Bangkok Police Apprehend Long-Term Fugitive in Rape Case
Authorities have arrested a 47-year-old man in Bangkok who had been evading capture since 2019 regarding a 2018 sexual assault case.
On October 25, 2025, officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Children and Women Welfare Sub-Division apprehended a 47-year-old man, identified only as Supharuek, in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok. According to Khaosod English, the suspect had been a fugitive since 2019, wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl that reportedly occurred in 2018.
At the time of his arrest, the suspect was working as a motorcycle taxi driver. The apprehension follows a multi-year search by law enforcement to locate the individual involved in the cold case.
For residents and visitors, this incident highlights the ongoing efforts of the Metropolitan Police Bureau to resolve long-standing criminal cases. While the arrest marks a significant development in the legal proceedings, the case remains subject to the judicial process. Details regarding the specific evidence leading to the arrest and the timeline for the upcoming trial have not been disclosed by authorities. As the legal process continues, the public is reminded that the suspect is entitled to due process under Thai law. Further updates will depend on official statements from the Metropolitan Police Bureau as the case moves through the court system.
