Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A brutal murder has shocked a rural community, after a 43-year-old man was found fatally bludgeoned in a hut in Dok Khamtai District, Phayao Province.

 

The victim, identified as Mr Akkharaphon Donloe, was discovered on 6 April around 11:55., lying on a hammock inside a wooden hut located in Moo 10, Dok Khamtai subdistrict. Emergency responders found him severely injured, with blood covering the wooden floorboards. He was rushed to Dok Khamtai Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

 

According to police reports, the victim had sustained three serious head injuries believed to have been caused by a blunt object, two wounds approximately 5 centimetres in width and one larger wound measuring 10 centimetres. Forensic examination revealed that the trauma caused extensive brain damage and heavy blood loss, which led to his death.

 

Pol Col Bowon Chaiyakam, Superintendent of Dok Khamtai Police Station, along with investigators from the provincial police and forensic units, revisited the crime scene on 7 April, to gather further evidence and interview potential witnesses.

 

Police have established two possible motives in the early stages of the investigation. The first is a possible altercation with a friend, while the second is linked to illegal drug use. Blood tests conducted on the deceased returned positive for narcotics, and Mr Akkharaphon was also known to be a regular drinker.

 

Authorities are currently working to identify and apprehend the individual or individuals responsible for the fatal assault.

 

The investigation remains ongoing.

 

-- 2025-04-08

 

28 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Police have established two possible motives in the early stages of the investigation. The first is a possible altercation with a friend, while the second is linked to illegal drug use.

 

29 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr Akkharaphon was also known to be a regular drinker.

 Sounds like both was the cause of his death.....