Good Samaritan Helps Woman Attacked While Jogging at Dam in Kathu

Kathu –

A local man has described how he rushed to help a young woman who was assaulted while jogging near Bang Wad Dam in Phuket on the evening of the 17th of September 2026, and has urged others using the area to take extra care with their safety.

Mr Adisak Khaoraksa, 38, known as “James,” said the incident occurred around 7 p.m. He was nearby when a friend of the victim shouted for help. He immediately rode his motorcycle to the scene, but by the time he arrived the attacker had already fled.

The woman was badly shaken. She told him she had been punched in the stomach and had scratches on her face. According to her account, the assailant emerged from a wooded area and attacked her with the apparent intention of sexual assault. When she spotted a person who appeared to be a foreigner jogging some distance away, she screamed loudly. The noise startled the attacker, who then fled on a motorcycle.

After ensuring the woman was in a safer location, Adisak rode around the relatively dark Bang Wad Dam area to check whether other women were still jogging there. He warned those he found and escorted them out of the area for their safety.

Adisak also stressed that the victim had been dressed modestly in a long-sleeved top and sportswear. He appealed to the public not to criticise or bully victims over their clothing, saying that regardless of how anyone is dressed, everyone should prioritise their own safety.

Police are investigating the case. Authorities and local residents advise people using the paths around Bang Wad Dam, especially after dark, to remain vigilant and take personal safety precautions.