Teen Sister Admits Role in Death of 7-Year-Old in Kanchanaburi

A 13-year-old girl has confessed to causing the death of her seven-year-old sister, known as Nong Angoon, in Kanchanaburi province, bringing a breakthrough in a case that had shocked the local community. Police also detained the victim’s 17-year-old uncle, who allegedly helped conceal and dispose of the body after the incident.

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The case began when Nong Angoon disappeared from her home on 30 May 2026. Her body was discovered on 1 June 2026 in a rubber plantation in Moo 4, Ban Tikrong, Prang Phle subdistrict, Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi. The circumstances surrounding her death prompted an extensive investigation involving provincial police, Region 7 investigators, officers from the Crime Suppression Division, and forensic specialists.

Following the discovery of the body, investigators gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses in an effort to identify those responsible. The case attracted significant public attention due to the victim’s young age and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death.

At approximately 10am on 6 June 2026, police brought 13-year-old Kanda, the victim’s elder sister, and a 17-year-old uncle identified as Pae, to reconstruct the events after the girl confessed to investigators. According to her statement, she and Nong Angoon argued over a telephone at their home on 30 May. She told police that she covered her sister’s mouth and nose with her hands, causing her death.

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Kanda further stated that she then sought help from Pae. The pair allegedly hid the body in a wardrobe before placing it in a sack and transporting it to the location in the rubber plantation where it was later found.

Amarin reported that the reconstruction drew a large crowd of local residents. One villager, speaking through tears, said they were shocked and found it difficult to believe that the people responsible could be the victim’s own sister and uncle. The resident said both had appeared to care for Nong Angoon and had lived normally within the community.

Police are expected to continue legal proceedings and further examination of the evidence following the confessions. Authorities have not released additional details regarding potential charges or the next stages of the investigation.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Amarin 7 June 2026

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