Son commits suicide after cooking for bedridden father in Buriram

Khaosod•Society•12d ago

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A 55-year-old man in Buriram committed suicide after preparing a favorite meal for his bedridden father using state welfare funds.

•Mr. Chid, aged 55, was found dead in his home in Satuek District, Buriram Province on September 2, 2026.
•Mr. Chid used a state welfare card to buy rice and chicken to cook for his 80-year-old bedridden father, Mr. Koed.
•Police and rescue workers found Mr. Chid's body covered with a blanket with no signs of physical assault.

•On September 2, 2026, Pol.Capt. Manit Siriwet received a report from the village head of Kok Itsara regarding a suicide.
•Mr. Chid used a state welfare card to purchase rice and chicken on the morning of the incident.
•Mr. Chid prepared boiled chicken, a favorite menu of Mr. Koed, and served it until Mr. Koed was full.
•Pol.Capt. Manit Siriwet and Wang Krut Satuek rescue workers discovered Mr. Chid's body in a single-story concrete house.
•Mr. Chid worked as a general laborer in the village and lived alone with his bedridden father, Mr. Koed.
•Mr. Koed stated that Mr. Chid often complained but did not disclose specific reasons for the suicide.
•Local villagers expressed confusion as Mr. Chid was known for taking excellent care of his father.

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Mr. Chid(นายชิด)

A 55-year-old general laborer who committed suicide after caring for his father.

Mr. Koed(นายเกิด)

An 80-year-old bedridden man and father of Mr. Chid.

Pol.Capt. Manit Siriwet(ร.ต.อ.มานิตย์ ศิริเวช)

Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Satuek Police Station.

Satuek Police Station(สภ.สตึก)

The police station responding to the incident in Buriram Province.

Wang Krut Satuek Rescue(กู้ภัยวังกรูดสตึก)

The rescue team that assisted in the investigation of the death.

State Welfare Card(บัตรสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ)

A government welfare program used by Mr. Chid to purchase food.

Satuek District, Buriram Province(อ.สตึก จ.บุรีรัมย์)

The location where the incident occurred.

Kok Itsara Village, Moo 10, Nikhom Subdistrict(บ้านโคกอิสระ หมู่ 10 ต.นิคม)

The specific village where the residence of Mr. Chid and Mr. Koed is located.