The restaurant owner led a group of Myanmar workers in assaulting a rider. Police found a man who smashed a motorcycle. He expressed remorse, apologized, and warned foreign workers not to be as hot-headed as he was.
The case involved hot-tempered Myanmar workers driving out of lane. When honked at, they became upset, drove aggressively, and made offensive gestures, provoking the rider to confront them. However, the rider was ambushed by six assailants who severely injured three riders and damaged motorcycles with weapons. The incident occurred in Samut Prakan. Authorities later inspected the restaurant where the workers were employed, found all six had been dismissed, and temporarily closed the restaurant due to lack of registration documents, as previously reported.
Subsequently, Bang Bo Police Station summoned all involved parties to proceed legally for voluntary fighting charges, as both sides engaged in mutual assault. The offender who damaged the motorcycle agreed to compensate the owner and paid in front of officials. The next day, Bang Bo police and local administrators inspected the restaurant, summoned its representative to present licensing documents. The representative claimed proper government registration and promised to submit documents the following day. However, no documents were presented at the inspection, so authorities ordered the restaurant temporarily closed, as previously reported.
Today (13 Jan 2026 GMT+7), Ms. May, 32, a Myanmar national and restaurant partner, submitted various documents to Bang Bo Police Station and brought the six workers involved to meet officials.
When interviewed through an interpreter, Mr. Heng, 33, a Myanmar national who damaged the motorcycle, said he acted because he saw several riders enter the restaurant appearing confrontational. Not understanding Thai, he feared being challenged. In anger and unable to fight the people, he used a metal bar to damage the motorcycle, which led to the ensuing violent scuffle. He now feels remorseful and wants to apologize to Thai people for what happened, advising fellow foreign workers not to act rashly as he did. He concluded by respectfully apologizing on camera.
Ms. May, 32, Myanmar national and restaurant partner, said she feels sorry for what happened and apologizes to Thai people. She promised to prevent such incidents in the future.
Investigators at Bang Bo Police Station have checked documents and recorded the offenders' information, released them following legal procedures, and are gathering further evidence to proceed with legal action.