Son confesses to stabbing bedridden mother in Kamphaeng Phet

[snoop1130]

 

A tragic event unfolded yesterday when a son confessed to fatally stabbing his bedridden mother in Kamphaeng Phet, neighbour noted his longstanding frustration with caring for his mother, whom the son considered a burden.

 

Police received the distress call yesterday evening and arrived at the scene, accompanied by rescue personnel from Sawang Kamphaeng Phet Dhammasathan. The victim, 54 year old Phayao, was discovered in her single-storey house wearing a yellow floral shirt and black trousers, with a knife lodged in her abdomen, her lifeless body sprawled on the bed.

 

Her son, 36 year old Tum was present at the scene, visibly intoxicated, and waiting to provide his statement to the police. Tum admitted to stabbing his mother multiple times, although he couldn’t recall the exact number of times due to his inebriated state. He expressed remorse, stating that he didn’t fully realise the severity of his actions until he sobered up.

 

Neighbours provided insight into the family’s dynamic, revealing that Tum had often expressed frustration, viewing his mother as a burden due to her inability to walk.

 

One neighbour mentioned Tum’s previous comments, wishing for his mother’s death. The neighbour had recently asked Tum to clear the overgrown area around the house, fearing that a snake might bite his immobile mother. There was an incident involving a cobra just days before.

 

 

On the day of the murder, the neighbour saw Phayao lying under a tamarind tree outside her house around noon. She usually bought ice cream from a daily vendor and would slide herself into the house using a cushion because she couldn’t walk.

 

Rarely caring

 

Tum was typically absent during the day, staying at a different house nearby and returning only in the evening, rarely caring for his mother.

 

Later that evening, around 7pm, Tum approached the neighbour, informing them of the stabbing, prompting the neighbour to check and notify the village head and police.

 

Further conversations with the neighbour revealed that Tum had consistently distanced himself from caretaking duties, often leaving his mother alone. Despite the neighbour’s warnings about his harsh statements regarding his mother, Tum seemed indifferent.

 

Phayao had two children, with Tum being the elder sibling, while her daughter lived in Bangkok. Police contacted her daughter immediately after the stabbing.

 

A forensic team and a physician from Khlong Lan Hospital were called in to examine the scene and collect evidence. Tum was taken into custody to face legal proceedings, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Ryan Turner

Image courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-07-04

 

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[Gottfrid]

Another prime example of respect for ones parents. This time a son, that stab his bedridden mother. Not much of a man, and definitely not much of a son.

[still kicking]

6 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Another prime example of respect for ones parents. This time a son, that stab his bedridden mother. Not much of a man, and definitely not much of a son.

Yes, and we get told every day how close Thai Families are much better than western families.

[BangkokReady]

You have to wonder how the parenting was...

[AnotherOneHere]

5 hours ago, still kicking said:

Yes, and we get told every day how close Thai Families are much better than western families.

 

Your nephew is a surgeon in Australia, and he lets you live on social security without any help at your age. If this were in Thailand, he would financially take care of you, at least partially, and wouldn't let you live like you're living. That's how Thai families work—they help each other when someone is financially successful, and other family members are not. That's the main difference.  And one bad example in the news does not mean much.

[Celsius]

2 minutes ago, AnotherOneHere said:

 

Your nephew is a surgeon in Australia, and he lets you live on social security without any help at your age. If this were in Thailand, he would financially take care of you, at least partially, and wouldn't let you live like you're living. That's how Thai families work—they help each other when someone is financially successful, and other family members are not. That's the main difference.  And one bad example in the news does not mean much.

 

What a bunch of c r a p

[AnotherOneHere]

Just now, Celsius said:

 

What a bunch of c r a p

 

Why are you so harsh against Thai people and Thai families? 

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A tragic event unfolded yesterday when a son confessed to fatally stabbing his bedridden mother in Kamphaeng Phet, neighbour noted his longstanding frustration with caring for his mother, whom the son considered a burden.

B**tard.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, AnotherOneHere said:

That's how Thai families work—they help each other when someone is financially successful, and other family members are not. That's the main difference.  And one bad example in the news does not mean much.

Not all Thai families... 

[soalbundy]

7 hours ago, AnotherOneHere said:

 

Your nephew is a surgeon in Australia, and he lets you live on social security without any help at your age. If this were in Thailand, he would financially take care of you, at least partially, and wouldn't let you live like you're living. That's how Thai families work—they help each other when someone is financially successful, and other family members are not. That's the main difference.  And one bad example in the news does not mean much.

I don't get this division between East and West as if we are talking about two different species of Hominid. Thais are no more or less caring for their family than Westerners.

 

Wealth and ability play an important role in both cases as well as the social services on offer which can alleviate the burden. I've known close knit families in the UK who would go to extraordinary lengths to support each other and others who would ditch their families at the drop of a hat, this diversity is no different in Thailand although I think that income challenged families in East or West are more likely to help each other, a sort of reciprocal contract, today you, tomorrow me.

 

One shouldn't judge easily, what comes naturally to one can be an unbearable strain for another. Obviously murder is not the answer but were there other avenues of help available? Where were his siblings (if any) or other family members. Perhaps if we were to walk a mile in his shoes the condemnation would be more muted.

 

[nobodysfriend]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Tum had often expressed frustration, viewing his mother as a burden due to her inability to walk.

They should have placed  her in a protected home to ensure her safety a long time ago .