BANGKOK — 15 April 2026, a 43-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly molesting a female reporter during Songkran celebrations on Silom Road, after failing to post bail set at 100,000 baht.
Investigators from Pathumwan Police Station brought the suspect, identified as Methasit, before the South Bangkok Criminal Court on Charoen Krung Road, seeking his first 12-day remand on a charge of committing an indecent act against a person over 15 under Section 278 of the Criminal Code.
The case stems from an incident on 13 April at about 16:30, when the suspect allegedly used his hand to touch the buttocks of a female journalist while she was reporting on Songkran festivities. During questioning, he confessed to the charge.
Police investigators and the victim opposed bail, citing concerns the suspect might flee. The court approved the detention request.
The suspect applied for temporary release, and the court set bail at 100,000 baht, requiring a full cash guarantee. However, he was unable to provide the funds.
The court then issued a detention order, and officers transferred him to Bangkok Remand Prison pending further legal proceedings.
