Domestic violence
- Thailand News
Axe to grind: Thai father attacks son after suffering years of abuse
A Thai father snapped and attacked his son with an axe in a fit of rage at midnight today after he and his wife suffered years of physical abuse at the hands of the son in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen. Officers from Manchakhiri Police Station received a report of a serious assault at a house in the Manchakhiri…
- Thailand News
Man shoots wife in heated argument in Nakhon Si Thammarat
A man was apprehended after shooting his wife, leaving her in critical condition, following a heated argument. The incident took place yesterday, October 25, in Pak Phanang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, after the couple exchanged harsh words. Police officers, including Deputy Investigator Raengchai Khaorueang from Pak Phanang Police Station, received a call about a domestic shooting. Upon arrival at the residence…
- Thailand News
Surin man arrested for wife’s fatal assault, not his first rodeo
A shocking incident unfolded in Surin where a man assaulted his wife to the point that she lost consciousness, and ultimately died. Police swiftly apprehended the suspect, a 26 year old man known as King after he attempted to flee. The gruesome event took place at a motorcycle repair shop in the Kabchoeng district. Police received a report from locals about…
- Crime News
Thai woman injured after protecting daughter from mistress’ abuse
A Thai mother in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok is seeking justice after her son-in-law physically assaulted her when she tried to protect her daughter from abuse by his mistress. The daughter did not support her injured mother. The 43 year old victim, Aoonruen Tochomboon, shared her distressing story with the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive on September 30. She said that…
- Crime News
Man injured in Phatthalung domestic dispute involving wooden plank
A domestic dispute in Phatthalung ended violently when a man was struck on the head with a wooden plank by his partner. The injured man fled to seek help from neighbours and the assailant later escaped on a motorcycle. Yesterday, September 23, Phatthalung City Police received a report of an assault at a residence in the Khuan Maprao sub-district. Lieutenant…
- Bangkok News
Heated love triangle: Bangkok man arrested for setting wife on fire
A man, identified only as Mew, has been apprehended for attempting to murder his wife by dousing her with alcohol and setting her on fire on a Bangkok street, following a heated love triangle. The 27 year old man coordinated with the police and turned himself in. His wife remains in critical condition and is unable to give a statement.…
- Thailand News
Thai father crashes car into son-in-law for abusing his daughter
A Thai father deliberately crashed his car into his abusive son-in-law after the man repeatedly assaulted his daughter. In the subsequent collision, a police officer and a witness who had tried to intervene in the physical domestic abuse were also injured. Officers from the Sriracha Police Station and rescuers from the Sawang Prateep Foundation were called to a house in…
- Thailand News
Thai woman fatally stabs abusive husband to protect old parents
A Thai woman stabbed her husband to death with a pair of scissors yesterday at their home in the Isaan province of Buriram due to his repeated physical abuse of her old parents. Officers from Khumueang Police Station investigated the fatal stabbing at a two-storey wooden house in the Khumeuang district of Buriram at about 9am yesterday, August 20. They…
- Crime News
Woman killed in Chiang Mai domestic, husband claims self-defense
A tragic domestic dispute in Chiang Mai resulted in the death of a woman, with her intoxicated husband claiming self defence. Police were alerted to the incident at a rented house on Muendamprakot Road, Chang Phueak Subdistrict, late yesterday. Investigators from Chang Phueak Police Station, including Winitchai Pinitsak, along with rescue teams and a medical examiner from Maharaj Nakorn Chiang…
- Crime News
Ex military officer arrested for domestic violence near football field
Police arrested a former military officer at a football field for domestic violence, following repeated incidents despite reconciliation attempts. The individual, who fled his duties and was dismissed from service, now faces legal action. Police Major General Montree Teskun today, July 18, directed Police Colonel Phattharawut Onchuay and Police Captain Theerapong Khongkiao from Provincial Police Region 5 to apprehend 27…
