Man arrested for dousing two tourists with paint thinner and setting them on fire
- Two Malaysian tourists in Bangkok were set on fire after being doused with thinner outside the Big C shopping centre on August 7
- The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Varakorn Pubthaisong, allegedly chased and ignited the victims after they tried to flee
- Ong Yik Leong suffered serious second-degree burns to his upper body, while Gan Xiao Zhen sustained 36% second-degree burns but is stable
- Doctors advised both victims to remain in Bangkok for recovery, with their families arriving to assist them alongside Malaysian officials
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Thai authorities have taken a man into custody after two Malaysian tourists were doused with thinner and set on fire in a shocking incident in central Bangkok on Thursday night, August 7.
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According to local media, Ong Yik Leong, 26, and Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, were sitting on the steps outside the Big C shopping centre along Ratchadamri Road, opposite Central World mall, when a man approached from behind and poured the flammable liquid on them.
As the startled victims tried to flee, the suspect allegedly ignited the liquid, engulfing them in flames.
The assailant was identified as 30-year-old Varakorn Pubthaisong. Both victims suffered severe burns and were rushed to different hospitals for urgent treatment.
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Ong is now in the intensive care unit at Police General Hospital, while Gan is recovering at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Channel News Asia reported.
“Ong sustained second-degree burns across his upper body, both front and back. The injuries are serious but not life-threatening,” said Bong Yik Jui, Malaysia’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim in Thailand.
“Gan suffered 36 per cent second-degree burns, but she is stable and conscious.”
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan confirmed that doctors have advised the victims remain in Bangkok until their burn wounds are sufficiently healed, as such injuries are highly sensitive to pressure and require proper drying time.
Family members of the two victims are expected to arrive in Bangkok on Saturday to be with them.
The Malaysian Embassy and the Foreign Ministry’s consular division will provide necessary assistance during their stay.
Bangkok’s Lumpini police chief Yingyos Suwanno stated that Varakorn’s alleged assault stemmed from frustration over his unemployment. He reportedly told police he was a former boxer who had lost his job as a security guard.
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