Jealous Thai husband kills wife over 8,000 baht debt - drink cited as contributing factor yet again

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Picture: Thai Rath

 

Alcohol was once again cited as a contributing factor in a gruesome murder at a fishing facility in Chachoengsao in central Thailand.

 

A Thai husband called Khamphut, 42, who was drunk attacked his wife with a fruit paring knife.

 

They had argued about splitting up with the wife refusing to reconcile. She also owed him 8,000 baht that he was trying to recover, reported Thai Rath.

 

Bang Nam Priaw police found Weerawan, 38, dead from 7 wounds. The most serious was a huge gash in her neck.

 

The bloodstained knife was recovered from in front of accommodation for workers. 

 

A friend in the next room said the couple arrived two months ago and were always arguing. 

 

The friend had gone to their room and had fled in terror after he was threatened when Khamphut went for a knife.

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

He said he tried to stop the confrontation but feared for his own safety.

 

After running out he heard screams then silence.

 

Then he saw the assailant grab a bag and run off into the fields behind the accommodation.

 

As police were processing the scene they got a report of the murderer walking along a road ten kilometers away and he was soon in custody. 

 

Police said it was a case of marital jealousy and arguments over a debt of 8,000 baht - fueled by drink.

 

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[2long]

I have drunk alcohol for more than half the days of the past 30 years.... and never once killed anyone, or even tried to attack them with a knife. So is alcohol really to blame, and do they really need to mention it two or three times?

[JoePai]

11 minutes ago, 2long said:

I have drunk alcohol for more than half the days of the past 30 years.... and never once killed anyone, or even tried to attack them with a knife. So is alcohol really to blame, and do they really need to mention it two or three times?

It is a major contributing factor so the answer to your question is it can be - yes

[2long]

8 minutes ago, JoePai said:

It is a major contributing factor so the answer to your question is it can be - yes

But they didn't mention his mental issues, or that he had anger problems or something else... because there MUST be some other contributing factors, otherwise every married man when drunk would kill his wife, if alcohol is the only contributing factor.

[steven100]

another one that owed money to the guy .....  8,000  which she hadn't given back.

 

when some thai's see this on the news maybe they will think seriously about paying back owed or borrowed money instead of the usual keep it and never pay back like most Thais do.

[steven100]

6 minutes ago, 2long said:

But they didn't mention his mental issues, or that he had anger problems or something else... because there MUST be some other contributing factors, otherwise every married man when drunk would kill his wife, if alcohol is the only contributing factor.

exactly,   it's the fact that the drinker cannot handle his booze like a normal human being can and he has an anger problem in that he cannot control his own emotions or stress level.   

[ezzra]

Those types of reporting become common everyday like reporting someone crossing the road, it is well know facts that people under a heavy influence of any kind of drugs be it liquid power or solid to loose grip on realty and go on rampage, not all, but those who do, cause untold grief and damage...

[CrunchWrapSupreme]

45 minutes ago, 2long said:

So is alcohol really to blame, and do they really need to mention it two or three times?

Excuses, excuses. Whenever I ask my students why they didn't do the homework, didn't study, the excuses come flying. They put an awful lot of effort into this, more than just doing the work they should've to begin with. Same with all the road accidents and "brake failure", "microsleep", "I didn't know it contained alcohol", etc.

 

And of course, with the enraged Thai man who hacked the Brit to death, and his friend nearly so, the first concern about him was his "mental health".

[khunpa]

Instead of blaming only alcohol, they might take a look at their stupid TV-series where every conflict is solved with some kind of violent childish drama reaction.

 

 

[robblok]

1 hour ago, 2long said:

I have drunk alcohol for more than half the days of the past 30 years.... and never once killed anyone, or even tried to attack them with a knife. So is alcohol really to blame, and do they really need to mention it two or three times?

Its a contributing factor, people tend to forget that alcohol is just an other drug. Just like cannabis and yabaa. When something happens that involves those people jump on it too. Finally, people start to see that alcohol is the same.

 

That all drugs have their upsides and downsides instead of just going after the drug they don't like.

 

Maybe finally alcohol users will feel the same as how other drug users have felt in the past. It might breed some understanding to the fact that most people handle their drugs well and only a small minority does these kind of things under the influence.

 

Alcohol is just as bad (or worse) as other drugs. It also gives as much fun as other drugs and IMHO people who use it and other drugs responsible are ok in my book. Not against alcohol at all just raising awareness that its a drug and it like other drugs can make people snap. 

 

But those people have other underlying issues too.

[trainman34014]

RIP the Lady.

