Thai Police Detain 19-Year-Old Man for Assaulting Woman Who Raised Hand in Apology

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Police in Bangkok's Phaholyothin sub-district station detained 19-year-old Nattanut, known as 'Leng', on October 24, 2026, at 09:40 for assaulting a 27-year-old woman while she was seated in her car at the intersection of Ladprao Road. The suspect was charged with assault, property damage, and drug use, though he denied allegations of drug use and claimed ignorance regarding the victim's gender because he did not see her raise her hand to apologize. The police opposed bail for the suspect. The victim reported feeling fearful and unable to be alone due to lingering images of the violence, noting that her left eye has become inflamed and painful following the incident.