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Teen Sister Admits Role in Death of 7-Year-Old in Kanchanaburi

A 13-year-old girl has confessed to causing the death of her seven-year-old sister, known as Nong Angoon, in Kanchanaburi province, bringing a breakthrough in a case that had shocked the local community. Police also detained the victim’s 17-year-old uncle, who allegedly helped conceal and dispose of the body after the incident.

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The case began when Nong Angoon disappeared from her home on 30 May 2026. Her body was discovered on 1 June 2026 in a rubber plantation in Moo 4, Ban Tikrong, Prang Phle subdistrict, Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi. The circumstances surrounding her death prompted an extensive investigation involving provincial police, Region 7 investigators, officers from the Crime Suppression Division, and forensic specialists.

Following the discovery of the body, investigators gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses in an effort to identify those responsible. The case attracted significant public attention due to the victim’s young age and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death.

At approximately 10am on 6 June 2026, police brought 13-year-old Kanda, the victim’s elder sister, and a 17-year-old uncle identified as Pae, to reconstruct the events after the girl confessed to investigators. According to her statement, she and Nong Angoon argued over a telephone at their home on 30 May. She told police that she covered her sister’s mouth and nose with her hands, causing her death.

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Kanda further stated that she then sought help from Pae. The pair allegedly hid the body in a wardrobe before placing it in a sack and transporting it to the location in the rubber plantation where it was later found.

Amarin reported that the reconstruction drew a large crowd of local residents. One villager, speaking through tears, said they were shocked and found it difficult to believe that the people responsible could be the victim’s own sister and uncle. The resident said both had appeared to care for Nong Angoon and had lived normally within the community.

Police are expected to continue legal proceedings and further examination of the evidence following the confessions. Authorities have not released additional details regarding potential charges or the next stages of the investigation.

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scubascuba3 Star Member

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That is sad, also sad that the police went straight to the monks to begin with.

Definitely more to the story, doesn't add up

unblocktheplanet Diamond Member

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Will haunt this girl the rest of her life.

Rams86 Gold Member

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12 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Will haunt this girl the rest of her life.

Probably not, absolutely no conscience but then again as young as Kanda is was she taking yabba. It's so cheap now the kids are buying it with the money they get to buy their school lunch.

Patong2021 Diamond Member

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28 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Will haunt this girl the rest of her life.

How do you know? Do you know the accused? Family members just don't murder each other without an underlying mental health issue. Whether it is a psychotic or schizophrenia illness, it is unlikely the murderer will have the capacity to be genuinely concerned. If there had been empathy, the murder would not have occurred.

rocketboy2 Gold Member

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All very sad.

R.I.P little one.

Georgealbert Star Member

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UPDATE

Police Charge Teen Relatives Over Death of Girl in Kanchanaburi

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Police in Kanchanaburi have announced the closure of the case involving the death of seven-year-old “Nong Angun”, with charges filed against a 13-year-old half-sister and a 17-year-old uncle. Investigators said the pair were identified through witness testimony, physical evidence and forensic findings. The victim’s body was discovered on 1 June in a rubber plantation in Moo 4, Prang Phle subdistrict, Sangkhla Buri district, around 600 metres from her home.

According to police, the incident stemmed from an argument inside the family home. Investigators allege that the 13-year-old girl used both hands to cover the victim’s mouth and nose for approximately three minutes, causing her to suffocate. Police said the incident occurred inside the house where the family lived.

After the girl’s death, police allege that the 17-year-old male relative helped move the body. Investigators said the body was placed in a rice sack and transported on a sidecar motorcycle belonging to a female relative before being dumped near the area opposite the Chao Pho Khao Yai shrine, where it was later found. Police added that the sack was subsequently burned in an attempt to destroy evidence.

At a press conference at Sangkhla Buri Police Station, Pol Lt Gen Pisit Tanprasert, Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 7, said the evidence was sufficient to identify the two suspects. He stated that the body had initially been hidden in a wardrobe before being taken to the rubber plantation in Moo 4, Ban Thikrong, Prang Phle subdistrict, Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi province.

Because both suspects are juveniles, authorities said proceedings must follow the Juvenile and Family Court Act. Investigators are working alongside multidisciplinary specialists, including psychologists, prosecutors and legal representatives, before the case is referred to the juvenile court.

The victim’s mother told police that the two girls had argued over the use of a mobile phone and had frequently quarrelled in the past. The 17-year-old suspect reportedly told investigators he was present at the scene but did not take part in causing the child’s death.

Police said forensic evidence, including telephone records, supported the conclusion that the death occurred after 1pm on 30 May. Additional evidence included footwear recovered near the scene and material linked to the concealment and destruction of evidence.

Matichon reported that the 13-year-old has been charged with homicide, while the 17-year-old is charged with concealing and disposing of a body. Police said the victim’s mother was unaware of what had happened and was deeply distressed upon learning the details. Authorities have arranged support for the family’s mental wellbeing as the judicial process continues.

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Sir Dude Gold Member

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From what I'm reading on this story from here and other sources, then it seems to have been an onrunning argument and fighting over the use of a mobile phone... which could easily have been avoided by buying them one each, assuming your parenting skills are so bad that you can't regulate the problem properly, as neither of them should be using a smart phone to get addicted to social media etc. at those ages. Usual parent apathy here, but also children with brains that haven't developed properly yet making awful decisions.

NewGuy87 Explorer Member

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3 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Will haunt this girl the rest of her life.

Probably not.

Thais don’t have a sense of guilt. They are a shame driven society.

So long as nobody shames her, she'll probably just move on

flaming dragon Gold Member

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On 6/7/2026 at 12:51 AM, Georgealbert said:

the 13-year-old girl used both hands to cover the victim’s mouth and nose for approximately three minutes

No difficulty proving intent on this one. Three minutes is a hell of a long time.

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