A 23-year-old Myanmar construction worker has been arrested after allegedly dousing a fellow worker in petrol, setting him alight and beating him to death at a workers’ camp in Samut Prakan in the early hours of 17 February 2026.
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Police at Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station were alerted to the killing at around 2am at a construction camp on Phraeksa Road in Phraeksa subdistrict, Mueang district. Officers, investigators and rescue workers from Ruamkatanyu Foundation Samut Prakan attended the scene.
The victim, identified as Mr. Tunkhaing, 27, a Myanmar national, was found lying face down in a pool of blood in the central area in front of the workers’ accommodation. His skull had been crushed by a blunt object and his body bore blistering burns consistent with being set on fire.
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The suspect, Mr. Wailinsoe, 23, also a Myanmar national and construction worker at the same site, remained at the scene and surrendered to police. Officers sealed off the area and notified senior commanders, while forensic officers and a forensic pathologist were called to examine the body.
Prasart Jittritot, a rescue worker with Phraeksa Municipality, said he received a report of a person unconscious after being burned. On arrival, he found the victim with severe head injuries and burns, including peeling skin on the left arm, and confirmed he was already unconscious before police arrived and took over the investigation.
Through an interpreter, the suspect told officers that he had gone to bed at 11pm but the victim continued drinking alcohol and shouting abuse at others in the camp. He said he had asked the victim to stop as others were sleeping, but claimed the victim continued to speak provocatively.
The suspect further alleged that shortly after midnight the victim kicked metal sheeting near his room. He said he tried to intervene but eventually poured petrol over the victim, set him on fire and struck him with a metal bar until he lost consciousness.
Police have taken the suspect into custody for further questioning at Mueang Samut Prakan Police Station. He is facing a charge of murder as the investigation continues.
Key Takeaways
• A 27-year-old Myanmar worker was killed in a petrol and blunt-force attack at a Samut Prakan construction camp at 2am on 17 February 2026.
• The 23-year-old suspect remained at the scene and surrendered to police, admitting the assault through an interpreter.
• Police have charged the suspect with murder and are continuing their investigation.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 18 Feb 2026
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