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Lone attacker douses bank manager with oil demanding 5 million baht caught

Lone attacker douses bank manager with oil demanding 5 million baht caught

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

An unemployed man's attempt to extort 5 million baht from a bank manager by dousing them with oil was foiled by vigilant citizens and police, leading to his apprehension.

  • •An individual attempted to rob a bank manager by threatening them with oil and demanding 5 million baht.
  • •The bank manager showed quick thinking, escaped the assailant, and alerted others.
  • •Citizens and police intervened, apprehending the suspect who claimed to be unemployed and desperate.
  • •The incident occurred on February 16, 2026, at a bank within a shopping mall in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan.

Overview

  • •On February 16, 2026, a lone suspect entered a bank in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan.
  • •The suspect doused the bank manager with oil and demanded 5 million baht.
  • •The bank manager, showing quick thinking, escaped the assailant's grip.
  • •Citizens and bank staff intervened, leading to the suspect’s pursuit and capture.
  • •The suspect stated the motive was unemployment and financial desperation, admitting the intent was to threaten.
  • •The suspect was apprehended by citizens and police and subsequently taken to Bang Phli Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the arrest.
  • •Police are investigating charges of confinement, coercion, and potential attempted robbery.
  • •The incident highlights ongoing concerns about security at financial institutions and retail locations.

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Key Quotes

Suspect
"I came from Chonburi, no money, at my wit's end. I just intended to threaten."
ผมมาจากชลบุรีไม่มีเงินถึงทางตัน แค่จะข่มขู่
Bank Manager
"The perpetrator wanted 5 million baht, but I wouldn't give it. So the perpetrator grabbed an unknown oil bottle, put in a small water bottle, splashed it on me, and grabbed my neck from behind."
ผู้ก่อเหตุต้องการเงินจำนวน 5 ล้านบาท แต่ไม่ยอมให้เงินดังกล่าว ผู้ก่อเหตุจึงได้หยิบขวดน้ำมันไม่ทราบชนิด บรรจุภายในขวดน้ำขวดเล็ก สาดไปที่ผู้จัดการธนาคารแล้วล็อกคอด้านหลัง

Key Entities

Person

Pol. Lt. Col. Phatthakorn Chaa-nhoi(พ.ต.ต.ภัทร์กร ชายน้อย)
Investigating officer from Bang Phli Police Station who received the report of the incident.
Mr. Suthton Phaengsrisan(นายสุธิดล แพ่งศรีสาร)
The suspect apprehended for attempting to rob a bank.
Mrs. Aree Yamapai(นางอารีย์ ยะมาภัย)
The bank manager who was the target of the attempted robbery.
Mr. Adison Anusorn(นายอดิศร อนุสนธ์)
A brave citizen who assisted in apprehending the suspect.
Pol. Col. Pairoht Phetploy(พ.ต.อ.ไพโรจน์ เพ็ชรพลอย)
Director of Bang Phli Police Station who provided details about the case.

Organization

Bang Phli Police Station(สภ.บางพลี)
The police station responsible for the jurisdiction where the bank robbery attempt occurred.
Ruamkatanyu Foundation(มูลนิธิร่วมกตัญญู)
Volunteer organization that provided first aid to the suspect.

Place

Bang Phli Hospital(โรงพยาบาลบางพลี)
The hospital where the suspect was taken for medical treatment after his apprehension.
Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️
Province from which the suspect stated he traveled to commit the crime.
Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️
Province where the bank is located and the incident occurred.
Ban Bueng(บ้านบึง)
District mentioned as the suspect's home, where a background check was conducted.

Law

PDPAℹ️
The legal framework the suspect cited for not providing further statements during the initial investigation.