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Man attacks neighbors and strangles wife in Maha Sarakham

Man attacks neighbors and strangles wife in Maha Sarakham

Khaosod•Society•41m ago

Reader Briefing

A 57-year-old man killed two neighbors and his wife in Maha Sarakham following a dispute over an extramarital affair.

  • •Kamphong, 57, killed three people using a knife, an axe, and a bag strap.
  • •The victims included neighbors Jomsri and Supaporn, and Kamphong's wife, Amara.
  • •The incident occurred in Khong Kud Wien Village, Maha Sarakham Province.
  • •The suspect was apprehended by police while attempting self-harm.

Overview

  • •Conflict arose between Kamphong and a neighbor's family due to Kamphong's relationship with the neighbor's daughter, which resulted in a child aged over 1 year.
  • •The neighbor's family did not accept the relationship, leading to legal action and court proceedings.
  • •On October 17, 2026, Police Colonel Wirot Phumphetrucha reported a violent incident in Khong Kud Wien Village, Kham Riang Subdistrict, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province.
  • •Kamphong used a knife and an axe to attack Jomsri, Supaporn, and Suraseth, who was a relative attempting to help the women.
  • •Kamphong used a bag strap to strangle his wife, Amara, inside their bedroom.
  • •Jomsri, Supaporn, and Amara are deceased; Suraseth was injured and sent to Maha Sarakham Hospital.
  • •Police have charged Kamphong with causing death by physical assault and are considering charges for intentional murder.
  • •Village Head Urai Bunla stated that Amara had previously asked for a separation following the conflict with the neighbors.

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Key Entities

Person

Kamphong(คำพอง)
A 57-year-old man who attacked his neighbors and strangled his wife.
Jomsri Chuabsri(จอมศรี จวบศรี)
A 52-year-old neighbor who was killed by Kamphong.
Supaporn Kunhong(สุภาพร กุณโฮง)
A 48-year-old neighbor who was killed by Kamphong.
Amara(อัมรา)
The 51-year-old wife of Kamphong who was strangled to death.
Suraseth(สุรเศรษฐ์)
A 45-year-old relative who was injured while trying to help Jomsri and Supaporn.
Wirot Phumphetrucha(วิโรจน์ ภูมิเพชรฤาชา)
Police Colonel and Superintendent of Khewa Yai Police Station.
Urai Bunla(อุไร บุญหล้า)
The village head who provided information regarding the dispute.

Organization

Khewa Yai Police Station(สภ.เขวาใหญ่)
The police station reporting the incident.
Maha Sarakham Hospital(โรงพยาบาลมหาสารคาม)
The medical facility where the victims were treated.

Place

Khong Kud Wien Village(หมู่บ้านโขงกุดเวียน)
The location where the attacks occurred in Maha Sarakham Province.
Maha Sarakham(มหาสารคาม)ℹ️
The province where the incident took place.