Horrific discovery in quiet village pond
When Nirut, a 44-year-old sergeant, went fishing in the peaceful district of Phaisali, he said he would return soon. But his wife became anxious when he did not come back. Two days later, she found his body floating in a nearby pond.
She told police her husband had gone fishing but never returned. Her father, Sarawut, 80, claimed Nirut wanted to fish alone. This story sent the police down the wrong path at first.
Shocked police unravel family secret
Officers at Takhro Police Station first thought Nirut got into trouble with a local fisherman. But the more they questioned the family, the more details emerged. Nirut and his wife had no children together. However, she had a 14-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
The family usually lived in Lop Buri province but were visiting Sarawut for a brief stay. Then, everything changed when Sarawut broke down under police pressure.
Tearful confession and motive revealed
Sarawut admitted he killed his son-in-law. He said he lost control when he heard Nirut had abused his granddaughter. Sarawut confessed Nirut threatened to kill him and the teenager during a confrontation.
‘My anger got the better of me,’ Sarawut told police, according to officials.
Final act of rage and its consequences
Sarawut described hitting Nirut with a wooden stick until he collapsed. He then dragged the body to the pond, trying to hide what happened. The 14-year-old girl confirmed to Channel 8 she suffered abuse and threats from Nirut. She said, ‘I feel sorry my grandfather is now in jail.’
During the police reconstruction, Sarawut refused to speak to the press, saying, ‘I have nothing to say.’
Grim legal aftermath for heartbroken grandfather
Police charged Sarawut with homicide under section 288 of the penal code. He faces a lengthy sentence – possibly even life behind bars. The family is left shattered by a deadly secret and the search for answers continues.