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Grandson stabs grandfather to death over abuse, grandmother claims he is special needs.

Grandson stabs grandfather to death over abuse, grandmother claims he is special needs.

Matichon•Society•19h ago

Reader Briefing

A special-needs grandson fatally stabbed his grandfather in Udon Thani after a history of alleged abuse and chronic scolding, culminating in a violent outburst fueled by frustration.

  • •A 22-year-old grandson, identified as having special needs, allegedly stabbed and killed his 70-year-old grandfather on February 16th in Udon Thani province.
  • •The grandson claims the stabbing was a result of years of pent-up anger stemming from constant scolding and physical abuse by the grandfather, particularly when the grandfather was drunk.
  • •Witnesses, including the grandmother and other relatives, corroborate the history of altercations and highlight the grandson's special needs and the grandfather's tendency to provoke him when intoxicated.

Overview

  • •On February 16, at 7:30 PM, police received a report of a stabbing resulting in death.
  • •Police, forensic teams, and medical personnel responded to a residence in Ban Kok Lad, Nong Hai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani.
  • •The deceased was identified as Mr. Wannee, aged 70, who sustained a fatal stab wound to the abdomen.
  • •The alleged perpetrator is Niphon, also known as Bank, aged 22, the victim's grandson, who was found with blood on his hands.
  • •Niphon stated that the stabbing occurred after the grandfather, who had been drinking, entered his room and physically assaulted him.
  • •Niphon, who has a disability described as specific learning difficulties with normal or above-average intelligence, cited years of scolding and abuse as the cause of his actions.
  • •Police arrested Niphon on suspicion of intentional homicide and seized a kitchen knife as evidence.
  • •The grandmother reported that the grandfather's behavior often deteriorated when he consumed alcohol, leading to arguments with Niphon.

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Key Quotes

นายนิพันธ์ หรือแบงก์
"At first I thought about lifting a marble table to break his bones so he'd stop scolding, but I couldn't lift it. My temper flared to the point of ringing ears, I couldn't think, so I ran to get a knife from the kitchen and stabbed my grandfather to death."
ตอนแรกตนว่าจะไปยกโต๊ะหินอ่อนมาทุ่มให้กระดูกหัก จะได้เลิกบ่นซักที แต่ยกไม่ขึ้น ทำให้อารมณ์มันขึ้นหูอื้อคิดอะไรไม่ออก เลยวิ่งไปเอามีดมาจากห้องครัวมาแทงคุณตาตายเลย
นายนิพันธ์ หรือแบงก์
"I feel a little sad that I stabbed my grandfather to death. I wasn't drinking or using anything. I've been bottling it up for a long time since childhood, being criticized for everything I did. Today it exploded."
รู้สึกเสียใจนิดหน่อย ที่แทงคุณตาตาย ซึ่งตนไม่ได้ดื่มเสพอะไร ตนเก็บกดมานานแล้วตั้งแต่เด็ก ตำหนิตนทุกอย่างที่ทำตั้งแต่เด็กจนโต วันนี้จึงระเบิดออกมา
นางระมูน
"I comforted my grandson, telling him to calm down and not listen to his grandfather because he often talks a lot when drunk. Just listen to grandmother."
ได้ปลอบใจหลานว่าใจเย็นๆ ไม่ต้องฟังตา เพราะตากินเหล้ามาแล้วพูดบ่อย ไม่ต้องไปฟังตาให้ฟังยายก็พอ
นายแบงก์
"I stabbed my grandfather, I stabbed my grandfather."
ผมเอามีดแทงตาผมเอามีดแทงตา
นายแบงก์
"I did it out of a moment of impulse."
ทำไปเพราะอารมณ์ชั่ววูบ
นางสวรรค์
"Nong Bank said he would run away and sleep at a relative's house, but the deceased pulled him back and kicked him several times, including in the chest."
น้องแบงก์บอกว่าจะหนีแล้ว จะหนีไปนอนที่บ้านญาติ แต่ผู้ตายดึงหลานกลับมาเตะหลายครั้ง เตะใส่หน้าอก
น้องแบงก์
"I didn't intend to do it, but grandfather kicked me first. He kicked my chest several times, so I grabbed a knife and stabbed him."
ไม่ได้ตั้งใจทำ แต่คุณตามาเตะก่อน เตะเข้าหน้าอกหลายครั้ง จึงคว้ามีดมาแทง

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Wannee or Ta Hiao(นายวันณี หรือตาเหี่ยว)
The 70-year-old victim who was fatally stabbed by his grandson.
Niphon or Bank(นายนิพันธ์ หรือแบงก์)
The 22-year-old grandson who allegedly stabbed and killed his grandfather.
Mrs. Ramuun(นางระมูน)
The grandmother of Niphon and wife of the deceased, who described a history of altercations and Niphon's special needs.
Pol. Lt. Worinthon Sothawong(ร.ต.ท.วรินทร โสตะวงษ์)
The Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of the Huay Luang Subdistrict Police Station who responded to the incident.
Pol. Maj. ManIT Kaeocharoen(พ.ต.ท.มานิตย์ แก้วเจริญ)
The Deputy Superintendent of Huay Luang Subdistrict Police Station who led the investigation team.
Mr. Surin(นายสุรินทร์)
A shop owner opposite the crime scene who provided information and mentioned CCTV footage.
Mrs. Sawan(นางสวรรค์)
A relative of the deceased who described the deceased's habit of drinking and hitting the grandson, and stated the grandson is special needs.

Organization

Huay Luang Subdistrict Police Station(สภ.ย่อยห้วยหลวง)
The police station in charge of the area where the fatal stabbing occurred.
Udon Thani Provincial Hospital(รพ.ศูนย์อุดรธานี)
The hospital providing the medical examiner for the case.
Semsoerm Tham Foundation(มูลนิธิส่งเสริมธรรม)
The rescue foundation that assisted at the crime scene.

Place

Ban Kok Lad, Nong Hai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province(บ้านโคกลาด ต.หนองไฮ อ.เมือง จ.อุดรธานี)
The location where the fatal stabbing incident took place.