Sri Boon Ruang Man Arrested for Stepdaughter's Murder

A 38-year-old man, identified as Pornchai, was arrested in Sri Boon Ruang District for the murder of his 13-year-old stepdaughter and assault on his partner. The arrest occurred at 14:10 Monday on a rural road after police discovered the girl's body earlier that day. Authorities found the victim in a bathroom, bound and assaulted, while her mother suffered serious injuries.

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Pornchai was apprehended following a report of a fatality at a residence in Ban Mai Tanthawan, Nong Kung Kaeo Subdistrict. The victim’s mother was found severely injured outside the house. She had been unconscious for two days, regaining consciousness only on Monday, before being rushed to the hospital for treatment.

The 13-year-old girl had been staying with her mother and stepfather for the local Rocket Festival. When she failed to return home, her grandfather searched but couldn’t find her. A local resident discovered the injured mother while retrieving a borrowed motorcycle, prompting them to alert authorities.

District Chief Thanayut Yaikaew mobilized police and local officials to establish checkpoints and intercept Pornchai, who was fleeing on a motorcycle. A subsequent drug test revealed positive results for methamphetamine, and Pornchai confessed to using the drug on Saturday. He faced charges of narcotics use and vehicle operation under the influence, with further charges of homicide and sexual assault pending.

Police revealed Pornchai's criminal record, noting his prior conviction for sexual assault. District Chief Thanayut urged vigilance and early intervention to prevent similar incidents. The local community and the victim's school expressed shock and distress over the tragedy.

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