Grab Driver Kills Girlfriend Over Jealousy and Affair Discovery

MGR Online•Society•17d ago

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A Grab driver is accused of beating his girlfriend to death following a dispute over her alleged affair and a drinking session that escalated into violence.

•A 42-year-old Grab driver, identified as Mr. Winai Chatanat, has been arrested for allegedly beating his 44-year-old girlfriend, Ms. Joy Klinjan, to death.
•The incident occurred after the driver discovered his girlfriend was involved with another man and confronted her, leading to an argument and physical assault.
•The driver brought the deceased to the police station himself and has been charged with assault causing death.

Overview

•On May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Pol. Col. Chokchai Khanajean, Deputy Commander of Nonthaburi Provincial Police, provided an update on the case.
•The suspect, Mr. Winai Chatanat, allegedly assaulted Ms. Joy Klinjan due to jealousy after discovering her affair with another man.
•The suspect and the deceased had been in a relationship for approximately one year.
•The suspect claims he intended to forgive the deceased, but an argument ensued after they had drinks together.
•A verbal exchange, including the deceased teasing the suspect about his ex-wife, reportedly triggered his anger.
•The physical assault is believed to have occurred on a Tuesday night, with the suspect discovering the deceased's death on Wednesday morning.
•Mr. Winai Chatanat transported Ms. Joy Klinjan's body in his vehicle to the Bang Bua Thong Police Station.
•On May 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM, police intended to take Mr. Winai Chatanat to the Nonthaburi Provincial Court for detention, facing charges of assault causing death.

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Key Entities

Organization

Police(ตร.)

The law enforcement agency investigating the case and making public statements.

Forensic Science Division(กองพิสูจน์หลักฐาน)

The unit responsible for investigating the crime scene and any vehicles involved.

Person

Grab Driver(หนุ่มแกร็บ)

The suspect in the case, identified as Mr. Winai Chatanat, accused of killing his girlfriend.

Mr. Winai Chatanat(นายวินัย ชตะนะ)

The 42-year-old Grab driver accused of assaulting his girlfriend, Ms. Joy Klinjan, to death.

Ms. Joy Klinjan(น.ส.จอย กลิ่นจันทร์)

The 44-year-old victim in the case, who was allegedly beaten to death by her boyfriend, Mr. Winai Chatanat.

Pol. Col. Chokchai Khanajean(พ.ต.อ.โชคชัย คณะเจริญ)

Deputy Commander of Nonthaburi Provincial Police, who provided an update on the case.

Place

Bang Bua Thong Police Station(สภ.บางบัวทอง)

The police station where the suspect surrendered with the deceased and where the investigation is being conducted.

Nonthaburi Province(จ.นนทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the incident occurred and the police investigation is taking place.

Nonthaburi Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดนนทบุรี)

The judicial body to which the suspect was to be presented for further legal proceedings.