Thai man beats wife to death in jealous rage after friend raped her

A Thai man yesterday murdered his wife at their home in Soi Pattanakarn 20 Bangkok out of jealousy and anger after she was raped by his friend.

Khlongton Police Station officers yesterday, August 26, investigated the murder at the home of the Thai couple, 35 year old Top and 36 year old Bua, along with a rescue team. The victim, Bua, was found lying on the ground with injuries to her body. Rescuers performed CPR on Bua but were unable to save her life.

Top admitted to killing his wife and was immediately taken to the police station to prevent a lynching by Bua’s family. Top’s older brother, who lived in the same home, was also summoned for questioning.

According to his brother, Top had a history of domestic violence and had even been involved in a physical altercation with him. He said Top often abused his wife due to jealousy adding that Bua also had a history of cheating.

However, the brother believed that Bua did not have an affair this time. He assumed that his younger brother’s excessive drug use and bad temper led to the fatal assault.

The brother admitted that he heard the two arguing and engaging in a physical altercation before he left the house. He warned his brother to stop hitting Bua but his father was angry and told him not to intervene. He did not want to get involved in the fight, so he left the house.

A friend of the couple, 29 year old Dee, told police that the fatal assault was rooted in jealousy. Dee explained that Bua sent him messages on Friday, August 23, stating that another friend named Boy had raped her. Dee said he could not come to Bua’s aid in time because he did not know where they were.

Top later learned about the sexual assault and attempted to resolve the matter face-to-face with the suspect. They arranged a meeting but Boy later disappeared. Dee believed that Top, unable to find Boy, vented his anger on Bua until she died.

The police have not revealed details of Top’s questioning to the public and have not confirmed the sexual assault against Bua.