Koh Samet, Thailand – A shocking attempted sexual assault occurred at a hotel, leading to strong criticism from a tourist group regarding the establishment’s response.
So geschah der Angriff
An intruder reportedly entered a hotel room and attempted to sexually assault and injure a woman from a twelve-person tour group. The woman’s companion intervened, and she was able to escape to safety. The group, which included children and a pregnant woman, described the night as traumatic and subsequently left the hotel. The incident highlights a disturbing lapse in security.
Festnahme und Polizeieinsatz
Hotel staff apprehended the alleged assailant and brought him to the group, where three police officers were reportedly already present. According to the hotel, the arrest was made within 30 minutes of the incident. The identity and origin of the attacker remain unclear.
Kritik an Reaktion des Hotels und Aussage des General Managers
The tourists expressed frustration, stating hotel staff did not arrive immediately despite their calls for help, despite the short distance to staff quarters. This delay caused unease within the group. The group was particularly angered by a statement from the General Manager.
“If you want to stay longer, you can use the room as booked for another night. We will move the friend who this happened to into another room and let other guests sleep in that room.”
said General Manager, Hotel Management.
Hotel-Stellungnahme und Löschung des Beitrags
The hotel issued a statement of regret, emphasizing that the assailant was neither an employee nor an island resident and pledged cooperation with the investigation. However, the statement was later deleted. The hotel maintained it was not attempting to cover up the incident and was awaiting further investigation, including CCTV footage review and witness statements.
Neue Sicherheitsmaßnahmen und Folgen für die Gäste
In response, the hotel announced increased surveillance and additional patrols between 10 PM and 8 AM. There is no dedicated security team, but the manager on duty is responsible for oversight. The affected tourist group departed for the mainland in Rayong ahead of schedule. The hotel offered to avoid reassigning the crime scene room and to continue assisting with the aftermath.
Unklare Details und aktueller Stand
Key details remain unconfirmed, including the attacker’s identity and the specific police station involved, according to the group. Conflicting accounts exist regarding the General Manager’s communications. So far, authorities confirm the assailant has been apprehended and handed over for legal proceedings, and the hotel states its cooperation with authorities.