Durian vendor stabs wife to death in Ban Bueng

Khaosod•Society•5d ago

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A durian vendor in Chonburi province stabbed his wife to death after a dispute regarding his allergic reaction to fermented fish.

•Mr. Isara stabbed his wife, Ms. Bunrat, at a durian stall near the old Nong Prue market on September 1, 2026.
•The incident occurred after Mr. Isara suffered an allergic reaction to fermented fish in papaya salad and Ms. Bunrat refused to take him to a doctor immediately.
•Ms. Bunrat died later at Ban Bueng Hospital from multiple stab wounds.
•Mr. Isara was detained by bystanders and handed over to Ban Bueng Police Station.

•Mr. Isara and Ms. Bunrat had traveled to Chanthaburi to purchase durians for sale at their stall.
•Mr. Isara experienced a skin rash, swollen lips, and breathing difficulties after consuming fermented fish, which Mr. Isara has a history of being allergic to.
•Mr. Isara requested Ms. Bunrat to take him to a doctor, but Ms. Bunrat requested to finish unloading durians first.
•Ms. Bunrat spoke sarcastically to Mr. Isara and told Mr. Isara to leave and not return when Mr. Isara attempted to drive himself to the hospital.
•Mr. Isara used a durian peeling knife to stab Ms. Bunrat multiple times in the right arm, shoulder, and right rib area.
•Ms. Bunrat was transported by rescue workers to Ban Bueng Hospital but was later confirmed dead.
•Mr. Isara is currently being detained for investigation by Ban Bueng Police Station.

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Ms. Bunrat

"If I knew you were this allergic to fermented fish, I would have told the vendor to put in even more."

ถ้ารู้ว่าแพ้ปลาร้าขนาดนี้ จะให้แม่ค้าใส่มาให้เยอะกว่านี้

Ms. Bunrat

"If you want to go, then go, and don't come back."

ถ้าจะไปก็ไป แล้วไม่ต้องกลับมา

Mr. Isara(นายอิศรา)

A 39-year-old durian vendor and husband of Ms. Bunrat who committed the stabbing.

Ms. Bunrat(น.ส.บุญรัตน์)

A 37-year-old woman and wife of Mr. Isara who died from stab wounds.

Ban Bueng Moral Association Rescue Unit(หน่วยกู้ภัยศีลธรรมสมาคมบ้านบึง)

The rescue unit that provided first aid to Ms. Bunrat at the scene.

Ban Bueng Police Station(สภ.บ้านบึง)

The police authority coordinating the incident response and detaining Mr. Isara.

Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the incident occurred.

Old Nong Prue Market(ตลาดหนองปรือเก่า)

The location near where the durian stall and the stabbing incident were situated.

Nong Phai Kaeo Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District(ต.หนองไผ่แก้ว อ.บ้านบึง)

The specific administrative area where the crime took place.

Ban Bueng Hospital(โรงพยาบาลบ้านบึง)

The medical facility where Ms. Bunrat was taken and subsequently passed away.

Chanthaburi Province(จ.จันทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where Mr. Isara and Ms. Bunrat went to buy durians.