UPDATE: Pakistani Man Arrested Allegedly Assaulting Transgender Woman in Patong

By
Goong Nang Suksawat
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Phuket –
Phuket police have apprehended a Pakistani national accused of assaulting a transgender woman and stealing ฿10,000 in cash, following a swift investigation that led to his capture at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Our previous story:

Phuket authorities and local safety advocates are urging heightened vigilance following a disturbing incident in Patong involving a violent assault and robbery targeting a transgender woman known locally as “Barbie.”

Now for the update:

The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that authorities launched a manhunt after the victim filed a complaint, and coordinated with immigration officials to intercept the suspect. On Friday (October 16th) he was detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport while preparing to board an outbound flight.

Police have since transferred the suspect to Patong Police Station for further legal proceedings. The case shows the importance of rapid inter-agency cooperation in addressing crimes involving foreign nationals and ensuring justice for victims.

The suspect did not release a statement to the press and avoided trying to show his face, as well as refusing interviews.

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Goong Nang Suksawat
Goong Nang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for more than eight years and has worked with The Pattaya News for six years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.