- Thailand News
Woman alleges assault by district officer boyfriend, fractured ribs
A woman today filed a police report against her boyfriend, a district officer, accusing him of physical assault, leaving her with two fractured ribs. The Surin province district chief today, July 11, ordered an investigation and apologised to the victim. The 41 year old victim, a woman referred to as A, provided CCTV footage showing her boyfriend, a district officer,…
- Thailand News
Jealous man’s violent outburst leaves wife fighting for life
In an incident of domestic violence, a jealous Thai man viciously attacked his wife with a spade, leaving her critically injured. The brutal assault occurred late at night on Wednesday, June 19, at a labour camp in Baan Thung Srakeaw, Khao Mai Kaew Subdistrict, Chon Buri province. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rushed to the scene after…
- Crime News
Jealous Thai man turns himself in after setting fire to disabled wife
In a horrific scene, a Thai man set fire to his disabled wife outside her home in the central province of Nakhon Pathom yesterday. He fled the scene before turning himself in to police later that night. The Wat Chan Rescue Foundation was alerted to the brutal attack yesterday, June 12, and rushed to transport the victim from her home…
- Thailand News
Domestic violence victim fatally stabs husband in Chon Buri
A Chon Buri woman fatally stabbed her husband as she finally reached a breaking point after enduring years of domestic violence and abuse from her alcoholic husband. She made no attempts to flee and surrendered to the police. The investigating officer from Klong Kiew Police Station, Police Lieutenant Prakat Yati, along with a rescue team from the Silathammasamakhom Association, responded…
- Thailand News
Mother and child rescued from domestic abuse in Pathum Thani
The Thai authorities, led by an influencer rescued a 23 year old mother and her two year old child from a domestic abuse situation by the child’s 22 year old father in Pathum Thani. The father claimed he could not remember his actions. Influencer Kan Jompalang, with Khlong Luang Police Station officers, Police Colonel Kiattisak Mitprasat, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chalad Homngern,…
- Thailand News
Domestic violence makes up 70% of recent cases in Thailand
Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa intensified efforts to curb domestic violence, highlighting the issue as a major concern in recent months. Domestic violence constituted almost 70% of all reported violence cases in the past two months. Varawut announced yesterday, June 10, following a meeting with senior ministry officials, that the Human Security Emergency Management Centre is ramping…
- Thailand News
Jealous rider stabs girlfriend, locks her in rented room
A rider consumed by jealousy violently attacked his girlfriend with a knife, leaving her severely injured and locked inside a rented room in Pathum Thani. Her cries for help alerted neighbours, who then called her son to rescue her and rush her to the hospital just in time. At 8.30pm yesterday, the Deputy investigator of Pak Klong Rangsit Police Station…
- Thailand News
Urgent search for missing 7 year old boy after father’s threats
A seven year old boy known as Nong Bel has mysteriously gone missing following a violent incident involving his father, who allegedly strangled and threatened his life with a knife. The boy’s father, identified as 33 year old Naveesak Saetaw reportedly used these scare tactics to coerce the boy’s mother into reconciling with him after their separation. The case took…
- Phuket News
Alcohol fuelled Phuket man arrested for axe attack on wife
A Chiang Mai native was arrested yesterday in Srisoonthorn, Phuket, following a violent domestic incident. During a heated argument fuelled by alcohol, 56 year old Insorn Bousai reportedly attacked his 52 year old wife, Boonjun Buasai, with an axe, causing severe injury to her foot. Thalang police, led by Police Lieutenant Thitiwat Asasingh, were informed of the distressing event at…
- Thailand News
Young woman assaulted and forced drug use in Kamphaeng Phet
An 18 year old woman courageously reported a violent attack by her friend’s boyfriend, who not only assaulted her with a kick to the face leading to a split chin and bruises on her arms and chest, but also coerced her into drug use. This alarming incident occurred on April 28, with the victim, identified only as “Vee,” making the…
- Thailand News
Thai woman defends husband for shooting her with harpoon
