Police in Nakhon Sawan have uncovered the bodies of three family members buried in a cassava field in Phaisali district after an investigation into their disappearance. Officers have arrested the victims’ former son-in-law in Chon Buri, and he has reportedly confessed to killing his former father-in-law, mother-in-law and ex-wife.
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The case began after the three victims disappeared from their home in Ban Mai Waree Yen, Village 8, Phaisali subdistrict, Phaisali district, Nakhon Sawan. Investigators found evidence suggesting an intruder had entered the property and cut the home’s CCTV system before the family vanished.
The family’s pickup truck was last seen in Khlong Ha, Pathum Thani province, providing investigators with an important lead during the search. As enquiries continued, officers from Phaisali Police Station searched a cassava field owned by the victims.
Police discovered freshly disturbed ground covered with leaves, prompting them to call forensic officers from the Nakhon Sawan Provincial Police forensic unit. The investigation led to the recovery of the three bodies buried at the site.
Police later detained the prime suspect, identified as the victims’ former son-in-law, in Chon Buri province. According to initial reports, he admitted carrying out the killings.
The suspect reportedly told investigators the motive stemmed from family conflicts and disputes over the victims’ property and assets. No further details regarding the alleged dispute have been released.
Major General Narewit Sukonthawit, commander of the Nakhon Sawan Provincial Police, travelled to the scene and is personally overseeing the investigation and witness interviews.
ThaiRath reported that the investigation remains ongoing as police continue gathering evidence and conducting further questioning. Authorities have not yet released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the killings.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now ThaiRath 3 July 2026