vandeventer, I support my wife up country and I think things will get worse for thai people if jobs start to wobble as they tighten their belts. Most thais in the villages are on a slim budget buying their small requirements each day.
Its quite clear that this man resorts to violence as retribution and not getting what he wants and we know what he wanted that night. Throw away the key. RIP that poor lady.
Just got back to my home in UK after seven months in Thailand with my wife.
Flat Battery, flat tyre and rear wheels siezed. ( chock the wheels) Handbrake off.
Thats how important it is to keep your options open.