BANGKOK, Feb. 12 -- Six more students were arrested yesterday in connection with an assault on a junior fellow Bangkok University peer who suffered severe injuries after hot soup was poured on him.
The two main perpetrators of the attack, Rasipa "Preem" Satchawan, 22, and Chakatpol "Oshi" Wachirawan, 19, were arrested on Sunday by Khlong Luang district police in Pathum Thani, The Bangkok Post reported.
Rasipa and Chakatpol face charges of extortion and assault causing physical and psychological harm.
The duo allegedly told their victim that if he wanted them to stop hurting him, he would have to give them money.
The latest group of suspects - three men and three women - have been arrested on charges of extortion.
All eight suspects hav...