Neighbour Arrested for Brutal Murder of Woman in Nakhon Si Thammarat

[Georgealbert]

 

 

An incident unfolded on the morning of November 19, when police arrested a man accused of murdering his neighbour, a 35-year-old woman, at her home in Chalong subdistrict, Chang Klang district.

 

At approximately 10:00, police from Chang Klang Police Station responded to a report of a fatal assault in Village 5 of Lak Chang subdistrict. Investigators, forensic officers, local medical personnel, and rescue workers arrived at the scene to find the victim, identified only as Ms. Theerawan, or "Wan," lying face-down in front of her house. The victim, described as a tomboy, had severe facial injuries consistent with a machete 

 

Preliminary investigations identified the suspect as Mr. Chaiwat, or "Big," a 31-year-old male neighbour. Authorities learned that the two had engaged in a heated argument earlier in a nearby rubber plantation. The altercation escalated, and Mr. Chaiwat allegedly attacked Ms. Theerawan with a machete, killing her instantly before fleeing the scene.

 

By 13:00, police investigators tracked the suspect to a relative's home in Mai Riang subdistrict, Chawang district, where he was apprehended. Mr. Chaiwat was brought to Chang Klang Police Station for questioning.

 

During initial questioning, Mr. Chaiwat reportedly confessed to frequent quarrels with the victim but did not provide a clear motive for the fatal attack. His statements were described as inconsistent, prompting senior officers, including Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Somchai Suetattrakul, to personally oversee the investigation.

 

The victim's body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the full circumstances of the incident and plan to charge the suspect according to the law.

 

Picture of the arrest.

-- 2024-11-20