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A domestic dispute turned deadly on the morning of 19 May, when a 32-year-old man fatally stabbed his uncle during an altercation at their home in the Phimai district.

 

Police were alerted to the incident at 08:15 by local officers in Tambon Krabeung Yai. Pol. Lt. Col. Witthaya Boonwan, deputy inspector at Phimai Police Station, confirmed that Mr Wirot Ngamchanat, 53, had been killed at his residence in Ban Krabeung Noi, Village 2, Tambon Krabeung Yai.

 

Upon arrival, officers discovered Mr Wirot lying dead in the bedroom of a single-storey concrete house. He was found shirtless, dressed in black shorts, and lying in a pool of blood. The victim had sustained severe injuries, including gashes to the head. Authorities estimate he had been dead for approximately 12 hours.

 

The alleged perpetrator, identified as Mr Nikorn or “Mos,” the victim’s 32-year-old nephew, remained at the scene and surrendered to police, admitting responsibility for the killing. He was taken into custody and escorted to the scene later to participate in a re-enactment of the incident as part of the investigation.

 

According to the victim’s 71-year-old mother, Mrs Somsamai, the victim was her eldest son. He had recently separated from his wife after the Songkran festival and had moved back to live with her. The nephew, who is unemployed, was also residing in the same household. She noted that both men often argued, especially when her son had been drinking.

 

Mrs Somsamai recounted that she was in her room when she overheard the pair arguing. She stepped outside the house to avoid the confrontation. It was only later she discovered her son had died inside the house and alerted police.

 

Mr Nikorn’s mother expressed disbelief, stating her son was not known to be violent and she had no idea he would harm his uncle, who was also her brother.

 

Phimai Police Superintendent Pol. Col. Sithisak Phrommuenwai confirmed that the suspect admitted there had been a heated argument, during which he grabbed a kitchen knife. A struggle ensued and the uncle reportedly managed to seize the knife first and struck Nikorn’s arm. The nephew then wrestled the knife back and struck the victim on the head. Mr Wirot collapsed and hit his head on the floor, later dying from his injuries.

 

Police have charged Mr Nikorn with “assault causing death” and are continuing their investigation.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-20.

 

 

 

 

 

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