Man Beats Soldier in Durian Shop; Mother Blames Mental Illness, Possessed Spirit

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A man, reportedly suffering from mental illness and claiming the victim was possessed, physically assaulted a soldier and his partner at a durian stall in Korat.

•A soldier and his partner were attacked by a man at a durian stall in Nakhon Ratchasima.
•The attacker's mother claims he has a 10-year history of mental illness and drug issues.
•The attacker stated he believed the victim was possessed by a rival's spirit, causing his rage.
•The perpetrator's mother is seeking help for her son's mental health treatment due to repeated incidents.
•Police are investigating the incident and plan to question the suspect.

Overview

•On May 29, 2026, reporters investigated an incident that occurred on the night of May 27, 2026.
•A man identified as Mr. Wichcha, aged 39, assaulted Mr. Kunakorn Waiyakula, 29, a soldier from Wing 1 Nakhon Ratchasima, and his girlfriend Ms. Tosaporn Paramee, aged 25, at a durian shop.
•Mr. Wichcha claimed to believe Mr. Kunakorn was possessed by the spirit of a rival named 'Nai Tle' with whom he had past conflicts over drugs, leading to the assault.
•The perpetrator's mother, Ms. Chiva, stated that her son has suffered from mental illness for over 10 years, possibly due to early drug involvement, and currently refuses medication.
•Ms. Chiva confirmed that her son has a history of prior assaults on villagers and other altercations, leading to criminal complaints.
•Ms. Chiva pleaded with authorities to provide serious rehabilitation for her son due to the family's inability to manage his condition and fears of further offenses.
•Police from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Station are scheduled to question Mr. Wichcha further on May 29, 2026, to proceed with legal actions.
•The assault caused public panic and alarm among customers at the durian shop, with the incident captured on CCTV.

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Key Quotes

Nuchcha (Perpetrator)

"I don't know the victim personally, but I believe the victim was possessed by 'Nai Tle's spirit,' who previously had conflict with me over drugs. This made me enraged, so I beat him relentlessly."

ผมไม่ได้รู้จักผู้เสียหายเป็นการส่วนตัว แต่เชื่อว่าผู้เสียหายถูก ‘วิญญาณนายเติ้ล’ เข้าสิง ซึ่งเป็นคนที่เคยมีปัญหาความขัดแย้งกับผม เรื่องยาเสพติดมาก่อน ทำให้รู้สึกโกรธแค้น จึงลงมือทำร้ายร่างกายโดยไม่ยั้ง

Chiva (Mother)

"My son has had mental illness for over 10 years, believed to stem from involvement with drugs since he was a student, and currently refuses medication. He has previously assaulted villagers 3-4 times."

ลูกชายมีอาการป่วยทางจิตเวช มานานกว่า 10 ปีแล้ว เชื่อว่า เกิดจากการเข้าไปยุ่งเกี่ยวกับยาเสพติดตั้งแต่วัยเรียน และปัจจุบันไม่ยอมกินยา เคยก่อเหตุทำร้ายคนในหมู่บ้านมาแล้ว 3-4 ครั้ง

Chiva (Mother)

"I plead with relevant agencies to help take my son for serious rehabilitation, as the family cannot manage him, and I fear he will re-offend."

วอนขอให้หน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง ช่วยนำตัวลูกชายเข้ารับการบำบัดรักษาอย่างจริงจัง เนื่องจากครอบครัวไม่สามารถดูแลได้ไหว และเกรงว่า จะไปก่อเหตุซ้ำอีก

Key Entities

Organization

Wing 1 Nakhon Ratchasima(กองบิน 1 นครราชสีมา)

A military unit in Nakhon Ratchasima where the victim, Mr. Kunakorn Waiyakula, is stationed.

Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station(สภ.เมืองนครราชสีมา)

The police station where the assault victim filed a complaint and where the perpetrator will be questioned.

Person

Kunakorn Waiyakula(คุณากร ไวยกุฬา)

A 29-year-old soldier stationed at Wing 1 Nakhon Ratchasima who was assaulted.

Tosaporn Paramee(ทศพร ปาระมี)

The 25-year-old girlfriend of the assaulted soldier, Mr. Kunakorn Waiyakula.

Nai Tle(นายเติ้ล)

A person mentioned by the perpetrator, Mr. Wichcha, claiming his spirit possessed the victim, Mr. Kunakorn Waiyakula, leading to the assault due to past drug-related conflicts.

Wichcha(วิชชา)

The 39-year-old perpetrator of the assault, who claims to have mental illness and believed the victim was possessed by a rival's spirit.

Chiva(นางชีวา)

The mother of the perpetrator, Mr. Wichcha, who revealed his history of mental illness and sought rehabilitation for him.

Place

Durian stall on Chalerm Phrakiat Road (Sura 2)(ร้านจำหน่ายทุเรียนริมถนนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ (สุระ 2))

The location in Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, where the assault on the soldier and his girlfriend occurred.