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UNEMPLOYED MAN SETS MALAYSIAN TOURIST COUPLE ON FIRE IN BANGKOK
By Khaosod English -8 Aug 2025
Police found the unemployed former boxer restrained by witnesses outside a shopping mall at Ratchaprasong intersection, Bangkok, on August 7, 2025.
BANGKOK — A shocking incident stunned tourists and locals alike outside a shopping mall at Ratchaprasong intersection in downtown Bangkok late Thursday night, when a Thai man doused two Malaysian tourists with paint thinner and set them on fire in an unprovoked attack. Bystanders subdued the assailant at the scene.
Lumpini Police Station officers responded to the incident at 10:00 PM and identified the perpetrator as Warakorn Pabtaisong, 30, from Sa Kaeo province. Police recovered evidence including a 1.5-liter plastic bottle of paint thinner and a lighter. The victims, a Malaysian couple, aged 26 and 27, suffered burn injuries to their bodies and faces and were taken to Police Hospital for treatment.
Rescue workers provide first aid to a Malaysian man injured after being doused with paint thinner and set on fire by an unemployed Thai man outside a shopping mall at Ratchaprasong intersection on August 7, 2025.
According to eyewitnesses, Warakorn was seen talking with the two victims before they separated. The Malaysian tourists later sat on the mall steps, where Warakorn approached them, poured thinner over both victims, and ignited them with his lighter as they tried to flee. Onlookers quickly intervened and restrained the attacker until police arrived.
During questioning at Lumpini Police Station, Warakorn confessed to the attack, stating he had no prior grievance against the victims. He attributed his actions to severe stress from unemployment and hunger.
Police found the unemployed former boxer restrained by witnesses outside a shopping mall at Ratchaprasong intersection, Bangkok, on August 7, 2025.
The former boxer had recently worked as a security guard but was recently terminated and was struggling to find new employment. He told police he hadn’t eaten that day, which intensified his stress and led to the assault.
Investigators are proceeding with charges of attempted bodily harm. Drug tests on the suspect came back negative. Police have coordinated with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to assist in the investigation and discuss support measures.
Both Malaysian tourists are now in stable condition, and authorities plan to take additional statements from them as the investigation continues.
By Khaosod English -8 Aug 2025
Police found the unemployed former boxer restrained by witnesses outside a shopping mall at Ratchaprasong intersection, Bangkok, on August 7, 2025.
BANGKOK — A shocking incident stunned tourists and locals alike outside a shopping mall at Ratchaprasong intersection in downtown Bangkok late Thursday night, when a Thai man doused two Malaysian tourists with paint thinner and set them on fire in an unprovoked attack. Bystanders subdued the assailant at the scene.
Lumpini Police Station officers responded to the incident at 10:00 PM and identified the perpetrator as Warakorn Pabtaisong, 30, from Sa Kaeo province. Police recovered evidence including a 1.5-liter plastic bottle of paint thinner and a lighter. The victims, a Malaysian couple, aged 26 and 27, suffered burn injuries to their bodies and faces and were taken to Police Hospital for treatment.
Rescue workers provide first aid to a Malaysian man injured after being doused with paint thinner and set on fire by an unemployed Thai man outside a shopping mall at Ratchaprasong intersection on August 7, 2025.
According to eyewitnesses, Warakorn was seen talking with the two victims before they separated. The Malaysian tourists later sat on the mall steps, where Warakorn approached them, poured thinner over both victims, and ignited them with his lighter as they tried to flee. Onlookers quickly intervened and restrained the attacker until police arrived.
During questioning at Lumpini Police Station, Warakorn confessed to the attack, stating he had no prior grievance against the victims. He attributed his actions to severe stress from unemployment and hunger.
Police found the unemployed former boxer restrained by witnesses outside a shopping mall at Ratchaprasong intersection, Bangkok, on August 7, 2025.
The former boxer had recently worked as a security guard but was recently terminated and was struggling to find new employment. He told police he hadn’t eaten that day, which intensified his stress and led to the assault.
Investigators are proceeding with charges of attempted bodily harm. Drug tests on the suspect came back negative. Police have coordinated with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to assist in the investigation and discuss support measures.
Both Malaysian tourists are now in stable condition, and authorities plan to take additional statements from them as the investigation continues.
