Woman kills attacker in self-defense during home invasion in Ban Non Samakkhi

A woman‘s desperate struggle for survival turned fatal when she inadvertently killed a man trying to assault her in her own home. The incident took place in the small community of Ban Non Samakkhi, Bueng Kan, where a 42 year old homeowner, faced an intruder with violent intentions.

On the night of the attack, the tranquillity of Ban Non Samakkhi was shattered when a 32 year old man, later identified as Bunjong, entered Urai’s residence with the intent to commit sexual assault. A violent confrontation ensued, ultimately leading to Bunjong’s death.

Police from the So Phisai station swiftly arrived at the scene following an emergency call. They discovered Bunjong’s lifeless body, which lay undressed on a mat covered by a blanket, with a shirt wrapped tightly around his neck. The homeowner, Urai, recounted the harrowing experience to the local police.

She described how, during a late-night rainfall, Bunjong broke into her house, using a cloth to muffle her screams. In a desperate bid for life, Urai managed to bite her attacker’s finger, causing him to release his grip. After a gruelling half-hour struggle, she spotted the cloth around his neck and, in a moment of sheer survival instinct, pulled it with all her might, silencing him forever.

Bunjong was no stranger to the law, having a history of drug abuse and previous run-ins with the police for trespassing and firearm possession. His erratic behaviour had long been a burden to his family and community.

The village head, Boonruang, relayed Bunjong’s troubled past to the press, painting a picture of a man whose decent nature was overshadowed by his addiction. Even his mother had been forced to flee her home to escape his violent outbursts.

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The forensic examination at So Phisai Hospital revealed no signs of additional struggle or injuries on Bunjong’s body, apart from the mark left by the fatal ligature around his neck. This finding supported Urai’s account of the event, suggesting that her actions were a direct result of self-defence.

Despite the circumstances, police reported that Urai would indeed face charges for causing death by bodily harm. Police Chief Praiwal Thaoprom from So Phisai station stated that while charges of trespassing and attempted rape were being posthumously filed against Bunjong, evidence was being collected to determine the nature of Urai’s actions, reported Sanook.

In the aftermath, Bunjong’s relatives performed funeral rites, with monks conducting the customary prayers at his home. They expressed no intention to pursue legal action against Urai, acknowledging Bunjong’s aggressive tendencies.