Murder Suspect Claims Self-Defense in Fatal Stabbing; 3 Arrested

Introduction to a homicide case in Nonthaburi where a 26-year-old man was allegedly lured to a barbershop and killed. Neighbors expressed dissatisfaction with the situation.

Audio recording captures the victim's desperate pleas for help and sounds of a struggle within the barbershop.

Details of the crime scene where the victim was found dead, lying face down in a pool of blood, clutching a knife. A blood-stained cleaver was found nearby.

Police arrive and find the barbershop owner, Chai Ek, injured. He claims the victim attacked him with a knife after being refused a loan, and he acted in self-defense.

Friends of the deceased gather outside the shop, expressing anger and disbelief, accusing the owner of luring and murdering their friend, suspecting a staged setup.

Friends reveal the victim had left his phone at the shop and was asked to retrieve it, suggesting a lure. They believe the motive is related to the victim's past relationship with Chai Ek's wife, Ket.

The barbershop's CCTV cameras were reportedly not functioning on the day of the incident, raising suspicions about a potential setup.

A tense situation unfolds as police attempt to escort Chai Ek from the shop amidst a large, angry crowd of the victim's friends and locals.

Chai Ek, along with two of his wives, are taken to the police station for questioning, as they were reportedly present during the incident.

At the police station, Chai Ek reiterates his self-defense claim and admits to having had up to 28 partners, though he denies the murder was related to infidelity.

The report delves into Chai Ek's numerous relationships, including his wife Ket, who allegedly had a past with the victim, and the presence of his other wives at the scene.

The three suspects are charged with joint premeditated murder and denied bail. They are being held pending further investigation and will make their statements in court.

The three arrested individuals remain silent, refusing to provide details about the motive, stating they will only speak in court. They deny the crime was related to infidelity.

Journalists gather at the Pak Kret police station, awaiting information on the motive, including potential love affairs or personal vendettas.

A woman identified as a close relative by Chai Ek denies this, stating she is merely a long-time customer and friend of one of his wives. This contradicts the victim's friends' accounts.

The victim's friends claim Titit was previously asked to come alone to retrieve a phone, suggesting a planned trap, which differs from Chai Ek's narrative.

A reporter visits the barbershop, the crime scene, where friends of the victim are gathered, anticipating a reenactment. Police have secured the area.

A neighboring shop owner describes Chai Ek as a religious man who often preached about saving money, expressing shock at the alleged violent crime.

The investigation continues, focusing on the role of Ket, who allegedly asked the victim to retrieve a phone from Chai Ek's shop, and whether the incident was a premeditated plan.