BANGKOK – A shocking tragedy unfolded in central Thailand when a young truck driver fatally stabbed his girlfriend over 30 times in their bedroom. The attack followed an argument after she told him she wanted to end their relationship and reunite with her ex-husband, who had just been released from prison. The suspect later surrendered to police, admitting guilt and expressing regret.
The incident happened just after midnight on Sunday in a home in Village 12, Wang Thong Subdistrict, Mueang Kamphaeng Phet District. The victim, a 43-year-old Somphit “Aum” Kanpakdee, was found dead in her bedroom with over 30 stab wounds.
Her boyfriend, Phanu (also known as Taeh or Tae), age 27, turned himself in to the police soon after.
Pol Col. Anake Chansorn, Deputy Commander of Kamphaeng Phet Police, along with investigators from the city police station, questioned Phanu about what led up to the crime. He told police he had been in a relationship with Aum for about three years.
He knew she had a former husband and children, but her ex had been in jail for six years on attempted murder charges. Last week, Phanu found out that the ex-husband had been released.
While working in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Phanu said the victim suddenly tried to break up with him. When he asked why, she said she wanted to get back together with her ex-husband and rebuild their family. He admitted they had argued before, and he had often tried to win her back.
He also knew from checking her phone that she had met her ex and spent time together.
On the night of the attack, Phanu was planning to pack his clothes for an out-of-town job, but decided to try and talk things over one more time. Around 11 p.m., after drinking three beers, he drove to the victim’s house, parked out front, and snuck in through the back.
He entered her bedroom while she was sleeping and read her Facebook and LINE chats, which confirmed her attempts to end things with him. This made him angry. When she woke up and realized what he was doing, they struggled over the phone, leading to the violent attack.