A Thai woman in the Isaan province of Buriram defended her husband, who shot her with a harpoon, to prevent him from being arrested, saying the shooting was an accident. Her husband said otherwise. Rescuers from the Siam Ruamjai Pu-in Foundation in the Nang Rong district of Buriram province hurried to assist a 46 year old woman named Phan who…
- Thailand News
Alarming statistics: Thailand women in domestic violence crisis
The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) delivered a stark wake-up call as alarming statistics reveal a grim reality: seven women become victims of sexual assault and abuse daily in Thailand. Pornprapai Ganjanarintr, chairperson of the NHRC, issued a resounding plea for gender equality across all sectors. In a society riddled with patriarchal structures, Ganjanarintr highlighted the harrowing repercussions,…
- Thailand News
Man killed, woman hurt in Chiang Mai domestic clash
A brutal domestic incident left one man dead and a woman severely injured in a Chiang Mai rental room. The confrontation unfolded when a man returned from work and discovered his girlfriend with another man, which led to a violent attack involving a stabbing that resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. Police Lieutenant Colonel Kewaleesiri Psukthanapaisarn, an investigator…
- Thailand News
Drunken argument leads to violence on Pattaya Beach
A domestic argument between a couple turned violent on the Pattaya beachfront, shocking onlookers on Wednesday evening, February 21. Responding promptly to distress signals, authorities and rescue teams discovered a 53 year old Thai man, Sommai, gravely injured and bleeding profusely near a trash receptacle, the aftermath of a fiery altercation with his spouse. Concerned bystanders had congregated around him,…
- Pattaya News
Domestic dispute escalates to stabbing in Sri Racha worker’s camp
A chilling incident unfolded in Sri Racha, a city in the province of Chon Buri, Thailand, when a domestic squabble escalated into violence yesterday, January 23. The event took place at a workers’ camp and involved a vicious stabbing of a woman, allegedly by her partner. The woman who was unfortunately at the receiving end of the violence is Aye,…
- Crime News
Tragic domestic dispute ends in triple fatality in Khon Kaen
A gruesome incident unfolded in a house in Khon Kaen province when a man shot his wife and mother-in-law before turning the gun on himself. The incident, which occurred at midnight today, left three people dead. The victims were identified as 52 year old Manee, 35 year old Chanutda, and 39 year old Kraipop. A 9mm gun and six bullet…
- Thailand News
Thai man having secret affair abuses pregnant wife and kidnaps daughter
A pregnant woman in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima filed a complaint against her husband for physically abusing her and kidnapping their four year old daughter after she discovered his secret affair. The 24 year old pregnant woman named Jah sought help from the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Social Development and Human Security, and authorities accompanied her to the Huay…
- Thailand News
Family bloodbath in Nong Ruea: Stepson shoots family over marital dispute
A brutal domestic dispute in Nong Ruea, Maha Sarakham, yesterday, resulted in five severely injured family members. The family’s stepson, 37 years old Piyanat, allegedly attacked his wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, and aunt with an air rifle, after his request for an additional wife was denied. The conflict reportedly began after Piyanat and his 39 year old wife, Yupawadee, had disagreed…
- Pattaya News
Sattahip district disturbance: Son assaults mother in Chon Buri
Chon Buri’s Sattahip district was the scene of a distressing incident yesterday, as police were called to a domestic disturbance at Yung Thong Village. The commotion was reportedly caused by a 26 year old man, Hassadayu, who had assaulted his 49 year old mother, Tadsamalee, and wrought extensive damage within their family home. Upon their arrival, the police found Hassadayu…
- Pattaya News
Arrest made in Chon Buri domestic violence case involving firearm threats to wife and child
In the Khao Mai Kaeo region of Thailand’s Chon Buri province, a 53 year old man was arrested following a domestic violence incident involving his wife and child and a firearm. The alarming event unfolded in a rental room within the Ban Phu Sai Village, Khao Mai Kaeo sub-district, Banglamung district, at approximately 7pm on December 3. The police were…
