Friend Arrested for Porter's Murder; Second Wife Cleared

The report begins by stating that the case of the murdered hospital porter in Ratchaburi has reached its conclusion.

Recalling the discovery of the victim, Montree, who was found to have been attacked with a knife and had his throat slit.

The narrative highlights the dramatic appearance of a second woman, Namfon, claiming to be Montree's lover, surprising his legal wife.

Namfon, the second wife, is presented as cooperative with the media and claims she was with Montree, but CCTV later exonerated her.

CCTV footage is presented, leading to the identification and arrest of the actual perpetrator, Narong, who was a friend of the victim.

The crucial CCTV footage shows Narong arriving at Montree's house on a bicycle, the same vehicle used by the killer.

Narong admits he went to Montree's house to cut trees, but an argument ensued when he couldn't cut a large tree, leading to insults.

During the heated argument, Narong fatally stabbed Montree, then fled the scene on his bicycle.

A recorded confession from Narong reveals his anger after Montree insulted his mother, leading to the impulsive act.

Evidence of drug use was found at the scene, and Narong admitted they were using drugs together before the incident.

Footage from the crime reenactment shows the sequence of events, including the argument and the stabbing.

The victim's mother-in-law expresses her relief at the arrest and her desire for justice for her son-in-law.

Police searched a canal near the victim's house for the murder weapon, which Narong claimed to have thrown there.

Despite a thorough search with scanning equipment, the murder weapon has not yet been recovered.

The victim's mother-in-law expresses her anger towards Narong, calling him a 'monitor lizard' for killing his friend.

The mother-in-law reiterates that the argument over cutting the tree and the subsequent insults were the primary cause of the murder.

A timeline shows the rapid progress of the investigation leading to Narong's arrest.

Namfon, the second wife, is shown to have been deeply distressed and crying privately, despite her composed public demeanor.

Narong expresses immense relief that he has been arrested, as suspicion had fallen heavily on him.

Namfon had apparently made a vow to perform a ritual to clear her name, feeling burdened by the suspicion.

Namfon recounts her interactions with the police and confirms she never knew Narong before the incident.

Namfon expresses her joy at being cleared and acknowledges the public's initial suspicion due to her being the last person to speak with the victim.

Namfon emphasizes that she never met or knew Narong, only knowing that Montree had a friend named 'Jeab' who would cut trees.

Namfon describes how she entered the house, saw blood, and realized something was wrong, leading her to call the victim's supervisor.

Namfon asserts her innocence, stating she lived openly and had no reason to hide anything.

Namfon explains that Montree had told her he was separated from his wife, which led her to believe they could openly be together.

The reporter acknowledges Namfon's courage in coming forward and facing public scrutiny.

The legal wife, Kanittha, expresses her relief that the perpetrator has been caught and that her husband's death will not be in vain.

Kanittha was present at the crime scene during the reenactment and shouted insults at the perpetrator, Narong.

It is revealed that Narong and Montree were childhood friends, attending primary school together and maintaining a close relationship.

Kanittha states she had never met Narong before, as Montree never introduced him, though she knew he was a close friend.

Narong frequently visited Montree at his mother-in-law's house, where Montree was staying after separating from Kanittha.

Kanittha confirms she no longer holds any grudges against Namfon, having believed she was unaware of the affair.

Kanittha states that if she had known about Namfon, she would have ended the marriage herself rather than tolerate infidelity.

Kanittha declares forgiveness for all past actions and wishes for peace for the deceased.

Kanittha expresses immense relief upon hearing about the arrest, having learned the news from relatives.

The news of the arrest spread through relatives before any official police notification.

Kanittha's mother frequently saw Narong as she visited the house daily to care for pets, but Kanittha herself had never met him.

It's mentioned that Narong and Montree were classmates in primary school, a fact Kanittha only learned later.

Kanittha states she holds no grudges, as her husband is deceased and she has forgiven all past transgressions.

Kanittha firmly states that she and her husband were not divorced and she was unaware of Namfon's existence.

Kanittha reiterates that had she known about the affair, she would have ended the relationship, not wanting a complicated love triangle.

Kanittha is unsure if Namfon was present at the house when she discovered the body, as she didn't pay close attention.

The report concludes by expressing condolences and confirming the successful arrest of the perpetrator, bringing the case to a close.