Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 41-year-old Myanmar national has been arrested after strangling his partner to death in a motel room in Muang District, Samut Prakan. Police say the man confessed to the murder, citing jealousy as the motive.

 

The incident occurred at around midday on 6 July. Officers from Muang Samut Prakan Police Station, along with forensic investigators and emergency responders, were called to a love hotel in the Bang Mueang area following reports of a suspected homicide.

 

Upon arrival at the scene, police found a man exhibiting suspicious behaviour, pacing nervously outside a room. The man, who could not speak Thai, had visible scratches on his body, suggesting a struggle. Officers detained him and entered the room, where they discovered the lifeless body of a woman lying on her back on the bed. She was dressed in a tank top and jeans, with a nylon cord tightly wrapped around her neck. Medical staff estimated she had been dead for approximately one hour.

 

The man was identified as Mr Kim, a 41-year-old from Myanmar. The deceased, aged 31, was his partner and also a Myanmar national. A hotel housekeeper told police that the couple had checked into the room at approximately 09:30. By around noon, the housekeeper noticed Mr Kim pacing outside the room and appearing suspicious. When she attempted to speak with him, he remained silent. Spotting the door ajar, she entered the room and was horrified to find the woman dead, immediately alerting the authorities.

 

During police further questioning, Mr Kim confessed to the murder. He claimed that an argument had erupted after he accused his partner of being unfaithful. In a fit of rage, he used a nylon cord he had brought with him to strangle her.

 

The victim’s body has been sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Mr Kim has been formally charged and remains in police custody pending legal proceedings.

 

Authorities have described the case as a instance of domestic violence and legal support is being coordinated with Myanmar consular officials.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-07

 

 

 

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

uring police further questioning, Mr Kim confessed to the murder. He claimed that an argument had erupted after he accused his partner of being unfaithful. In a fit of rage, he used a nylon cord he had brought with him to strangle her.

sounds like this was premeditated murder. who brings a nylon cord to a love motel to meet his girl with a nylon cord long enough to strangle her with unless they are into BDSM?