A 58-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his former wife to death inside a bedroom in Bangkok following an argument after she refused to have sex with him.

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Police from Bang Khun Thian Police Station responded to a report on 8 March of a woman found fatally stabbed inside a room in Soi Thoet Thai 82 in Phasi Charoen district. Officers arriving at the scene discovered the body of a 49-year-old woman, identified as Winatsada, lying on a bed with two stab wounds to the neck.

The suspect, identified as Saisamorn, 58, a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration rubbish collector, was detained at the scene. Police confirmed the weapon used in the attack was a knife.

During questioning, Saisamorn told investigators that the incident followed a night out with his former wife at an entertainment venue in the Rama 2 area. He said they left the venue at around 04:00 and returned to his room shortly afterwards.

According to his statement, he wanted to have sexual relations with her after returning home but she refused. Angered by the rejection, he allegedly attacked her with the knife, causing fatal injuries.

Police said the couple had officially registered their divorce in December 2025 after living separately for some time. Despite the divorce, they continued to maintain contact and occasionally visited each other.

Pictures courtesy of Matichon

The room where the killing took place belonged to Saisamorn, while the victim was living in another room in the same building located two rooms away. The victim’s daughter, from a previous relationship, told police the couple had been together for more than ten years before divorcing. She said they had remained in contact even after the separation.

She added that the suspect was aware the victim had begun seeing a new partner. However, she believed he became angry when the victim refused to have sex with him and was also jealous because she planned to continue the new relationship.

Matichon reported that police have charged Saisamorn with murder. He is currently being held in custody at Bang Khun Thian Police Station while investigators continue questioning witnesses and relatives of the victim. Authorities confirmed the suspect is expected to be taken to the Thonburi Criminal Court on 9 March for a detention hearing.

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Well he can have sex every day now in a cell with other inmates.... hope he likes biting the pillow

This case is yet another stark reminder of how deeply patriarchal attitudes still shape parts of Thai society.

The idea that a man is entitled to a woman’s body, even after a relationship has ended, is not just outdated, it’s dangerous.

Until issues like consent, gender equality, and respect for personal autonomy are taken seriously at every level (education, policing, community norms), tragedies like this will continue to happen.

This isn’t just about “relationship problems”; it’s about a mindset that treats women as possessions rather than people.

A tragic case and terribly sad for the deceased wife and her children

You don't like me anymore, and nobody turns me down, I'm a really big man, and I can't accept no for an answer, so you're going to pay that ultimate price for your rejection of my amazing self. I just don't know what you were thinking saying no to me.

5 hours ago, Hotchilli123 said:

Well he can have sex every day now in a cell with other inmates.... hope he likes biting the pillow

Yea while a baseball bat is shoved in the hole that never sees daylight. What a sicko he must be. Looking at the 2nd photo in the cop station the cop behind him looks like he wants a baseball bat too.

3 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

This case is yet another stark reminder of how deeply patriarchal attitudes still shape parts of Thai society.

The idea that a man is entitled to a woman’s body, even after a relationship has ended, is not just outdated, it’s dangerous.

Until issues like consent, gender equality, and respect for personal autonomy are taken seriously at every level (education, policing, community norms), tragedies like this will continue to happen.

This isn’t just about “relationship problems”; it’s about a mindset that treats women as possessions rather than people.

I agree completely but that does not explain murder. Sex is for sale everywhere in Thailand. It sounds like the couple had a 'close' relationship.

Agree with @unblocktheplanet that when a woman says no, just find another one. It isn't hard on Thailand (no pun intended).

5 hours ago, Jim Waldron said:

This case is yet another stark reminder of how deeply patriarchal attitudes still shape parts of Thai society.

The idea that a man is entitled to a woman’s body, even after a relationship has ended, is not just outdated, it’s dangerous.

Until issues like consent, gender equality, and respect for personal autonomy are taken seriously at every level (education, policing, community norms), tragedies like this will continue to happen.

This isn’t just about “relationship problems”; it’s about a mindset that treats women as possessions rather than people.

Have you considered having your testosterone levels checked?

'Put out or get out'. He probably paid for the night's entertainment and felt some well used coochie was due in return. He'd had a decade of it so being rejected must have been quite a shock. They were both drunk at 4am and in a tussle she ended up stabbing herself in the neck, on both sides. Or that's how a lawyer should play it. Looks like her new beau will have to sugar his own churro until he finds a replacement. Sad all the way around.

Should have called in Susie Palm and her four sisters.

Ex wife said no but he hoped it would happen.So many stories happen wife killing the ex husband or husband doing the same it happens often

Murder is murder.

But why did she go to his place at 4 am after probably a night of drinking? Why did she even spend the whole night drinking with him?

Women should be more cautious.

Drunken rage and ... kills ex-wife, kills best friend, kills drinking pal, kills brother/father/sister/mother, kills next door neighbor.

I once talked to a cop in California who said he had never been on a domestic violence call where drugs or alcohol were not involved.

Of course not all violence is alcohol-related but it is a common thread in a lot of these tragic stories.

2 hours ago, save the frogs said:

Murder is murder.

But why did she go to his place at 4 am after probably a night of drinking? Why did she even spend the whole night drinking with him?

Women should be more cautious.

You've asked the right questions. Men on this board should be more aware of female nature. Sounds like none of them has ever banged an ex.

Unfortunately for him , he seems like a

Nice looking boy !