. Ms. Lek identified the suspect as a former tenant of the neighboring house who moved out 4-5 months ago. Police Station Bang Phli, led by Acting Superintendent Police Colonel Pairoj Petploy, confirmed they have identified the suspect and are deploying investigation units to arrest him. The victim has submitted the evidence to authorities with the support of the Puvana Foundation.