Fatal Encounter: Thai Worker Attacks Boss Over Smoking

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In a tragic incident that unfolded at a convenience store in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, a 28-year-old woman named Kamonrat fatally stabbed her manager, Tawinan, 35, around 5 PM on February 23. The shocking event was triggered by a reprimand for smoking on the job.

 

Police officers from Mueang Samut Sakhon arrived at the scene, where store employees reported Kamonrat remained in the storage room with the victim's body. When officers entered, Kamonrat was still holding a knife, which she refused to drop, prompting the police to use force to subdue her. Thankfully, no injuries occurred during the arrest.

 

Witnesses described how Tawinan had called Kamonrat for a private meeting before the tragic incident. After criticising her work performance and asking her to stop smoking on duty, Kamonrat attacked, slashing Tawinan’s face and arms, then repeatedly stabbing her.

 

 

Kamonrat’s sister, Pornjarat, recounted how she had initially thought Kamonrat was the victim after hearing her nephew urgently mention a stabbing. What she subsequently learned was more troubling: Kamonrat had become the prime suspect in the killing.

 

Pornjarat revealed her sister had expressed concerns about another mentally unstable colleague, who often talked to herself. She believed this colleague’s behavior would eventually lead to an altercation, but did not confirm if this was connected to the victim.

 

Kamonrat is facing serious charges under Section 288 of the Thai Criminal Law for intentional murder, which carries a penalty ranging from 15 to 20 years in prison, life imprisonment, or the death penalty. The case has sparked discussions about mental health support and workplace conflict resolution in the country, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-24

 

 

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