Samut Prakan:Bangkok A 25-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a housekeeper, leading to a subdural hemorrhage. The incident reportedly arose from a dispute over child pick-up and drop-off.

According to Thai News Agency, the Central Investigation Bureau apprehended the suspect, Ms. Suthida, also known as Wei, based on an arrest warrant issued by the Samut Prakan Provincial Court. She is accused of trespassing and causing serious bodily harm to a 50-year-old housekeeper employed to care for her children. The assault, which left the victim with injuries requiring around a month of treatment, occurred on August 9th.

Following the incident, the victim received threatening messages from the suspect, prompting her to file a complaint at Bang Bo Police Station. Despite two summonses issued for her to appear for questioning, the suspect evaded them and was later found in the Min Buri area. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued on November 6, 2023.

During initial police questioning, Ms. Suthida denied the allegations, asserting that she is the child's mother and that the housekeeper was hired to care for her child. She claimed that she was collecting her child per the father's instructions when an argument ensued because the housekeeper refused to release the child. Ms. Suthida further alleged that the housekeeper hit her on the head with an object.

Police have noted inconsistencies between the suspect's and the victim's statements. They have indicated that further investigation and evidence collection are necessary to clarify the facts before any legal proceedings can occur.