Update: Twenty-three youths were involved in a street fight in Ayutthaya. Police are preparing to take legal action against all participants and are also considering charges against their parents.
A Facebook user shared a video capturing a violent clash involving youths armed with weapons on Rojana Road, between Ayutthaya and Wang Noi, near the intersection with Phahonyothin Road in Moo 7, Lam Sai Subdistrict, Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, on the evening of 23 Feb 2026, as previously reported.Read more: Spirit of a warrior possesses Ayutthaya youths wielding weapons in a street fight.)
Last night at Wang Noi Police Station, Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Police Colonel Somjet Maenbut, Chief of Wang Noi Police Station, ordered the investigation team to urgently identify all those involved. They coordinated with schools and parents to bring the youths in for questioning to proceed with legal actions.
All involved are juveniles totaling 23 individuals. Police also seized eight motorcycles. Initially, the suspects were charged with "jointly assaulting others causing bodily or mental harm and jointly carrying knives in towns, villages, or public places without justified cause."
At 10:00 a.m. today (24 Feb 2026), reporters visited Wang Noi Police Station to follow up on the case. Under the command of Police Major General Surawut Saengrungreung, Commander of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Police, and Police Colonel Poomthach Khositvanichpong, Deputy Commander, Police Colonel Somjet Maenbut was assigned to handle the case decisively.
Police Colonel Somjet Maenbut, Chief of Wang Noi Police Station, stated that immediately after the incident, patrol officers and the investigation team were dispatched to the scene, enabling them to identify and track down all suspects, who are juveniles aged no more than 16 years. This was a serious and concerning incident. Commanders have given special instructions. Both schools have police monitoring constantly, but this case occurred after school hours when the youths met.
He urged parents not to neglect their children and allow them to commit such acts. Legal action will be considered against parents if evidence implicates them. Fortunately, no serious injuries occurred this time, but if severe injuries such as amputations or blindness happened, it would be tragic. He appealed to youths considering such behavior to remember that education can change lives. If students are determined to study, their lives will improve and their parents can be more at ease.
The prosecution of parents is currently under evidence gathering based on witness testimonies. He reminded youths that such actions affect themselves and their parents, who invest in their education hoping for a bright future. If prosecuted, they will carry a criminal record for life. He urged them to focus on their studies. Legal action is underway against both sides, and eight motorcycles used in the incident were seized.
Regarding preventive measures, police have maintained strict monitoring continuously and will increase enforcement by coordinating with schools to tighten supervision further.