Naked man wreaks havoc in Thailand, setting house on fire and damaging cars
- Andrew Nicholas Crosio, a 38-year-old Australian, caused chaos in Pattaya by smashing cars and setting fire to his house.
- Local police were called to the scene after distressed neighbors reported his violent actions.
- Crosio, who had been exhibiting strange behavior prior to the event, has been taken to the hospital for evaluation.
In Pattaya, Thailand, an Australian man named Andrew Nicholas Crosio incited chaos on December 4, 2024. The 38-year-old, a resident for only four to five months, was reportedly under distress and hallucinating, claiming someone had hacked his computer. His violent outburst began in a luxury housing estate where he was seen naked, smashing parked vehicles with a drain cover and setting fire to his own home. Neighbors noted his erratic behavior leading up to the incident, with arguments frequently heard from his residence, which he shared with his Thai girlfriend and their children. Local police were alerted by terrified neighbors and arrived to find Crosio surrounded by the aftermath of his rampage, which included a damaged Ford Everest and a wrecked Honda Click motorcycle. Upon the police's arrival, Crosio threatened to ignite his home further and resisted attempts at apprehension, which required significant police efforts to subdue him. Ultimately, officers managed to restrain Crosio and transported him to a nearby hospital for treatment of cuts and burns sustained during the confrontation. Witnesses, including a neighbor named Am, described Crosio’s behavior as increasingly strange leading up to the incident. She reported hearing loud arguments that indicated escalating personal troubles in his life, which compounded his subsequent violent actions. The authorities are looking into whether Crosio's family in Australia will take legal steps regarding his actions, given that most of the destruction occurred on his property. The local police emphasized the importance of understanding the mental state of the individual as contributing factors to the incident. The local community is left in shock, grappling with the aftermath of the chaos caused by one of their own. As police investigations continue, discussions surrounding mental health and the consequences of such public outbursts are taking center stage, highlighting the potential need for better support and intervention strategies for individuals displaying warning signs of mental distress.