Drug induced man fatally stabs 21 year old student in southern Thailand
In a shocking incident, a drug-addled man fatally stabbed a 21 year old student in Trang, southern Thailand yesterday. The victim, Kulissara (surname withheld), also known as Bam, was attacked by 36 year old Jakraphong (no surname given), a relative, who was reportedly high on drugs.
The incident occurred at 6pm in a local village, and the 21 year old student was later laid to rest in a nearby temple the following day.
Kulissara’s younger sister, 18 year old Nathawara, who narrowly escaped the stabbing attack, recounted the horrifying events. She revealed that they were returning from their aunt’s house when they encountered Jakraphong blocking the road.
After a struggle, Jakraphong managed to grab Kulissara while Nathawara fled, barely escaping with a minor knife wound. Nathawara revealed that they had previously reported Jakraphong to the police for harassment, which might have fueled his rage.
The victim’s 72 year old father, Charoon, spoke of his shock and grief. He described his 21 year old daughter as a good, hardworking student, who was in her third year of law school at Thaksin University. He expressed his disbelief at the tragic events that unfolded.
The local village headman, Arkom Krachat, expressed his frustration at the ongoing drug problem and the failure of the authorities to address it effectively. He claimed that Jakraphong was a known drug user who had allegedly killed two people in the past, reported KhaoSod.
Jakraphong was later arrested by the police, who found him in a state suggesting drug intoxication. He was charged with murder and sent for drug testing.
In related news, police arrested a Thai man yesterday for stabbing the Deputy Mayor of Prasart district in Isaan’s Burriram province. The suspect claimed he was a hero, acting to safeguard the community from a corrupt authority.
Officers from Ban Darn Police Station rushed to the scene outside a temple in Prasart district to help the victim, 66 year old Deputy Mayor Suriya Nantasing. Suriya was stabbed in the neck and lost a lot of blood. He is currently receiving medical treatment at Buriram Hospital. Read more about this story HERE.
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