Teenagers rob student at gunpoint near Bangkok market (video)

Two teenagers wearing helmets brandished a gun to rob a high school student on the roadside near Kam Pu Market, Soi Pattanakarn 20 in Bangkok, in full view of passersby. The incident was captured in a 31-second video shared by the Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว3.

The video, filmed by a concerned citizen, depicts the events that took place in the evening near Kam Pu Market in Soi Pattanakarn 20, Suan Luang district, Bangkok. This area falls under the jurisdiction of Khlong Tan Police Station.

In the footage, the two young males, with their faces obscured by full-face helmets, can be seen threatening a high school student with a gun. At one point, one of the teenagers is heard demanding, “Take off your watch,” while pointing the firearm at the student. Meanwhile, the other teenager rummages through the student’s bag, attempting to coerce him into handing over all valuables.

The high school student is visibly distressed and repeatedly pleads for his school bag to be returned. However, the armed teenager continues to brandish the gun and intimidate the student throughout the encounter.

Reports from the scene indicate that the incident occurred on a bustling roadside, with numerous vehicles and pedestrians passing by. Additionally, nearby, several university students were dining. Upon noticing the gun, they quickly gathered their belongings and fled the area.

Such brazen acts of violence in broad daylight raised concerns among the local community. The shared video has garnered significant attention on social media, sparking discussions about safety and the need for increased security measures in the area.

Police are investigating the incident to identify and apprehend the suspects involved. The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward and assist with the investigation, reported KhaoSod.

In related news, a businessman was robbed by a transgender woman he met at a hotel, who then attempted to sell his stolen vehicle on social media. The police set up a sting operation but the suspect managed to flee.