Teenager surrenders after fatal stabbing in Phuket
A 19 year old man has turned himself in to the police following the fatal stabbing of a 59 year old man in Phuket.
The stabbing victim, identified as Chatuchok, was found unconscious with a knife wound to his abdomen near a grocery store in Soi Hon Saithong, Mueang district. Emergency services transported him to the hospital, but he later succumbed to his injuries.
The incident occurred on April 20 at 1.30pm. Police began investigating CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspect.
Later that afternoon, police seized a white-red Scoopy motorcycle registered in Phuket. The suspect, a 19 year old referred to as Mos, voluntarily surrendered to the police. Police Colonel Chatree Chukaew, along with other officers, received him at Soi 7 Hon Saithong and brought him to the Mueang Phuket Police Station.
The motive behind the incident was revealed to be related to the dead man’s behaviour when intoxicated. Chatuchok reportedly had a habit of causing disturbances at the drink shop owned by Mos’ sister.
On the day of the incident, Mos’ sister called him to inform him that Chatuchok was causing trouble again. As Chatuchok walked along the road, he encountered Mos, leading to a confrontation that ended with Mos stabbing Chatuchok once.
Subsequently, Mos turned himself in to the police, who have preliminarily charged him with causing death by physical assault.
Mos’ sister, a 20 year old known as Ann, provided further details of the events leading up to the incident. She explained that while she was closing her shop, Chatuchok arrived, causing a commotion and wielding a metal object.
Fearful for her safety, she hid as Chatuchok appeared aggressive and attempted to enter the shop. Alone at the time, she called Mos for help. By the time Mos arrived, Chatuchok had left the immediate area.
Ann expressed remorse and apologised to Chatuchok’s family. She explained that her brother acted out of a lack of judgment and anger, motivated by his protective feelings towards her. She urged the public to understand the reasons behind Mos’ actions, offering her apologies through tears, reported KhaoSod.
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