A businessman has been arrested in Pathumwan district of Bangkok for allegedly raping a young woman who later jumped from a building in an attempt to take her life. She survived but with serious injuries.

Japanese businessman arrested in Khon Kaen for alleged sex with underage girls

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) arrested Wachirawit (surname withheld), “Joe”, 42, the owner of a popular brand of banana snacks, at a luxury condominium on Soi Nai Lert off Phloenchit Road, Pol Maj Gen Theeradet Thumsuthee, investigative commander of the MPB, said on Thursday.

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