Construction worker charged for attempted rape of tourist on Koh Samet

Khaosod•Society•11d ago

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A construction worker faces multiple serious charges after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a tourist in her room on Koh Samet.

•A tourist on Koh Samet reported an attempted sexual assault by a construction worker who allegedly broke into her room.
•The suspect, identified as Natthaphong, was apprehended playing online gambling and confessed to the attempted assault.
•Authorities have charged Natthaphong with attempted rape, trespassing at night, and illegal online gambling.

•On June 3, 2026, police received a report of a crime at a resort in Koh Samet.
•On June 3, 2026, Natthaphong allegedly entered a tourist's room intending to commit sexual assault.
•Natthaphong stated that seeing the victim checked into a room near his worksite caused a 'momentary urge'.
•The victim discovered the intruder and screamed, causing Natthaphong to flee.
•Police apprehended Natthaphong while he was engaged in online gambling.
•The resort clarified that the perpetrator was not an employee but a worker from a nearby construction site, resulting in heightened security measures.
•The victim posted about the incident online, questioning the safety standards of VIP accommodations on the island, potentially impacting tourism.
•On June 4, 2026, the Commander of Rayong Provincial Police is scheduled to visit Koh Samet to inspect the scene and discuss enhanced safety measures.

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Natthaphong

"I saw the victim checking into a room near where I was working, so I had a momentary urge."

เห็นผู้เสียหายเข้าพักในห้องใกล้กับจุดที่ตนทำงานอยู่ จึงเกิดอารมณ์ชั่ววูบ

Natthaphong (surname withheld) or Lek(นายณัฐพงษ์ (ขอสงวนนามสกุล) หรือเล็ก)

The construction worker arrested for attempting to assault a tourist on Koh Samet and later charged with multiple offenses.

Ms. A (pseudonym)(นางสาวเอ (นามสมมติ))

The female tourist who was the victim of the attempted assault on Koh Samet.

Pol. Capt. Woratad Ruengrit(ร.ต.อ.วรทัศน์ เรืองฤทธิ์)

The Deputy Inspector (Investigative) at Phue Police Station who received the report of the incident.

Commander of Rayong Provincial Police(ผู้บังคับการตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดระยอง)

The official who is scheduled to visit Koh Samet to inspect the crime scene and discuss enhanced safety measures.

Phue Sub-district Police Station(สภ.เพ)

The police station that responded to the incident on Koh Samet and is handling the investigation.

Koh Samet(เกาะเสม็ด)ℹ️

The island in Rayong Province where the attempted assault occurred.

June 2026(มิ.ย. 69)

The month and year the attempted assault and subsequent police actions took place.

June 4(4 มิ.ย.)

The date when the Commander of Rayong Provincial Police is scheduled to visit Koh Samet.