26-year-old arrested after allegedly killing mother over money for car in Thailand
A 26-year-old man in Surat Thani, Thailand, was arrested after allegedly slitting his mother’s throat at their home following an aargument over money to buy a car.
Police said the suspect, identified as Pongpanich (name transliterated from Thai), had a history of psychiatric treatment, although authorities have yet to determine whether his condition played a role in the incident.
Mother found dead inside home
Wiang Sa Police Station received a report about the incident at around 11.15am on Friday (30 Oct).
Officers and forensic personnel subsequently went to a single-storey house in Wiang Sa district, where they found the suspect locked inside.
Police persuaded him to come out before taking him into custody.
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Inside the house, officers found his mother, identified as Jureeporn (name transliterated from Thai), lying on a bed with injuries to her neck and forehead.
A kitchen cleaver found at the scene was seized as evidence.
Argument allegedly started over money for car
Preliminary investigations indicated that Jureeporn had recently received money after selling rubberwood.
Police said her son had previously asked her to buy motorcycles for him, which she had agreed to.
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Before the fatal incident, he allegedly asked her for more money to purchase a car.
When she refused, the pair reportedly got into a heated argument before the attack occurred.
Grandmother said suspect undergone treatment previously
The suspect’s 70-year-old grandmother told Thai media that he had experienced psychiatric problems for around five years and had undergone treatment on three previous occasions.
She added that he generally behaved normally and spoke politely when he was taking his prescribed medication.
The victim had reportedly been staying with her elder sister and had only returned to sleep at the family home about two days before her death.
Police said it was too early to conclude that his mental health condition caused the alleged attack.
A full medical assessment was needed before any formal determination could be reached.
The suspect remained in police custody pending the continuation of legal proceedings.
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