BANGKOK, Thailand – Seven Thai youths have been arrested in connection with the physical assault of a Japanese tourist in a deserted area near the Makkasan Airport Rail Link station, police reported on Thursday evening.

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At 7:20 PM, Din Daeng police investigators transferred the seven suspects to Makkasan Police Station for questioning and to face charges of physical assault. The group had been apprehended at a room within the Din Daeng flats complex earlier in the day.

The victim, identified only as Yuki, a 43-year-old Japanese national, sustained injuries to his ear, knee and neck. According to his statement to police, Yuki accidentally wandered into an overgrown area behind Makkasan station at approximately 8:30 PM on Tuesday. As he attempted to find his way back out, a group of teenagers riding two motorcycles approached him and demanded money. When Yuki refused, they physically assaulted him. He managed to break free and seek help from a Good Samaritan before filing a formal complaint at Makkasan Police Station.

Investigators tracked the group down by reviewing CCTV footage from along the getaway route. The cameras captured the suspects riding towards Pracha Songkhro intersection before heading into the Din Daeng flats, enabling officers to locate and detain them.

Police have confirmed that the seven suspects are in custody and will face legal proceedings. The Japanese embassy in Thailand has been notified and is providing consular assistance to the victim, who is receiving medical treatment for his injuries. Authorities have not disclosed the ages of the suspects but confirmed they are juveniles and will be processed through the juvenile justice system.

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Police have also stated that they are investigating whether the group was involved in similar incidents in the area. The swift arrest has been commended by local officials, who have assured the public that measures are being taken to enhance safety for both residents and tourists in the city. Further updates on the case are expected as the investigation continues.

-Thailand News (TN)