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Police have arrested 47-year-old Nattapas, a taxi driver with a history of mental illness, for fatally stabbing a maid at a hotel in Amnat Charoen. The tragic incident occurred on April 22, resulting in the death of 61-year-old Suwannee, who sustained over 50 stab wounds.

 

The violent attack was reported by hotel staff to the Mueang Amnat Charoen Police Station. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Suwannee succumbed to her extensive injuries.

 

Nattapas, who had checked into the hotel on April 19, was seen fleeing the scene in a taxi after reportedly committing the brutal act. A guest in a neighbouring room heard cries for help, discovering Suwannee in a pool of blood. Though Nattapas was known to be quiet during his stay, he was found by police in the Isaan province of Sisaket the same day.

 

 

 

During questioning, Nattapas claimed without evidence that Suwannee had caused financial ruin and emotional distress to his family, alleging a motive for the attack that his own parents dismissed as unfounded due to his mental instability. His parents confirmed he suffers from a mental illness and that his actions were irrational.

 

Police reported that Nattapas had initially planned to harm his mother, but tragically diverted his aggression towards Suwannee. Specific charges against him remain undisclosed, but he is currently detained at Amnat Charoen Provincial Court as the investigation continues.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-23

 

 

 

Horrific. Poor woman.