Man fatally stabbed in Samut Songkhram grocery store altercation

A violent altercation in Samut Songkhram province resulted in the death of a 37 year old man who was stabbed seven times, while the attacker sustained a severe injury to his little finger. The incident occurred at a grocery store on Ekachai Road in the Lat Yai subdistrict.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Apichart Chuwiset from Lat Yai Police Station responded to the scene along with Police Lieutenant Colonel Suphasit Wannacharoen. They discovered evidence of a struggle and significant bloodstains at the store.

The victim, Suban Kaewsang, had multiple stab wounds, including a 5-centimetre cut on his chin, a 15-centimetre gash on his right chest, a 3-centimetre wound on his left chest, and a 5-centimetre cut on his abdomen. Additionally, he suffered two more stab wounds on either side of his body. Despite being rushed to Somdej Phra Phutthaloetla Hospital, Suban succumbed to his injuries.

The assailant, 29 year old Rakphon Kaewklao, sustained a near-severed right little finger. He accidentally cut himself with the knife he used to stab Suban. Rakphon was also taken to the same hospital for treatment.

Witnesses provided further details about the incident. A 26 year old man, Attapol Rungruchot, explained that he had a longstanding feud with Rakphon.

On the day of the incident, Attapol was drinking beer at the store when he encountered Rakphon. To avoid trouble, Attapol decided to leave and called his uncle, Suban, for a ride home. As Suban arrived, he crossed paths with Rakphon, leading to a violent encounter.

Another man, 21 year old Thanapong Ruangkhampat who was with Suban at the time, recounted that Attapol had called Suban, informing him of Rakphon’s presence at the store. When Suban arrived and parked the car, Rakphon approached and knocked on the window. Suban got out to talk, and the situation quickly escalated into a physical fight, resulting in injuries and fatality.

Initial investigations revealed that several individuals, including Patthana Damrongsin, Chaonat Kranisuk, Jaruphat Homwichian, and Rakphon, were drinking beer at the store. The altercation stemmed from the previous tension between Attapol and Rakphon. Fearing further conflict, Attapol called his uncle for assistance, which inadvertently led to the fatal encounter.

Police have detained Rakphon at Somdej Phra Phutthaloetla Hospital, where he is receiving treatment for his injuries. He will face legal proceedings once he recovers, reported KhaoSod.