BANGKOK — Four freshmen from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) are being celebrated as heroes after intervening to protect a woman from a voyeur secretly filming under her skirt on a public bus Thursday night. The incident, captured on video by a passenger, has sparked widespread praise for their courage and quick action.

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The altercation occurred around 10:30 p.m. on bus No. 138, which runs between Mo Chit and Phra Pradaeng. The students noticed a man using his phone to record under a female passenger’s skirt and immediately restrained him in the aisle. They instructed the driver to keep the doors closed while reviewing the illicit footage on the suspect’s device before alerting police.

Officers arrived promptly and took the man into custody. The victim filed a formal complaint, and an investigation is underway. The video of the intervention went viral on social media, with netizens commending the students’ bravery and integrity.

Four students executed a citizen's arrest when a man was caught taking pictures under a woman's skirt on Bangkok bus No. 138 Thailand. The other students went through his phone to gather evidence.The bus was secured and awaiting the arrival of the police. pic.twitter.com/6I7pqKE18r

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On Friday, UTCC publicly honored the students on its Facebook page, calling them “true heroes without superpowers.” The university emphasized the importance of social responsibility and praised their actions as a model for others.

The incident follows a similar case at Central Westgate mall in Nonthaburi on Friday, where a 21-year-old man jumped from the fourth floor after being caught filming under a woman’s skirt. He sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.

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Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report such offenses, highlighting the role of community cooperation in combating harassment. The students’ actions have renewed discussions about safety on public transportation and the need for increased awareness and enforcement.

-Thailand News (TN)