Bangkok, Thailand – A 45-year-old man has confessed to strangling his wife in their apartment, with police investigating a history of domestic violence.
Ehemann gibt Tat zu
The suspect, identified as Wichin (45), admitted to strangling his wife until she was incapacitated, according to police. He then covered her body and turned off the lights, attempting to make the scene appear normal. Officers escorted the man, in handcuffs, back to the crime scene, where he reportedly confirmed his actions. Investigators are now reviewing his confession and determining the next steps.
Sohn findet Mutter nach Feierabend
The 23-year-old son, Sai, returned home from work around 8:30 PM to find his mother lying in a ground-floor room. Initially, he believed she was asleep, but realized she was unresponsive to his calls. Police received the report at 8:36 PM and promptly arrived with forensic teams, a pathologist from Siriraj Hospital, and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation. The victim’s body was discovered beneath two blankets.
Leiche mit Halsmarken, Raum ohne Kampfspuren
The woman, identified as Nan (41, Myanmar national), was found clothed on the bed. Investigators examined the circumstances surrounding her death. The room showed no signs of a struggle, and there were no indications of a break-in or ransacking. The room is located on the first floor of the two-story building.
Kinder berichten von jahrelanger Gewalt
Both the son and his 21-year-old sister have reportedly told investigators about a long history of alleged domestic violence. They recounted repeated accusations of infidelity and death threats from their father. The son mentioned that his mother had been hospitalized multiple times following assaults. Despite severe injuries in some incidents, she apparently never filed a police report. The children stated that their father’s jealousy was a recurring catalyst for violence.
Schwiegertochter sah Verletzungen, am Tattag Stille
The daughter-in-law, Orn, informed investigators that she frequently saw signs of abuse and last saw the victim in poor health about a month prior, after a suspected assault. However, on the day of the incident, she heard no sounds of conflict. Later, the suspect reportedly called Orn into the room and stated he didn’t know what had happened, also noting that the body was beginning to appear bluish. These statements are under police review.
Festnahme, Obduktion und laufende Ermittlungen
The suspect is currently in the custody of the Rat Burana Police Station. Authorities have transported the body to the Siriraj Hospital’s forensic medicine department for toxicological and forensic examination. Police are continuing to gather evidence and review witness statements. Legal proceedings against the accused are being prepared, investigators confirmed.