UPDATE Lao Man Confesses to Girlfriend’s Dismemberment in Bangkok Pictures courtesy of Amarin Authorities have confirmed that a 24-year-old Lao man, Mr Tom, has admitted killing and dismembering his 20-year-old girlfriend, Ms Ram, in an apartment on Chaeng Watthana 14, Bangkok. The body was separated into eight black bags and disposed of in a canal and nearby grassy areas. The case began on 24 March when Ms Ram’s brother, Mr Dech, reported her missing after she failed to return to her apartment. Officers investigating her room found a strong smell of blood and visible blood stains, prompting forensic teams to collect evidence. Police suspected the perpetrator may attempt to flee to Laos. At around 17:30 on 24 March, immigration officials at Nong Khai intercepted Mr Tom near the border as he attempted to cross on foot. Identity checks confirmed he matched the description provided by tourism police. He was then transferred for questioning by Thung Song Hong police, the local jurisdiction for the apartment where the crime occurred. CCTV captured the suspect carrying a bag containing body parts. Mr Tom told investigators that he entered Thailand via Nong Khai on 19 August 2023 with a Non-L-A2 work permit and worked as a chef at a hospital, specialising in cutting meat and poultry. Ms Ram worked as a bar server in Pattaya. He claimed she wanted to end the relationship because of his violent behaviour, and he acted out of jealousy. He admitted that on 22 March, following an argument, he killed Ms Ram in a fit of rage. He then dismembered her body using a kitchen knife, purchased black garbage bags and placed the remains into eight bags. Some were discarded in a canal near the apartment, while others were left in trash bins and nearby vegetation. Mr Tom also took 4,050 baht from Ms Ram before attempting to flee via Don Mueang Airport to Udon Thani and then toward the Lao border. Amarin reported that authorities are continuing to investigate the case and are preparing further legal proceedings against Mr Tom. The suspect remains in custody, and police are reconstructing the crime scene to confirm the disposal of the body parts. Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 25 Mar 2026
