Polish National Arrested in Bangkok for Inappropriate Sexual Conduct in Convenience Store

BANGKOK– In a recent incident that has stirred major public attention especially on Thai social media, a Polish man was arrested in Bangkok for allegedly slapping a young woman on the buttocks inside a convenience store. The event took place in the Sathorn district say Thai authorities.

According to Thai media reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening, January 14th, when the suspect, whose identity has not been fully disclosed and only his first name given, Piotr, was said to have engaged in the inappropriate act while the victim was shopping at the store. Local law enforcement responded swiftly after the incident was reported, leading to the arrest of the Polish man at a nearby condominium.

The suspect claimed in his defense that he had engaged in similar behavior previously in Thailand without repercussions and claimed he felt he did nothing wrong and didn’t see his act as a big deal. He also said he was scheduled to leave Thailand soon and was hoping he would just be let go. However, Thai law enforcement was clear in their stance that such behavior would not be tolerated, resulting in immediate legal action. Additionally, the lack of apology or regret for his actions also led authorities to push for full legal action against Piotr.

The arrest has sparked discussions on social media platforms about the importance of cultural awareness among foreigners in Thailand and the enforcement of laws protecting minors from harassment.
The Polish Embassy in Bangkok was notified, and an interpreter has been requested to assist in the legal proceedings.

Legal experts point out that under Thai law, acts of sexual harassment can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment for up to ten years. The suspect is currently being held pending further investigation and potential charges that could include sexual assault along with sexual harassment charges, potentially increasing his legal penalties.

Photo credit: Matichon

Subscribe
Adam Judd
Mr. Adam Judd is the Chief of Content, English language, of TPN Media since December 2017. He is originally from Washington D.C., America, but has also lived in Dallas, Sarasota, and Portsmouth. His background is in retail sales, HR, and operations management, and has written about news and Thailand for many years. He has lived in Pattaya for over a decade as a full-time resident, is well known locally and been visiting the country as a regular visitor for over 15 years. His full contact information, including office contact information, can be found on our Contact Us page below. Stories please e-mail Editor@ThePattayanews.com About Us: https://thepattayanews.com/about-us/ Contact Us: https://thepattayanews.com/contact-us/