Professional Muay Thai Fighter Assaulted in Chiang Mai Road Rage Incident
Well-known Muay Thai fighter Anucha 'Ngao Phayak' Phaisanpana was hospitalized after being attacked by two men in a suspected road rage incident in Chiang Mai.
On October 26, 2026, at approximately 8:15 PM, Anucha Phaisanpana, a 27-year-old professional Muay Thai fighter known as 'Ngao Phayak Add Sanpatong,' was the victim of a violent assault in Chiang Mai. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the incident occurred near a U-turn point close to Chiang Mai Klai Mor Hospital in the Mae Hia sub-district.
Anucha reported that he was sitting in his vehicle when a Toyota Fortuner cut him off and blocked his path. Two men exited the vehicle and proceeded to physically assault him, resulting in facial injuries that required five stitches to his forehead. The victim stated that he had no prior acquaintance or conflict with the attackers, leading authorities to suspect the motive was related to road rage.
Anucha has filed a formal police report and is currently working with investigators to review CCTV footage from the area to identify the suspects and their vehicle. Relatives of the fighter have publicly appealed to anyone with dashcam footage from the vicinity to come forward with information. As of now, the identities of the two men remain unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. For residents and travelers, this incident serves as a reminder to exercise caution and remain calm during traffic disputes, as road-related confrontations can escalate rapidly.
