SONGKHLA — A 25-year-old French tourist identified as “Anu” stabbed himself three times in the abdomen with scissors at Hatyai’s Kim Yong Market on September 4, leaving police investigating possible religious or cult motives.
The incident occurred around 4:30 PM on Supsarn Rangsan Road when the man suddenly ran into a chicken rice shop, grabbed scissors, and stabbed himself on the sidewalk outside, causing heavy bleeding. Shocked vendors immediately called authorities.
Hatyai Police revealed they received reports of a foreigner using a sharp object to harm himself near the market. Emergency responders provided first aid before rushing him to hospital for treatment.
Witnesses said the French man was walking alone when he unexpectedly entered the restaurant, seized the scissors, and inflicted three deep wounds to his stomach area.
Police are waiting for the tourist to recover before questioning him about his motives. Preliminary investigations suggest the self-harm incident may be connected to religious beliefs or cult practices.
The man remains hospitalized while authorities continue their investigation into the unusual case.
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