Man Wanted for 2018 Rape of Teenager Arrested in Bangkok After 5 Years
Bangkok police have arrested a 47-year-old man wanted since 2019 for the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in 2018. The suspect was apprehended while working as a motorcycle taxi driver.
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