Father Arrested After Alleged Assault on Son Following Drug Use

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In a troubling incident in Sri Bunrueng district, Nong Bua Lamphu province, a 25-year-old father has been accused of assaulting his own seven-year-old son after reportedly consuming drugs. The attack occurred on February 9 and involved a wooden pestle, leaving the child with serious injuries, including bleeding from the ears.

Dr. Napasdon Saengklang, the leader of the rescue team, arrived at the scene around 7 p.m., where the young boy, referred to as "A," was found in distress and bleeding from his head. Emergency services quickly responded to help.

The father, identified as Panudet, was restrained by relatives and neighbors before being taken to Sri Bunrueng Hospital. He suffered minor head injuries. However, his son’s condition was severe, with internal bleeding in the brain, prompting his transfer to Nong Bua Lamphu Hospital for further treatment.

Following treatment for his injuries, Panudet was placed under police custody. He admitted to taking two drug pills before the assault. His father, Narin, revealed Panudet’s ongoing battle with drug addiction, noting his previous imprisonment for assault.

According to Narin, earlier in the day, Panudet had asked his mother for money, receiving 250 baht (US$7), and later requesting an additional 40 baht (US$1.2). After being refused, he became agitated, claiming A was not his son, despite being the child’s biological father. This led to the violent incident.

Narin also recounted stepping in to protect his grandson as neighbors helped subdue Panudet. He mentioned that since taking custody of A three years ago, there had been no prior incidents of violence towards him, although Panudet had shown aggression against Narin himself, resulting in a one-year prison sentence.

The child remains under medical care as doctors monitor his condition closely and plan further assessments.