Thai woman and boyfriend suspected in murder of Pathum Thani official
Police suspect a Thai woman and her boyfriend in the murder of the woman’s older sister, who was a sub-district secretary in the central province of Pathum Thani.
The 57 year old deputy secretary of the Khlong Sam Sub-district Office, Worrakanok Thepphimon, was found dead in her home on Saturday, November 9. She had a deep cut wound to her neck and more than 10 stab wounds across her body.
Her legs and arms were tied with a towel and a white tank top. Officers found hair left at the scene and conducted DNA tests on it to identify the suspects involved.
The first person to find Worrakanok’s body was her younger sister, 51 year old Bongkot Kaewklom. Bongkot told police that she heard her sister scream loudly twice, so she rushed to check on her. Unfortunately, her sister died before her arrival.
Worrakanok’s son insisted that the shirt found at the scene did not belong to his mother. He added that his mother was a good person and had never engaged in conflict with anyone. He suspected certain family members of the murder but did not have evidence and expressed his fear of speaking out.
Officers at Khlong Luang Police Station investigated the house but found no traces of a struggle or theft. Worrakanok’s gold Buddhist amulet, mobile phone, and other valuables were left untouched.
Police also suspect Worrakanok’s family members of the murder, as the suspects seemed to know her work schedule well and were able to enter her home easily without forcing entry.
More than 10 people were questioned, and the most suspicious individuals were identified as Bongkot and her boyfriend, whose name remains undisclosed. The two reportedly denied the accusation but gave confused and suspicious answers to the police.
Officers searched the couple’s home and seized five knives belonging to the man for further investigation. The test results are expected to be released today, November 11.
The motive for the murder remains unsolved, but police believe it may be related to an internal family conflict. Officers promised to resolve the case as soon as possible.
