Two M'sian tourists set on fire in shocking Bangkok attack
Two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after an unemployed man set them on fire on Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok on Thursday night.
The incident occurred around 10pm Thursday when the suspect suddenly poured thinner from behind onto the two Malaysians – a man, Ong, 26, and a woman, Gan, 27 – who were seated on the steps near a shopping centre at the time.
Two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after an unemployed man set them on fire on Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok on Thursday night.
The incident occurred around 10pm Thursday when the suspect suddenly poured thinner from behind onto the two Malaysians – a man, Ong, 26, and a woman, Gan, 27 – who were seated on the steps near a shopping centre at the time.
The Malaysian Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to Thailand, Bong Yik Jui, said he had visited the victims, who remain in critical but stable condition.
He said Ong was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Police General Hospital, while Gan is receiving treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
“Ong sustained second-degree burns across his upper body, both front and back. The injuries are considered serious but not life-threatening.
“Gan suffered 36 percent, second-degree burns, but her condition is stable and she is conscious,” he told Bernama when contacted on Friday.
He added that the embassy has contacted the families of Ong and Gan to inform them about the incident.
Lumpini police station superintendent Yingyos Suwanno said the suspect is a 30-year-old man from Sa Kaeo province, who allegedly attacked the victims out of frustration over being unemployed.
He attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by members of the public nearby.
Yingyos said the suspect is being held in custody at the Lumpini police station, while police continue to investigate the motive behind the attack and are expected to take statements from the victims once they are in stable condition.
- Bernama
