Professional Muay Thai Fighter Assaulted in Chiang Mai Road Rage Incident
Anucha 'Ngao Phayak' Phaisanphana, a ONE Lumpinee fighter, was attacked by two men in a road rage incident in Chiang Mai on October 27, 2026.
On October 27, 2026, Anucha Phaisanphana, a 27-year-old professional Muay Thai fighter known as 'Ngao Phayak Add San Pa Tong,' filed a police report at the Mueang Chiang Mai Police Station following a violent road rage encounter. According to the report, the incident occurred near a U-turn point close to Chiang Mai Klai Mor Hospital in the Mae Hia sub-district.
Anucha stated that while he was driving, another vehicle overtook him, cut him off, and blocked his path. Two men then exited their vehicle and assaulted him while he was still seated inside his car, leaving him with facial injuries and bleeding. The attackers fled the scene immediately after the assault. Anucha sought medical treatment at the nearby hospital, incurring costs of 4,934 baht, and has provided photographic evidence and medical receipts to the authorities.
The victim confirmed that he had no prior relationship or conflict with the assailants, suggesting the attack was triggered by a dispute over driving behavior. For residents and travelers, this incident highlights the risks associated with road rage in the region. While the police have initiated an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspects, the motive remains under investigation, and the identities of the two attackers have yet to be confirmed.
