Heated love triangle: Bangkok man arrested for setting wife on fire

A man, identified only as Mew, has been apprehended for attempting to murder his wife by dousing her with alcohol and setting her on fire on a Bangkok street, following a heated love triangle.

The 27 year old man coordinated with the police and turned himself in. His wife remains in critical condition and is unable to give a statement.

Yesterday, August 25, Police Major General Prasong Anomanee, Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 9, along with other senior police officers, confirmed the arrest of Mew. The arrest was made under a warrant issued by the Thonburi Criminal Court on August 24.

The incident occurred on August 22 at 1.30pm when police received reports of a man setting a woman on fire and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. The attack took place in Bang Khae district, Bangkok.

Subsequent investigations revealed that Mew had poured alcohol on the head of his wife, referred to as B (alias), before setting her alight. B sustained injuries to her face and body and was rushed to Siriraj Hospital by rescue workers. Due to the severity of her injuries, she has been unable to provide any testimony.

The motive behind the brutal attack was reportedly a love triangle involving Mew and his wife. It was discovered that Mew and his brother were both romantically involved with the same woman, leading to escalating tensions.

Police pursued Mew across various locations. They also contacted his relatives to persuade him to surrender to the police. Following discussions with his family, Mew agreed to turn himself in after speaking with Police Colonel Pramote Janboonkaew.

Mew was apprehended at the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok. Upon his arrest, Mew admitted to committing the crime, citing anger and jealousy over his wife’s infidelity as the reasons behind his actions. He has been handed over to investigators at the Phetkasem Police Station for further legal proceedings, reported KhaoSod.