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Son Burns House Over Drug Money Dispute

Son Burns House Over Drug Money Dispute

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A son in Sakon Nakhon set his own house on fire while intoxicated, enraged by his parents' refusal to send him money for methamphetamine and their frequent scolding.

  • •A 26-year-old man in Sakon Nakhon intentionally set his house on fire after consuming methamphetamine.
  • •The motive was anger towards his parents, who work in Bangkok and allegedly refused to send him money.
  • •The suspect was apprehended by police at the scene while visibly intoxicated.

Overview

  • •Around 10:30 PM on April 11, 2026, a fire broke out at a house in Moo 9, Khok Mai Lom village, Wa Yai sub-district, Akat Amnuay district, Sakon Nakhon province.
  • •Mr. Chanchon, also known as Ne, aged 26, intentionally set his own house on fire.
  • •The suspect was reportedly angered by parents working in Bangkok who frequently scolded him and refused to transfer money for methamphetamine.
  • •Following the fire, Mr. Chanchon sat and watched the house burn before being taken into police custody in a drunken state.
  • •Neighbors reported receiving an invitation from the suspect to take anything they wanted from the burning house.
  • •The suspect's aunt stated that drug addiction and alcohol consumption likely contributed to the incident, along with disputes over money.
  • •The suspect admitted to consuming two methamphetamine pills before setting the fire and confessed to using a lighter to ignite a pillow on the ground floor.
  • •Mr. Chanchon has been charged with arson and causing damage to another person's property.

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Key Quotes

Suspect
"Anyone who wants anything, go in and take it."
ใครอยากได้อะไรให้เข้าไปหยิบเอา

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Chanchon (Ne)(นายชาญชล หรือ เน)
The 26-year-old suspect who confessed to setting his own house on fire in Sakon Nakhon.
Pol. Lt. Col. Manoon Poonjanat(พ.ต.ท.มนูญ พูนจันอัด)
The Deputy Chief Investigator at Akat Amnuay Police Station who provided details about the case.

Organization

Akat Amnuay Police Station(สภ.อากาศอำนวย)
The police station responsible for the arrest and investigation of the arson case in Akat Amnuay.

Place

Sakon Nakhon Province(จ.สกลนคร)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the arson incident occurred.
Akat Amnuay District(อ.อากาศอำนวย)
The district within Sakon Nakhon Province where the house fire took place.
Wa Yai Sub-district(ต.วาใหญ่)
The sub-district within Akat Amnuay District where the house fire occurred.