39-Year-Old Beaten by Loan Sharks Over 4,000 Baht Debt

Khaosod•Society•8d ago

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A 39-year-old man was brutally assaulted by an illegal loan shark gang after falling behind on payments for a 4,000 baht loan, sustaining severe injuries.

•A 39-year-old man was severely beaten by a loan shark gang.
•The assault occurred at a market in Nong Hai sub-district.
•The victim owed 4,000 baht and had missed some payments.
•The incident took place on July 8, 2026, and the man was taken to the hospital.

Overview

•On July 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM, a 39-year-old man reported to Mueang Udon Thani Police Station.
•The 39-year-old man was severely beaten by an illegal loan shark gang.
•The beating occurred due to the man falling behind on payments for a 4,000 baht loan.
•The victim sustained visible facial injuries, swelling, and bleeding, requiring urgent hospital treatment.
•The victim stated he had been repaying 100 baht daily and was close to clearing the debt.
•The loan sharks attacked the man at a market in Nong Hai sub-district.
•One of the perpetrators was identified by the victim as Mr. Phakin.
•Police recommended the victim seek medical attention first, then report to Huai Luang Police Station, which has jurisdiction over Nong Hai sub-district.

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Key Quotes

Mr. A (Pseudonym)

"When it happened, I was walking at the market in Nong Hai sub-district. Suddenly, the loan sharks drove by. When they saw me, they stopped the car and immediately rushed out to attack me before I could react. I clearly remember one of the perpetrators' names is Mr. Phakin."

ตอนเกิดเหตุผมกำลังเดินอยู่ที่ตลาดนัดในพื้นที่ตำบลหนองไฮ จู่ๆ กลุ่มเงินกู้ก็ขับรถผ่านมาพอดี พอเขาเห็นผมก็จอดรถแล้วพุ่งลงมารุมทำร้ายทันทีโดยที่ผมยังไม่ทันได้ตั้งตัว จำได้แม่นว่าหนึ่งในผู้ก่อเหตุชื่อ นายภาคิน

Key Entities

Person

Mr. A (Pseudonym)(นายเอ (นามสมมติ))

The 39-year-old victim of an assault by a loan shark gang.

Mr. Phakin(นายภาคิน)

Identified by the victim as one of the individuals involved in the assault.

Organization

Loan Shark Gang(แก๊งเงินกู้)

The group responsible for illegally lending money and resorting to violence against debtors.

Mueang Udon Thani Police Station(สภ.เมืองอุดรธานี)

The police station initially where the victim reported the assault.

Udon Thani Promotion Foundation(มูลนิธิส่งเสริมธรรมแห่งอุดรธานี)

The rescue foundation that provided initial first aid and transported the victim to the hospital.

Huai Luang Police Station(สภ.ห้วยหลวง)

The police station with jurisdiction over the area where the assault occurred.

Place

Marketplace(ตลาดนัด)

The location where the assault on the victim took place.

Nong Hai Sub-district(ตำบลหนองไฮ)

The sub-district where the market where the assault occurred is located.