BANGKOK — 2 April 2026, A Thai actress has accused a former rescue volunteer of sexually assaulting her while she was in a weakened state awaiting medical help, with police confirming the suspect has been arrested and has confessed to parts of the offence.
Christine Gulasatree Michalsky told police the incident occurred in her condominium room, during the early hours of 31 March. She said she had suffered breathing difficulties and a panic episode after taking medication, leaving her drowsy and unable to defend herself.
Speaking after more than four hours of questioning at Khlong Tan Police Station on 1 April at 15:30, Christine said she remained conscious throughout the incident and could recall events clearly, but was too weak to fight back.
She alleged that a man who arrived first to assist her, later identified as a former rescue worker, touched her inappropriately and partially undressed her while she lay on her bed. She also expressed concern that he may have taken photographs, though she stopped short of definitively confirming this.
“I could not believe someone who is supposed to save lives would do this,” she said, adding that she intends to pursue legal action to the fullest extent.
On 1 April, police said CCTV footage from the condominium showed the suspect, a 34-year-old man dressed in black, arriving at about 03:39 and later carrying the actress in and out of her room. At one point, he was seen using his mobile phone outside the room before friends and police arrived.
Investigators said the Bangkok South Criminal Court has approved an arrest warrant for the suspect, identified as Nikorn (surname withheld), on charges of committing an indecent act against a person over 15 by coercion while the victim was unable to resist.
Pol. Col. Phisit Meewiriyakul, superintendent of Khlong Tan Police Station, on 2 April, said the suspect has confessed to committing an indecent act and to taking photographs of the actress. He claimed the images had been deleted and were not shared.
The suspect is due to be taken for further questioning before being remanded in custody at the Bangkok South Criminal Court on 3 April.
Christine said she does not seek financial compensation and is determined to see the case through. She also urged authorities to close legal loopholes and called for greater accountability, while stressing that not all rescue workers should be judged by the actions of one individual.