A Thai man suffered serious injuries after his cousin intentionally set him on fire at his home in the northern province of Chaing Rai at night on May 28. The perpetrator’s girlfriend revealed that the violent act was motivated by a drug-related dispute.

 

The incident took place in a residential area belonging to the Akha ethnic community, situated in the Mae Yao Police Station district of Chiang Rai province.

 

As news of the incident reached the authorities, officers from Mae Yao Police Station swiftly responded to the distressing scene. They arrived to find the 28 year old victim, Somchok, writhing in agony from extensive burns that covered his entire body.

Providing an account of the events leading up to the incident, Somchok’s 30 year old brother-in-law, Arzhe, shared details with the media. Arzhe explained that he, along with his wife and their four year old daughter, were sleeping in the corridor of the house, while Somchok and his wife were resting in the bedroom. The tranquillity of the night was abruptly shattered by piercing screams, accompanied by the sight of flames engulfing the bedroom.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Top Photo via Chaing Mai News

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-man-set-on-fire-by-cousin-in-drug-related-dispute

 

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Wow. This one will run for a while.

The main story includes police corruption, money laundering and drugs.

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Wow. This one will run for a while.

The main story includes police corruption, money laundering and drugs.

The holy trinity?

my guess is weed. 

You took my drugs? Right you gonna burn!