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Local man admitted to rape of a Chinese woman

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A Thai man was arrested for attempting to assault a Chinese woman in Pattaya. The victim, Meilin, reported that the man attempted to rape her and then stole her money before fleeing. She also claimed he set fire to the scene in an attempt to kill her. The police apprehended the suspect, Thip Phasiri, after identifying him through CCTV footage and the victim’s positive identification.

Thip confessed to attempting to assault Meilin but denied any involvement in attempted murder or setting the fire. He admitted to stealing the victim’s money and expressed remorse for his actions. The police are also investigating his potential involvement in another theft case. Thip faces several charges related to the incident, including committing an obscene act, sexual assault, and theft.

Overall, the incident involves a serious accusation of assault and theft, and the legal process will determine the outcome of the case.

Section 278 of the Criminal Law: committing an obscene act against someone over 15 years old, through intimidation, violence, or by exploiting their inability to resist. The penalty is imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to 200,000 baht, or both.

Section 276 of the Criminal Law: sexually assaulting another person by threatening or using a violent act. The penalty is imprisonment from four to 20 years and a fine from 80,000 to 400,000 baht. Section 340 of the Criminal Law: committing theft by assaulting the victim and using a vehicle to facilitate the crime. The penalty is a minimum of five to ten years imprisonment and a fine of at least 100,000 to 200,000 baht.

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