Man Holds Family Hostage in Bangkok, Demands Motorcycle to Return Home
A man in a state of apparent mental distress took his wife and son hostage in Bangkok, demanding a motorcycle taxi to return home. Police successfully negotiated and apprehended the man, safely rescuing the hostages.
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