{"id":4484,"date":"2025-08-09T13:54:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T13:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/2-msian-tourists-set-on-fire-in-bangkok-random-attack-reportedly-driven-by-unemployment-stress\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T13:54:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T13:54:42","slug":"2-msian-tourists-set-on-fire-in-bangkok-random-attack-reportedly-driven-by-unemployment-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/2-msian-tourists-set-on-fire-in-bangkok-random-attack-reportedly-driven-by-unemployment-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"2 M\u2019sian tourists set on fire in Bangkok, random attack reportedly driven by unemployment stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>M&rsquo;sian tourists sent to hospital after being set on fire in Bangkok<\/h2>\n<p>Two Malaysian tourists were doused with paint thinner and set on fire in Bangkok, in a random attack by a man reportedly under stress due to unemployment.<\/p>\n<p>Images posted on social media, including by Bernama TV, show members of the public trying to douse the flames that engulfed the two unfortunate young tourists.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_642382\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><\/noscript>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-642382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @InfoR00M on X<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the burning pair are rolling on the ground, a man is seen spraying them with an aerosol that immediately puts out some of the flames, possibly saving their lives.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_642384\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642384\" class=\"wp-image-642384 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"180\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bangkok.gif\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642384\" class=\"wp-image-642384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/bangkok.gif\" alt width=\"180\" height=\"320\"><\/noscript>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-642384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Bernama TV on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Suspected culprit beaten by members of the public<\/h3>\n<p>Later, a man suspected of being the culprit is seen getting beaten and kicked even as he sits handcuffed on the ground.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_642385\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642385\" class=\"wp-image-642385 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"515\" height=\"691\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-2.jpg 515w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-2-447x600.jpg 447w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-2-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-2.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642385\" class=\"wp-image-642385 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-2.jpg\" alt width=\"515\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-2.jpg 515w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-2-447x600.jpg 447w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-2-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\"><\/noscript>\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/12-weeks-jail-for-school-it-support-technician-who-took-upskirt-videos-of-teachers\/\" class=\"template-1\"><span class=\"cta\">News :<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">&lt;div&gt;12 weeks' jail for school IT support technician who took upskirt videos of teachers&lt;\/div&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/div><p id=\"caption-attachment-642385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: &#3607;&#3640;&#3585;&#3586;&#3660;&#3650;&#3595;&#3648;&#3594;&#3637;&#3618;&#3621; on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As police and members of the public surround him, he breaks down in tears on the ground.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_642387\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" readability=\"32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642387\" class=\"wp-image-642387 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"514\" height=\"697\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-1-1.jpg 514w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-1-1-442x600.jpg 442w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-1-1-111x150.jpg 111w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-1-1.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642387\" class=\"wp-image-642387 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-1-1.jpg\" alt width=\"514\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-1-1.jpg 514w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-1-1-442x600.jpg 442w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beaten-1-1-111x150.jpg 111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\"><\/noscript>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-642387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: &#3607;&#3640;&#3585;&#3586;&#3660;&#3650;&#3595;&#3648;&#3594;&#3637;&#3618;&#3621; on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>He sat outside the steps of the Big C mall in full view of passers-by.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_642389\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642389\" class=\"wp-image-642389 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1474\" height=\"1052\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6.jpg 1474w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6-600x428.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6-100x70.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1474px) 100vw, 1474px\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642389\" class=\"wp-image-642389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6.jpg\" alt width=\"1474\" height=\"1052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6.jpg 1474w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6-600x428.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-6-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1474px) 100vw, 1474px\"><\/noscript>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-642389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @chhun_v on X<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Man walked with tourists before setting them on fire in Bangkok<\/h3>\n<p>The incident took place at about 10pm on Thursday (7 Aug) outside the mall along Ratchadamri Road in central Bangkok, reported Thailand&rsquo;s Khaosod news media.<\/p>\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/migrant-acquitted-in-first-trial-over-us-border-military-zones\/\" class=\"template-1\"><span class=\"cta\">News :<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">Migrant acquitted in first trial over US border military zones<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>The suspect, identified as 30-year-old&nbsp;Warakorn Pabtaisong, was seen walking with the two tourists before they went their separate ways.<\/p>\n<p>However, as the pair sat on the steps of the mall, Warakorn returned and poured thinner over them, then set them on fire with a lighter.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the public quickly helped the victims and restrained Warakorn.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_642390\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642390\" class=\"wp-image-642390 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1477\" height=\"1108\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4.jpg 1477w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4-80x60.jpg 80w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1477px) 100vw, 1477px\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642390\" class=\"wp-image-642390 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4.jpg\" alt width=\"1477\" height=\"1108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4.jpg 1477w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-4-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1477px) 100vw, 1477px\"><\/noscript>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-642390\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @chhun_v on X<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Man was stressed as he couldn&rsquo;t find a job<\/h3>\n<p>When he was questioned by the police, Warakorn said he had no prior grievance against the tourists.<\/p>\n<p>He was a former boxer and had recently worked as a security guard, but was recently sacked and could not find another job, he added.<\/p>\n<p>As he had not eaten that day, his hunger escalated his stress and led him to the act.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_642388\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642388\" class=\"wp-image-642388 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"1477\" height=\"1108\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5.jpg 1477w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5-80x60.jpg 80w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1477px) 100vw, 1477px\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-642388\" class=\"wp-image-642388 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5.jpg\" alt width=\"1477\" height=\"1108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5.jpg 1477w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourists-fire-bangkok-5-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1477px) 100vw, 1477px\"><\/noscript>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-642388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: @chhun_v on X<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>He was given a drug test, which came back negative.<\/p>\n<p>The Thai authorities are expected to charge him with attempted bodily harm.<\/p>\n<h3>Tourists sent to Bangkok hospitals for fire injuries<\/h3>\n<p>As for the tourists, they were identified by The New Straits Times as 26-year-old man Ong Yik Leong and 27-year-old woman Gan Xiao Zhen.<\/p>\n<p>They were rushed to separate hospitals &mdash; Mr Ong to the Intensive Care Unit of the Police General Hospital, and Ms Gan to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Ong reportedly sustained serious but not life-threatening second-degree burns across his upper body, reported The Malay Mail.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Gan, who suffered second-degree burns across 36% of her body, is conscious and in stable condition.<\/p>\n<h3>Family members heading to Bangkok<\/h3>\n<p>In a media release posted on Facebook, Malaysia&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry said it is providing consular assistance to the two injured Malaysians.<\/p>\n<p>Their family members are expected to arrive in Bangkok on Saturday (9 Aug).<\/p>\n<p>The Thai authorities are conducting a full investigation into the incident, the ministry understands, promising its full cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The public was urged not to speculate on the incident and let the investigation take its course.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: Gunman kills 4 security guards &amp; 1 vendor at Bangkok market before turning gun on himself<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"MZDcxzBGpe\" readability=\"0\">\n<p>Gunman kills 4 security guards &amp; 1 vendor at Bangkok market before turning gun on himself<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at&nbsp;news@mustsharenews.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Featured image adapted from Bernama TV on Facebook and @chhun_v on X.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><sub>2 M&rsquo;sian tourists set on fire in Bangkok, random attack reportedly driven by unemployment stress<\/sub><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M&rsquo;sian tourists sent to hospital after being set on fire in Bangkok Two Malaysian tourists were doused with paint thinner and set on fire in Bangkok, in a random attack by a man reportedly under stress due to unemployment. 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