CHIANG MAI — Thai immigration and police officers arrested a 54-year-old Dutch man on Friday following a series of complaints accusing him of harassing customers and staff at convenience stores in Chiang Mai province, authorities said.
The suspect was taken into custody on December 26 at a residence in San Klang subdistrict of San Kamphaeng district under a warrant issued by the Chiang Mai Provincial Court. The arrest was carried out by Chiang Mai immigration police, local police from Doi Saket district and tourist police.
The investigation began after a convenience store employee in Doi Saket district reported that the foreign man caused a disturbance inside the shop at about 7 p.m. on December 23. The employee told reporters that the man confronted her and forcibly grabbed her collar, leaving her frightened.
Convenience store employees reported to police that they were harassed by a Dutch man inside a shop in Doi Saket district, Chiang Mai province, on Dec. 26, 2025.After the incident was reported publicly, several other residents came forward to police, saying they had been harassed or threatened by the same man. One complainant said the suspect assaulted him while he was stopped at a red traffic light.
Authorities said the growing number of complaints raised concerns that the suspect could pose an ongoing threat, prompting police to accelerate efforts to locate and arrest him.
The suspect was taken to Doi Saket police station for questioning and was initially charged with nighttime theft. Police said investigators will interview all victims and witnesses and determine whether additional charges should be filed.
Under Thai law, nighttime theft carries a penalty of one to five years in prison and a fine ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 baht (approximately $645 to $3,220).
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