Stabbing at Bangkok Petrol Station Leaves Singer Palitchoke Severely Hurt
In a shocking incident, popular Thai singer Palitchoke "Peck" Ayanaputra was stabbed at a petrol station in Bangkok's Bang Kapi district. The attack occurred at the petrol station on Soi Ramkhamhaeng 76 in the early hours of Sunday [1][2][4].
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Chutithep Khunsoongnern from Samut Songkhram province, was arrested at the scene. He was found with a 20-centimeter knife, believed to be the weapon used in the attack [1][2][4][5].
According to Chutithep's account, he intervened in a confrontation he believed involved a mentally ill individual. He claimed Palitchoke was engaging in risky behavior, such as jumping onto the bonnet of a moving pickup truck. Chutithep attempted to de-escalate the situation but was suddenly attacked by Palitchoke, who punched him first [2][3][5]. In response, Chutithep punched back and then used the knife to stop the altercation, insisting he did not intend to cause serious harm [2][3][5].
Chutithep's girlfriend called the police for assistance after the stabbing, and he voluntarily surrendered the knife to authorities. He has been charged with carrying a weapon in public and causing injury, but the investigation is still ongoing [5].
Palitchoke sustained deep cuts to his chin and left shoulder and was rushed to Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital. At the time of the last reports, he was in stable and safe condition [1][4][5]. However, Palitchoke has not yet given a statement to the police [5].
This incident comes amidst other significant events in Thailand, including border talks with Cambodia in Malaysia and a land scandal being probed near Chang Circuit, uncovering a 1,000-rai corporate holding [6]. The initial belief is that the attack on Palitchoke was a case of misunderstanding [1][5].
[1] https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2190828/thai-singer-stabbed-at-petrol-station [2] https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30410154 [3] https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/thailand/2023-03-19/singer-peck-stabbed-at-petrol-station-in-bangkok/ [4] https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2190830/singer-peck-stabbed-at-bangkok-petrol-station [5] https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2190919/singer-peck-stabbed-at-petrol-station-suspect-in-custody [6] https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2190847/land-scandal-near-chang-circuit-uncovered
- Despite the ongoing investigation into Palitchoke's stabbing, the initial belief suggests it was a case of misunderstanding rather than a deliberate attack, making headlines in the general-news category.
- As the entertainment industry is following the shocking incident at the petrol station in Bangkok, other significant events also dominate political discussions, such as Cambodia's border talks in Malaysia and a land scandal investigation near Chang Circuit.