 

Believe what you want but after living here for 15 years in Rural area's i believe that this is a Violent Society and Violence is never very far under the surface in huge numbers of Family's.   The 'Authorities' are all too redy to blame Alcohol for almost every Violent Act but nearer the truth is that Thai's are a suppressed and silenced Population in many ways...No Freedom of Speech...No Freedom of Choice... and their pent up frustrations and anger boils over at the slightest altercation with their own Family, Friends or anyone who may 'hit the trigger'.  Of course; Alcohol never helps in these situations and can 'hit the trigger' without much help but the main reasons are those stated, truth's that 'Authority' is the cause of !

[HashBrownHarry]

3 hours ago, robblok said:

people tend to forget that alcohol is just an other drug

Do you have a patent on this phrase - lol

[Bluespunk]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

They had argued about splitting up with the wife refusing to reconcile

Fragile male ego syndrome 

[robblok]

2 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said:

Do you have a patent on this phrase - lol

Not yet but i think i made my point for a while. I let it rest not going to convince anyone. 

 

 

 

 

[BostonRob2]

6 hours ago, 2long said:

I have drunk alcohol for more than half the days of the past 30 years.... and never once killed anyone, or even tried to attack them with a knife. So is alcohol really to blame, and do they really need to mention it two or three times?

Have you not thought you might be killing yourself? Please try to stop, or perhaps turn to a less harmful crutch.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Police said it was a case of marital jealousy and arguments over a debt of 8,000 baht - fueled by drink

 

[alien365]

7 hours ago, 2long said:

So is alcohol really to blame, and do they really need to mention it two or three times?

In the voice of Mr Mackey from South Park, 'alcohol is bad, mkay.' The people in charge feel the general population in this Buddhist nation need to be reminded of that every day for some reason. 

[Bangkok Barry]

9 hours ago, CrunchWrapSupreme said:

They put an awful lot of effort into this, more than just doing the work they should've to begin with.

Reminds me of a chap where I had my first job, who put more effort into not doing something than he would have used by doing it.

[Confuscious]

A young lady being killed for 8,000 Baht (250 USD).
How low can Thailand go?
 

[Meat Pie 47]

14 hours ago, 2long said:

I have drunk alcohol for more than half the days of the past 30 years.... and never once killed anyone, or even tried to attack them with a knife. So is alcohol really to blame, and do they really need to mention it two or three times?

You are correct I started drinking alcohol when I was 15 now I am 74 never ever got in to a fight it is not the alcohol what caused it

[richard_smith237]

17 minutes ago, Confuscious said:

A young lady being killed for 8,000 Baht (250 USD).
How low can Thailand go?
 

C’mon....  with a comment like that we know you’re not really Confucius...  ????

 

Murder... all over for the most seemingly minor of issues...  its a human thing not a Thai thing.

[Nkpjed]

14 hours ago, webfact said:

Alcohol was once again cited as a contributing factor in a gruesome murder at a fishing facility in Chachoengsao in central Thailand.

When are people going to learn that alcohol is a dangerous drug that alters brain functioning. My guess is never, and the sad reality is that innocent victims will continue to be murdered by those who abuse it.

[Meat Pie 47]

1 minute ago, Nkpjed said:

When are people going to learn that alcohol is a dangerous drug that alters brain functioning. My guess is never, and the sad reality is that innocent victims will continue to be murdered by those who abuse it.

My brain is still functioning at 74

[Charlie Halliday]

Poor lady. What a brutal way to die. Hope that savage is locked up forever. 

[Nkpjed]

36 minutes ago, Meat Pie 47 said:

My brain is still functioning at 74

Congratulations on validating my point.

[bangon04]

Many Thais are taught to maintain a calm facade with a fake little smile. Showing emotion is regarded as a social failure.  However a dose of alcohol or a slap on the top of the head can destroy this facade completely and unleash the inner murderous animal........

[Cult of the Sun]

16 hours ago, 2long said:

I have drunk alcohol for more than half the days of the past 30 years.... and never once killed anyone, or even tried to attack them with a knife. So is alcohol really to blame, and do they really need to mention it two or three times?

I don't get how one person is proof of anything.  This isn't even close to scientific. lolz

[Meat Pie 47]

2 minutes ago, Cult of the Sun said:

I don't get how one person is proof of anything.  This isn't even close to scientific. lolz

Why?

[Pique Dard]

...arguments over a debt of 8,000 baht - fueled by drink.

 

who drank, the killer or the victim?

[connda]

On 2/4/2022 at 8:59 AM, 2long said:

But they didn't mention his mental issues, or that he had anger problems or something else... because there MUST be some other contributing factors, otherwise every married man when drunk would kill his wife, if alcohol is the only contributing factor.

A "cultural issue" is more of a contributing factor and it seems that it is culturally acceptable to go berserk if you can't maintain Jai Yen any longer.