Man dies after being thrown into Benchasiri Park pond
A man died after he was allegedly assaulted and thrown into a pond at Benchasiri Park in Bangkok, police said. Thong Lor police received a report of a man falling into the water late on 21 August and called rescue workers and divers to search the pond. Witnesses told authorities that two men had been […] The post Man dies after being thrown into Benchasiri Park pond appeared first on Khaosod…
Thong Lor police in Bangkok received a report on August 21 of a man falling into Benchasiri Park's pond. Witnesses stated that two men had been arguing near the water's edge when one was assaulted and lost consciousness. The aggressor reportedly threw the unconscious man into the pond before escaping. Police recovered the unidentified victim's body the following day, pronounced dead upon arrival.
Thaweesak Phanngam, the suspect, was detained on August 22 for intentional murder, with no bail granted. When questioned, Thaweesak initially refused to comment, later claiming the victim did not lose consciousness and was agitated. He stated he threw the man into the water to restrain him. Park security noted the pair had been sleeping and begging together for weeks, occasionally drinking outside the park.
The victim had been involved in three indecent incidents at the park in the days prior to his death. Police are ongoing their investigation into the tragic incident.
Written by urgent.news from Khaosod English's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
