Two Thai Workers Get Into Fight at Changi Airport Food Court, One Jailed for 11 Weeks
Two Thai women working at a food court in Changi Airport Terminal 3 became involved in a workplace dispute that escalated into a physical confrontation involving a ladle and a pair of scissors.
The incident left one woman with a fractured rib and the other with two stab wounds to her arm.
One of the women, 35-year-old Changsuwan Titirat, has been sentenced to 11 weeks’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon, according to a report by Shin Min Daily News.
Her 53-year-old colleague, Charoensuk Krittya, is also facing separate charges over her alleged involvement in the altercation. Her case remains before the courts.
Disagreement Escalated Into Physical Confrontation
The two women were employed at Singapore Food Street, located in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3.
They had been working together for approximately one month when a misunderstanding reportedly caused tensions between them.
On May 2, 2025, at around 9.05pm, the disagreement escalated into an argument at their workplace.
During the confrontation, Charoensuk allegedly pushed Changsuwan, causing the younger woman to fall and hit a nearby metal stool.
She suffered a minor fracture to the seventh rib on her left side.
Another employee subsequently intervened and separated the two women. However, the dispute was far from over.
Less than five minutes later, the pair became involved in another confrontation.
Ladle Thrown Before Scissors Were Used
According to the court proceedings reported by Shin Min Daily News, Charoensuk had been preparing food outside the kitchen before returning to confront her colleague.
She allegedly threw a ladle at Changsuwan during the second argument.
At the time, Changsuwan was preparing food while holding a pair of scissors.
She retaliated by stabbing Charoensuk twice in the arm. She stopped when the older woman moved away from her.
Charoensuk was subsequently taken to Changi General Hospital for medical treatment.
She suffered a laceration to her left arm and was given three days of medical leave.
The food court manager later lodged a police report, resulting in Changsuwan’s arrest on the same day.
She was released on bail the following day.
Both Women Face Legal Consequences
Changsuwan eventually pleaded guilty to one charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon.
The court sentenced her to 11 weeks’ imprisonment.
Meanwhile, Charoensuk is also facing legal proceedings over her alleged actions during the dispute.
According to Shin Min Daily News, she faces one charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt and another charge of criminal intimidation.
The criminal intimidation charge relates to an alleged threat to break Changsuwan’s nose using a ladle.
Her case remains pending before the courts, and the allegations against her have yet to be determined.
The incident highlights how a workplace disagreement can escalate into a serious confrontation, particularly when dangerous objects are involved. What began as tensions between two colleagues eventually resulted in injuries, police investigations and criminal proceedings for both employees.
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