A 33-year-old man, under the influence of methamphetamine and homemade liquor, set his own house ablaze in Lopburi. When questioned, he stated indifferently that there were plenty of places to sleep.

 

At 11:00 on October 9, Pol. Lt. Col. Waree Soisonsa of the Muang Lopburi Police Station received a report of a man in a drug-induced frenzy who had set his house on fire in the Thongphet Community, Nong Muen Village, Khao Sam Yot Subdistrict, Lopburi.

 

Officers, including Pol. Lt. Chanint Janwimol, crime prevention inspector at Muang Lopburi Police Station, and fire units were quickly dispatched to the scene. Firefighters extinguished the fire, but the wooden house was completely destroyed, leaving only the foundations.

 

 

Mr. Teerayot (surname withheld), the 33-year-old homeowner, was found pacing around the scene with a bottle of homemade liquor in hand. Neighbours pointed him out as the arsonist. Appearing agitated and incoherent, he admitted to setting the fire, saying he was tired of living indoors and that there were many other places he could sleep.

 

Initially, the police observed Mr. Teerayot as he appeared to calm down. When they attempted to arrest him, however, he resisted, demanding to eat and smoke a cigarette before complying. The officers, having given him ample time, refused his requests.

 

Angered by the refusal, Mr. Teerayot attempted to flee. Police surrounded and subdued him after a brief struggle. He was later placed in custody, cursing the officers.

 

Mr. Teerayot’s 65-year-old mother, Mrs. Jumpee, revealed that her son had a history of violent behavior fueled by alcohol and drugs. He had previously served time for assault and illegal possession of a firearm. After his release, he fell in with a group of methamphetamine users in the village, becoming addicted to both alcohol and drugs.

 

According to Mrs. Jumpee, her son often became violent when intoxicated, shouting loudly and threatening to burn down his own home and those of relatives. She added that the entire neighbourhood lived in fear of his outbursts. Mrs. Jumpee expressed hope that her son would be placed in rehabilitation or face long-term imprisonment, stating that she did not regret the loss of her son’s freedom as long as it ensured the safety of others.

 

The police have charged Mr. Teerayot with possession and use of a Category 1 narcotic (methamphetamine), with further charges related to arson pending investigation.

 

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-- 2024-10-10

 

 

16 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

A 33-year-old man, under the influence of methamphetamine and homemade liquor, set his own house ablaze in Lopburi.

 

He'll regret this in the morning.

59 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Mrs. Jumpee expressed hope that her son would be placed in rehabilitation or face long-term imprisonment, stating that she did not regret the loss of her son’s freedom as long as it ensured the safety of others.

Nice to read about a sensible parent for once.

Is it illigal to set your own house on fire ? Just celebrating his 10K hand out. Booze, fags, and drugs. 

It's not really a proper house tho, is it???

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A 33-year-old man, under the influence of methamphetamine and homemade liquor, set his own house ablaze in Lopburi. When questioned, he stated indifferently that there were plenty of places to sleep.

No problem then... 

Can’t a man have a little relaxing fire, a drink and a smoke without hags bleeting?

Hopefully he will be homeless while some effort is made to take care of the rest of family.

11 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Nice to read about a sensible parent for once.

 

Not quite.  Unless he has a mental disability, it's fairly likely that her actions and decisions in life made him this way.  🤷‍♂️

3 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

Not quite.  Unless he has a mental disability, it's fairly likely that her actions and decisions in life made him this way.  🤷‍♂️

Fairly likely??? What is that? Might exist and might not, right?

Could we say like this. If the mother is sensible enough to deal with the situation as it is now. Wouldn´t you say, that it´s more likely that she have dealt with the situation right in all her life? Why would she start to make sense suddenly?