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A 60-year-old man was discovered dead in a paddy field in Khlong Khlung District, Kamphaeng Phet Province, with over 20 stab wounds on his body. Authorities suspect the murder stemmed from a dispute over a bill at a karaoke bar the previous night.

 

The discovery was reported at 07:00, on December 5, by Police Captain Yutthana Puksuk of the Khlong Khlung Police Station. Rescue teams and investigators arrived at the scene near Moo 1, Ban Thanon Ngam, to find the deceased lying on his back in the mud. The victim, identified as Mr. Udom, was wearing a black jacket, a green t-shirt, and black pants, which were partially pulled down. Blood stains were visible on his torso, and his body bore multiple stab wounds: eight on his torso, two on his head, and eight on his back.

 

Nearby, investigators found broken beer bottles, fragments of a motorcycle helmet, and pieces of the victim’s clothing. His shoes were found floating in water nearby.

 

The body was first discovered by Mr. Sommai 59, a local resident who had come to soak rice seeds in the field. “At first, I thought he might have passed out drunk, but as I got closer, I realised he was dead. I didn’t recognize him, so he’s likely not from our village,” Mr. Sommai said. He alerted the village headman and police.

 

Ms. Anong 49, owner of the karaoke bar the victim frequented, said he had come to her bar the previous evening with two friends, a man and a woman. “They bought liquor earlier in the day and returned to drink that evening. The group seemed fine when they left, though there was some confusion about paying the bill,” she explained. The victim’s friends allegedly refused to pay, saying the victim would cover the cost.

 

According to police, the victim and his two friends left the bar together on a motorcycle, with the woman driving, the victim sitting in the middle, and the other man in the back. It is believed the group was headed to the male friend’s house to retrieve money. Along the way, a heated argument broke out, leading to the violent attack. Broken bottles were reportedly used as weapons to stab the victim. His body was then dragged and left in the field.

 

Deputy Provincial Police Commander Pol. Col. Ekkachai Chansorn confirmed that investigators have identified the suspects and are actively pursuing them. Police are also examining evidence collected at the scene and awaiting the results of an autopsy.

 

-- 2024-12-06

 

On 12/6/2024 at 6:00 AM, Georgealbert said:

According to police, the victim and his two friends left the bar together on a motorcycle, with the woman driving, the victim sitting in the middle, and the other man in the back. It is believed the group was headed to the male friend’s house to retrieve money. Along the way, a heated argument broke out, leading to the violent attack. Broken bottles were reportedly used as weapons to stab the victim. His body was then dragged and left in the field.

Choose your friends wisely... especially drinking buddies.

On 12/5/2024 at 11:00 PM, Georgealbert said:

Authorities suspect the murder stemmed from a dispute over a bill at a karaoke bar the previous night.

 

How silly is that?

This is the most Thai way to die ever.  Gives new meaning to RIP. Rest in Paddies?

Perhaps it was because he would not stop singing. R.I.P.