Thai student reports break-in by police officer’s son

UDON THANI — 19 May 2026, A female university student in northeastern Thailand has filed a police complaint after alleging that a senior student, who is the son of a police officer, climbed into her room before dawn to confront and apologise over a personal dispute.

Police in Udon Thani said the complaint was lodged on the evening of 18 May by a 54-year-old apartment owner, identified only as Narumon, and a 21-year-old fourth-year university student, identified by the pseudonym “A”.

The complaint was accompanied by CCTV footage allegedly showing 21-year-old Kittipong, a senior student at the same university, entering the student’s accommodation at about 05.02 on 18 May.

According to the footage, Kittipong arrived home on a motorcycle at 04.59 before leaving his house shortly afterwards. He appeared to pause and observe his surroundings before crossing the road towards the victim’s apartment building.

Advertisement

He was then seen climbing over the apartment fence while carrying what appeared to be a torch or lighting device, heading to the rear of the student’s room and entering the property. Police said he remained inside for around 30 minutes.

At 05.36, CCTV footage showed him climbing back out of the apartment compound, crossing the road and returning home.

After receiving the complaint, investigators and patrol officers from Muang Udon Thani Police Station inspected the scene and questioned nearby residents to establish how the suspect entered the premises.

During the inquiry, officers discovered that the neighbouring homeowner was also a police officer. A review of evidence and CCTV footage identified the alleged intruder as the officer’s son.

news133598 jCLeHEqpXB1779154951

Police said Kittipong admitted his actions in front of his father and investigators after being confronted with the evidence.

He allegedly told police that he climbed from his family home into the apartment compound and entered the student’s room through an unlocked rear door.

Questioned about his motive, Kittipong said he wanted to discuss and resolve tensions and apologise to the student over an earlier disagreement involving jealousy from his girlfriend, who had become suspicious of the woman and unfollowed her on Instagram.

The student said she had always respected him as a senior student who had helped her with academic work, and stressed that she already had a boyfriend and had never viewed the relationship romantically.

Advertisement

“If he genuinely wanted to talk or apologise, he should have come to the front door during normal hours when people were awake,” she said.

“Instead, he climbed the fence and entered my room at 05.00 while I was asleep. It has caused me serious fear and anxiety.”

Investigators said witness statements had been recorded and that the suspect would be formally summoned for questioning as legal proceedings continue.