Nongprue, Banglamung-
A 49-year-old man, identified by police only as Mr. Tawatchai, was detained by local residents after unlawfully entering a monk’s residence at Sutthawart Temple. The incident occurred on Friday, May 17th, and was reported to the Nongprue Police at 11:30 PM.
Upon arrival, the police, along with reporters from The Pattaya News, discovered Mr. Tawatchai, who had already been apprehended by the local community and temple monks.
Mr. Tawatchai had reportedly scaled the temple fence and entered the abode of the head monk, Phra Maha Thaworn, while he was asleep. Tawatchai’s motorbike was found parked in the vicinity.
Mr. Tawatchai appeared to be in a state where he could not communicate effectively. When questioned by the police, he stated that he had broken into the monk’s house simply because he was bored.
A 23-year-old local, Mr. Setthapong, witnessed Mr. Tawatchai climbing the temple fence and subsequently entering the monk’s house. Mr. Setthapong promptly sought assistance from other locals to restrain Mr. Tawatchai and held him until the police arrived.
The Nongprue Police have confirmed that Mr. Tawatchai suffers from mental health issues and has previously received treatment at a local mental hospital. Following the incident, he was escorted back to his hometown in Rayong for further assistance.