Nephew Kills Aunt, Injures One, Attacks Villagers; Arrested

MGR Online•Society•23d ago

Reader Briefing

A 37-year-old man, identified as Phorchai, has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his 59-year-old aunt to death and injuring another woman in Udon Thani before randomly attacking villagers.

•A 37-year-old nephew, Phorchai, is accused of fatally stabbing his 59-year-old aunt and injuring a 47-year-old woman in Udon Thani.
•The suspect then reportedly went on a rampage, attempting to attack other villagers before being apprehended by police.
•Investigators are looking into the suspect's alleged drug involvement and prior criminal history, including a recent release from prison.

Overview

•Today, June 3, at approximately 11:00 AM, an incident of severe assault occurred in Non Sawai Village, Chiang Yuen Subdistrict.
•A 37-year-old nephew, identified as Phorchai, attacked his 59-year-old aunt, Mrs. Wipawan, with a sharp machete, resulting in Mrs. Wipawan's death.
•Phorchai also attacked Mrs. Naporn, aged 47, sister of Mrs. Wipawan, resulting in Mrs. Naporn sustaining injuries.
•Following the initial attacks, Phorchai acted erratically and attempted to attack other villagers in the area.
•Police from the Huay Luang Police Station responded promptly and successfully apprehended Phorchai.
•The deceased and injured women had recently returned from clearing weeds in a watermelon field and were eating at the house.
•Mr. Phorchai has a history of drug involvement and past imprisonment, having been released on May 5, 2026.
•Investigators are exploring the connection between drug use and Phorchai's alleged motive for the attacks, gathering evidence and testimonies.

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Key Entities

Person

Nephew(หลานชาย)

The perpetrator of the fatal stabbing and subsequent attacks.

Aunt(ป้า)

The 59-year-old victim who was fatally stabbed.

Mrs. Wipawan(นางวิภาวรรณ)

The 59-year-old aunt who was fatally stabbed by her nephew.

Another Woman(หญิงอีก 1 ราย)

The individual who was injured during the attack.

Mrs. Naporn Chao-Poh-Kha(นางนภาพร ชาวพ่อค้า)

The 47-year-old woman who sustained injuries from the attacker.

Mr. Samran Kanya(นายสำราญ กันยา)

Husband of the injured victim, Mrs. Naporn.

Mr. No(นายโน่)

An alternative name or nickname for the perpetrator, identified as the nephew of the deceased and injured.

Village Headman(ผู้ใหญ่บ้าน)

Provided information about the perpetrator's behavior and potential drug involvement.

Pol. Col. Pattanawong Janpon(พ.ต.อ.พัฒนวงศ์ จันทร์พล)

Superintendent of the Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, who provided details on the investigation and suspect's background.

Mr. Phorchai(นายพรชัย)

The 37-year-old suspect accused of killing his aunt and injuring another person.

Organization

Mueang Udon Thani Police Station(สภ.เมืองอุดรธานี)

The police station overseeing the investigation of the murder and assault.

Huay Luang Police Station(สภ.ห้วยหลวง)

The police station that responded to the scene and apprehended the suspect.

Place

Non Sawai Village(หมู่บ้านโนนสวรรค์)

The location where the violent incident occurred.

Chiang Yuen Subdistrict(ต.เชียงยืน)

The administrative division where Non Sawai Village is located.

Udon Thani Province(จังหวัดอุดรธานี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the incident took place.

Object

Sharp Machete(มีดพร้าปลายแหลม)

The weapon used by the perpetrator to commit the stabbing and slashing.

Substance

Drugs(ยาเสพติด)

A factor being investigated as a potential motive or contributing element to the perpetrator's actions.

Date

May 5, 2026(5 พฤษภาคม 2026)

The date the suspect, Mr. Phorchai, was released from prison.

June 3(3 มิ.ย.)

The date the violent incident occurred.