Crime Drunken Jealousy Turns Deadly as Vegetable Vendor Fatally Stabbed in Bangkok

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Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 38-year-old Laotian vegetable vendor was fatally stabbed in the chest with a pair of scissors by a jealous, intoxicated man in a community near Bang Khen, northern Bangkok, on 23 May.

 

The attack occurred at approximately 17:30, in Soi Prasert Manukit 3, within the Ban Mankhong community behind the Army Science Department, alongside the Bang Bua canal. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where they discovered the victim, Mr. Uthai, also known as Ton, lying in a pool of blood. He had sustained a single fatal stab wound to the left side of his chest.

 

The suspect, identified as Mr. Peerapol or “Bank” aged 30, initially fled the scene but was later apprehended by police after being located hiding in nearby undergrowth. Officers from Bang Khen Police Station, led by Superintendent Pol. Col. Anan Warasat, were able to pressure the suspect into surrendering.

 

Bank later confessed to the crime, telling investigators that he acted out of jealousy, believing the victim had been speaking too frequently with his partner.

 

According to Ms. Lek, 51, the suspect’s partner, Bank would often become aggressive and paranoid when intoxicated. “He’s usually a kind and loving person when sober, but when drunk he becomes volatile, destructive, and overly sensitive,” she said. She recalled that the victim had earlier sold her two packets of dried chilli before driving away, only for Bank to call him back under false pretences and launch a sudden, fatal attack.

 

Ms. Tong, 34, the victim’s wife, told reporters that she and her husband had recently reunited after a period of living apart due to work. The couple had only been back together for a month and were planning to take their child on a trip. She rushed to the scene upon hearing the news and witnessed attempts to resuscitate her husband, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

A local resident, known only as Ms. A, said the suspect had a reputation for aggressive behaviour when drunk, frequently causing disturbances and even assaulting his former partners. “The victim was well-liked, a peaceful man who never caused trouble,” she added. “No one ever saw him argue with Bank.”

 

Police confirmed that Mr. Bank has been charged with causing bodily harm resulting in death. Further psychiatric evaluation is expected to be conducted, with a psychologist scheduled to assist in the ongoing investigation.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-25.