Brother-in-law kills relative in Chaiyaphum after dispute

Khaosod•Society•4d ago

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A 60-year-old man killed his 52-year-old brother-in-law with a knife during a dispute over belongings in Chaiyaphum province.

•The incident occurred at a residence in Ban Lao Subdistrict, Mueang Chaiyaphum District, on August 5, 2026.
•Mr. Pornchai killed Mr. Abandol by stabbing him twice in the head and neck area.
•Mr. Pornchai claimed the action was self-defense after Mr. Abandol tried to attack him.
•Mr. Pornchai waited at the scene to surrender to the authorities.

•Mr. Abandol entered an area where Mr. Pornchai was planning to build a chicken coop and began rummaging through items.
•An argument ensued after Mr. Pornchai attempted to drive Mr. Abandol out of the area.
•Mr. Pornchai used a knife to stab Mr. Abandol in the head once and then a second time as Mr. Abandol continued to fight back.
•On August 5, 2026, at 17.45, Pol. Lt. Col. Somchai Rattanawichai received a report of the assault resulting in death.
•Medical staff from Chaiyaphum Hospital, forensics officers, and Sawang Khuntham Chaiyaphum rescue volunteers inspected the scene.
•Mr. Abandol was found dead face down under a mango tree next to the house with wounds to the head and neck.
•Mr. Pornchai stood at the scene and surrendered to the police.
•Police took Mr. Pornchai into custody for legal proceedings.

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Mr. Abandol(นายอบันดล)

A 52-year-old man who was killed by his brother-in-law.

Mr. Pornchai(นายพรชัย)

A 60-year-old man who killed Mr. Abandol and surrendered to police.

Pol. Lt. Col. Somchai Rattanawichai(พ.ต.ท.สมชาย รัตนวิชัย)

An inspector at Mueang Chaiyaphum Police Station who received the incident report.

Mueang Chaiyaphum Police Station(สภ.เมืองชัยภูมิ)

The police station handling the investigation of the fatal assault.

Chaiyaphum Hospital(รพ.ชัยภูมิ)ℹ️

The hospital whose medical staff inspected the deceased person.

Sawang Khuntham Chaiyaphum Rescue Volunteers(อาสาสมัครกู้ภัยสว่างคุณธรรมชัยภูมิ)

The rescue organization that assisted at the scene.

Ban Lao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chaiyaphum Province(ต.บ้านเล่า อ.เมือง จ.ชัยภูมิ)

The location where the fatal incident occurred.