Officers rescue two elderly women from assault in Phatthalung

Khaosod•Society•22d ago

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Administrative officers in Phatthalung rescued two elderly sisters, aged 90 and 85, who were imprisoned and assaulted by their grandsons.

•Two elderly women, Obchoei (90) and Yenjai (85), were rescued from their home in Ban Rae community, Khuha Sawan Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District.
•The rescue operation took place at 16:00 on October 1, 2026.
•The victims were assaulted and imprisoned by two grandsons, aged 18 and 24, who resided in the same house.
•Officers from Mueang Phatthalung Administrative Office, Phatthalung Provincial Social Development and Human Security, Mueang Phatthalung Police Station, and Phatthalung rescue workers conducted the operation.

•On October 1, 2026, at 16:00, officials entered a residence in Ban Rae community, Khuha Sawan Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District to rescue two elderly women.
•Obchoei, aged 90, and Yenjai, aged 85, had reported being assaulted by grandsons living in the same house, resulting in previous hospitalization at Phatthalung Hospital.
•The 18-year-old grandson reportedly uses drugs and frequently demanded several thousand baht from the elderly women, leading to frequent arguments.
•The 24-year-old grandson is reported to be undergoing psychiatric treatment.
•Officers spent nearly half an hour negotiating through a locked door before the 18-year-old grandson opened it.
•Obchoei and Yenjai were removed from the house and transported by ambulance for further medical examination and assessment.
•Officials conducted urine tests on the two grandsons to screen for narcotics.
•Officers are coordinating with relevant agencies to put the two grandsons through rehabilitation and assistance processes.

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Obchoei(นางอบเชย)

A 90-year-old woman who was imprisoned and assaulted by her grandsons.

Yenjai(นางสาวเย็นใจ)

An 85-year-old woman and sister of Obchoei who was imprisoned and assaulted by her grandsons.

Mueang Phatthalung Administrative Office Officers(เจ้าหน้าที่ฝ่ายปกครองอำเภอเมืองพัทลุง)

Administrative officials who led the rescue operation in Khuha Sawan Subdistrict.

Phatthalung Provincial Social Development and Human Security(พม.จังหวัดพัทลุง)

Provincial social welfare officials involved in the rescue of the two elderly women.

Mueang Phatthalung Police Station(สภ.เมืองพัทลุง)

The police unit participating in the rescue operation in Ban Rae community.

Phatthalung Rescue Workers(เจ้าหน้าที่กู้ภัยพัทลุง)

Rescue personnel who assisted in the operation to help the elderly victims.

Phatthalung Hospital(โรงพยาบาลพัทลุง)

The hospital where the elderly women previously received treatment for injuries.

Ban Rae Community, Khuha Sawan Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District(ชุมชนบ้านแร่ ตำบลคูหาสวรรค์ อำเภอเมืองพัทลุง)

The location where the elderly women were imprisoned and assaulted.