Father’s Machete Accidentally Strikes Toddler Daughter in the Head

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

An incident occurred in the Prasat subdistrict of Ban Dan district, Buriram province, when a machete slipped from a father’s grip and struck his young daughter on the head, causing a deep wound that exposed the skull.

 

The incident took place as Mr. Kraisorn, 42, was chopping wood to make charcoal using a sugarcane machete. He had modified the tool by attaching a PVC pipe as a makeshift handle to provide a better grip. His daughter, 1 year and 8 months old, was playing a short distance behind him at the time.

 

Mr. Kraisorn explained that he had been cutting a thick branch, which required considerable force. During the swing, the blade unexpectedly detached from the PVC handle, flying backwards and hitting his daughter on the head. He said he had been trying to keep an eye on her and had believed she was safely out of harm’s way, approximately three metres behind him.

 

Upon hearing her sudden cries, he turned to find her bleeding from a severe wound to the centre of her head. He immediately rushed her to Ban Dan Hospital for emergency treatment.

 

Doctors found s gash that was deep enough to expose part of the skull. The child received stitches and remains under observation due to the seriousness of the injury’s location.

 

“I am deeply sorry,” Mr. Kraisorn said. “I tried to be careful, but I still made a terrible mistake.”

 

-- 2025-04-09

 

[Mason45]

Good try papa, you're looking at a grievous bodily harm or even an attempted murder charge

[ikke1959]

Strange stories always in Thailand... always accidents, mistakes, or so with severe consequences. 

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

I am deeply sorry,” Mr. Kraisorn said. “I tried to be careful, but I still made a terrible mistake.

Looks to me as a sad and horrible accident. Also the man/father is not blaming anything but himself, and take full responsibility. No need for the 2 posts above, that are designed to make Thais look bad again.

[Tropicalevo]

A parent's worst nightmare.

Unintentional pain to your own child.

Hopefully both will overcome this one.