18yo stabs 26yo to death at Molam show over stare-down

Khaosod•Society•267d ago

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An 18-year-old fatally stabbed a 26-year-old man during a dispute at a Molam performance in Udon Thani.

•A 26-year-old man identified as Mr. New was fatally stabbed in the chest on January 29, 2026, at a Molam event in Ban Dung District, Udon Thani.
•The suspect, an 18-year-old named Que, claims he acted in self-defense after the victim became aggressive during a stare-down at the stage.
•Police arrested Que, seizing a pointed knife, and charged him with the stabbing.
•The victim lived with his 73-year-old grandmother, who is deeply distressed by his death.

Overview

•On Jan 29, 2026, at 03:10 AM, Mr. New (26) was fatally stabbed during a Molam event near his home in Udon Thani.
•On Jan 30, 2026, police examine the body of Mr. New (26) to gather evidence for the case.
•Que (18) was arrested by police following the stabbing of Mr. New (26) on Jan 29, 2026, with a pointed knife seized as evidence.
•Que (18) stated that the stabbing of Mr. New (26) occurred due to a stare-down while dancing at the Molam stage.
•The grandmother (73) of Mr. New (26) is in deep mourning, stating she relied on her grandson for care.
•Que (18) was charged by authorities and taken into custody for legal proceedings related to the stabbing.
•Mr. New (26) was planning to work in Israel but decided against it to stay and care for his grandmother.
•The family of Mr. New (26) has brought his body home to Ban Dung District, Udon Thani, for funeral rites amidst family grief.

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Key Quotes

Que

"I went to the Boon Jaek Khao Molam festival with friends. While dancing in front of the stage, we got into a stare-down. The deceased ran towards me to attack, so I used my pointed knife to stab him in retaliation."

ไปเที่ยวงานหมอลำบุญแจกข้าวกับเพื่อนๆ ขณะเต้นอยู่หน้าเวทีเกิดมีเรื่องเขม่นกัน ผู้ตายวิ่งเข้ามาจะทำร้ายจึงใช้มีดปลายแหลมแทงสวนไป

Grandmother

"I live with my grandson. We sell iced smoothies in front of the house to take care of me."

อยู่กับหลานชายสองคน ขายลูกชิ้นน้ำปั่นอยู่หน้าบ้านเพื่อดูแลยาย

Key Entities

Person

Mr. New(นายดิว)

Victim of a fatal stabbing at a Molam event, aged 26.

Que(นายคิว)

Suspect arrested for fatally stabbing Mr. New, aged 18.

Grandmother(ยาย)

73-year-old grandmother of the victim, Mr. New.

Organization

Ban Dung Police Station(สภ.บ้านดุง)

Police station investigating the fatal stabbing in Ban Dung District.

Somdej Phra Yuparat Hospital Ban Dung(รพ.สมเด็จพระยุพราชบ้านดุง)

Hospital that received the stabbing victim, Mr. New.

Place

Molam Stage(เวทีหมอลำ)

The location where the fatal stabbing occurred during a performance.

Na Kham Subdistrict, Ban Dung District, Udon Thani Province(ต.นาคำ อ.บ้านดุง จ.อุดรธานี)

Location where the victim's family resides and funeral rites are being held.