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Bangkok Police Identify Three Boys in Fire Attack on Homeless Man

A viral video of the bridge incident has intensified debate over juvenile accountability in Thailand.

Overview

  • Officers at Prawet Police Station say the minors, aged 11, 12 and 15, are being questioned with their guardians and have not been publicly named under child-protection rules.
  • CCTV from Jan 19 shows two boys approaching under Ban Ma Bridge as a third appears to film, a fire erupting moments later, and all three running away.
  • The victim, identified by local media as 51-year-old Karn who sleeps under the bridge, is reported safe though his medical condition still needs assessment.
  • Authorities are reviewing damage to a nearby water pipe, and investigators expect to pursue charges that could include attempted murder and property damage.
  • Karn says the same group had harassed him for one to two months, and online reaction has called for penalties equivalent to those imposed on adults.