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Police have arrested a 36-year-old Myanmar national accused of strangling and stabbing his wife to death after she refused his attempt at reconciliation, ending a two-day manhunt that stretched from Bangkok to Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The suspect was detained on 22 January following an intensive search involving surveillance footage, local authorities, police dogs and drones. He now faces a charge of intentional murder and is being transferred to Bangkok for prosecution.

The case stems from a fatal incident discovered on 21 January, when officers from Samae Dam Police Station were alerted to the body of a young woman found inside a rented room in Bang Khun Thian district, Bangkok. The victim was identified as Ms Q Q Wai, a 27-year-old Myanmar national, who was found lying on her back on the floor, partially covered with a pink blanket. She was wearing an orange short-sleeved shirt and a red patterned sarong.

An examination of the scene revealed three stab wounds to her abdomen caused by a screwdriver, along with clear marks of strangulation around her neck. A large screwdriver was found nearby. The killing occurred in a rented room at 12/1, Room 20, Soi Sakmongkolchai 2, Samae Dam subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok.

Investigators identified the prime suspect as her husband, Mr Kyaw Min Naing, also known as Jo Min Nai, aged 36, a Myanmar national. Police believe he had gone to the room to ask for reconciliation, but an argument escalated after the victim refused, leading to the fatal attack before he fled the scene.

On 22 January at 12.30pm, senior officers including Pol Maj Gen Phallop Areamlulla, Pol Maj Gen Samart Phromchat, Pol Col Thirachai Detkhat, Pol Col Thitipong Siya and Pol Col Trairat Pengnoo announced the arrest. Mr Kyaw Min Naing was captured at a workers’ residence at Boonsom Farm in Silalai subdistrict, Pran Buri district, Prachuap Khiri Khan, under a Thonburi Criminal Court warrant No. 68/2569 dated 22 January.

Police said the suspect fled by taxi to Samut Sakhon, changed clothes at a friend’s house, then travelled by bus towards Prachuap Khiri Khan intending to seek refuge with his former in-laws. After being turned away, he hid in a sugarcane field before being located and arrested.

Amarin reported that he was initially taken to Sam Roi Yot Police Station before being transferred to Samae Dam Police Station for questioning. The suspect was handed to investigators and brought before the court for pre-trial detention.

Key Takeaways

• A 36-year-old Myanmar man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his wife in Bangkok on 21 January.

• The victim suffered three stab wounds from a screwdriver and showed signs of strangulation.

• Police tracked and arrested the suspect in Prachuap Khiri Khan after a coordinated manhunt.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin 2026-01-24

 

 

So if he pleads guilty 10yrs max and out in 8 with good behavior, stop this madness now Thailand !

First, Naing or Nai kills his estranged wife in a domestic argument, then he travels over 200 km by taxi and bus to Prachuap Khiri Khan "...intending to seek refuge with his former in-laws..."!!!

Small penis syndrome.

21 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

Small penis syndrome.

Could you explain this theory in detail?

On 1/24/2026 at 4:55 AM, Jim Waldron said:

First, Naing or Nai kills his estranged wife in a domestic argument, then he travels over 200 km by taxi and bus to Prachuap Khiri Khan "...intending to seek refuge with his former in-laws..."!!!

That is what I thought!!! You could not make it up

On 1/24/2026 at 12:47 PM, brian69 said:

So if he pleads guilty 10yrs max and out in 8 with good behavior, stop this madness now Thailand !

Where is that mentioned in the article?

Madness indeed.

The positive aspect is that the police took the incident seriously and devoted significant resources to solving the crime. In the old days, the death of a Myanmar national would not elicit much interest.

Can't understand why she wouldn't reconcile with him 😕 🤔 obviously his temperament perhaps needs a little adjusting but nothing that a 1/4 ounce of lead couldn't fix

On 1/26/2026 at 11:47 AM, emptypockets said:

Where is that mentioned in the article?

Madness indeed.

No it is not mentioned in the article but, That is Thai law, 20yrs for murder max, reduced by 50% if you plead guilty, (saves the cops time finding evidence) and reduced by 2 yrs for good behavior. There is also a statuary limit of limitation if you can hide out for 20yrs then you can not be charged with murder, but drug related charges stay ;

Aka the Red Bull heir....Mental init.....

Feminicides are on the rise all over the world unfortunately and europe has very high rates - mainly in the eastern european countries.

6 hours ago, brian69 said:

No it is not mentioned in the article but, That is Thai law, 20yrs for murder max, reduced by 50% if you plead guilty, (saves the cops time finding evidence) and reduced by 2 yrs for good behavior. There is also a statuary limit of limitation if you can hide out for 20yrs then you can not be charged with murder, but drug related charges stay ;

Aka the Red Bull heir....Mental init.....

I thought the death penalty was still on the books but not used for quite a while.