BANGKOK — A 40-year-old man was arrested by metropolitan police on Wednesday, September 25, after allegedly using his mobile phone to take inappropriate photographs under a woman’s skirt on an escalator at a Bangkok BTS station. The suspect was taken into custody following a complaint filed by the victim, who reported the violation immediately after the incident.

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Police apprehended the man at the scene and transported him to Bang Sue Police Station for questioning. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on voyeurism in public spaces, particularly in transit areas where such offenses have been reported previously.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect’s phone was seized as evidence and will be examined for additional illicit content. The victim is cooperating with investigators, and charges are expected to be filed under Thailand’s privacy and sexual harassment laws, which carry severe penalties including imprisonment and fines.

The arrest follows recent public outrage over similar incidents, including cases where bystanders intervened to protect victims on buses and in malls. Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior promptly, emphasizing that cooperation is essential to combating these crimes.

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The BTS Skytrain management has also reinforced surveillance and security measures at stations to deter such acts and ensure passenger safety.

-Thailand News (TN)