Assault complainant says Phuket officer called her attention-seeking
A Thai woman escaped after a man allegedly punched and attempted to sexually assault her while she was jogging near Bang Wad Reservoir in Kathu district, Phuket. The case circulated online on Friday, September 18, after Phuket Times interviewed the Thai man who came to the woman’s aid. The man, identified as Adisak, said he had … The story Assault complainant says Phuket officer called her…
A Thai woman was allegedly assaulted and sexually threatened while jogging near Bang Wad Reservoir in Phuket's Kathu district. According to the complainant, the suspect punched her in the stomach and made an assault attempt. She managed to escape and sought help from Adisak, a man who had been exercising nearby. Adisak informed the woman's friend, who alerted the police.
The woman reported the incident to Kathu Police Station, but later claimed that a police officer supervising the case had accused her of seeking attention. This allegation drew further public scrutiny of the case. The police reportedly believed they had identified the suspect and planned to arrest him soon. Concerned about the delay, the victim informed Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee.
Police have since investigated the area, suggesting potential improvements such as a running track, CCTV cameras, and lighting.
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