Woman seriously injured and traumatized after violent attack by angry boyfriend

PATTAYA, Thailand – On October 11, a 27-year-old woman named Ms. Panpanat (last name withheld) revealed in a video call that she was brutally attacked by her boyfriend on October 8. The attack left her with serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and requiring her to be placed on a ventilator.

Ms. Panpanat said she had been dating her boyfriend for about a year. On the day of the incident, she simply asked why he came home late, which triggered his anger. He threw a phone at her and then physically assaulted her by repeatedly punching, kicking and elbowing her. She couldn’t escape at first and had to endure the pain until he fell asleep. Only then did she manage to escape and ask a friend for help, who rushed her to the hospital. Doctors later told her that her injuries included a split lip and internal damage so severe that her lung had collapsed.

It wasn’t the first time her boyfriend showed signs of violence. At the beginning of their relationship he did not exhibit such behavior, but over time he became more and more aggressive. Although she suspected he was suffering from depression and sought treatment for him, he did not attend his appointments. She also mentioned that while he only used marijuana, she was sure he wasn’t using any other drugs.

Ms Gam, Panpanat’s 29-year-old sister, said she only found out about the attack when Panpanat called for help and took her to hospital. She later learned that her sister had been beaten after she simply asked why her boyfriend was late. Although Panpanat had been attacked before, this was the worst case scenario. Although Panpanat had previously tried to leave, she was convinced to return after her friend apologized. However, after this incident, the family did not allow him to visit her in the hospital as she remains traumatized.

The family suspects that the boyfriend’s jealousy may have been another factor in the attack, as Panpanat works as an entertainer and serves drinks to customers. Her sister emphasized that Panpanat has no inappropriate relationships with anyone and even plans to change jobs to address her boyfriend’s concerns. However, this attempt to save their relationship seems to have come too late.

The family is leaving the legal process to the police and remains focused on ensuring Panpanat’s safety as she continues to recover from the traumatic event.