CHIANG RAI – On the morning of June 13, 2026, a failed compensation talk took a very violent turn in Phan District of Chiang Rai. A 55-year-old man severely injured a 56-year-old woman using a heavy hammer and a homemade gun. Local police officers quickly arrested the angry suspect, who now faces four serious criminal charges.
Key Takeaways
- A 55-year-old man brutally attacked a woman after failing to agree on a 10,000 baht cash settlement.
- Police seized multiple weapons from the suspect, who also tested positive for illegal methamphetamine use.
- The attacker confessed to the crime and faces four major charges, including the attempted murder of the victim.
The Brutal Morning Attack
Around 11:30 a.m., Phan District Police received an urgent emergency call from the Pa Hung subdistrict. A local woman, identified as 56-year-old Mrs. Sopha, was severely beaten inside her own private home. Rescue teams quickly rushed her to a local hospital to receive immediate and life-saving medical care.
A concerned neighbor, Mrs. Sutthiporn, heard the victim screaming for help while walking past the house. She then clearly saw the suspect, Mr. Chon, walking away from the crime scene wearing a camouflage shirt.
This brutal attack happened because of an unresolved personal dispute between the two local neighbors. Mr. Chon had previously committed an inappropriate assault against Mrs. Sopha earlier in the month, on June 7. They were supposed to meet later that day to settle a 10,000 baht compensation claim with the village headman.
However, the suspect went to her house early to negotiate the payment on his own terms. When they could not reach an agreement, the man completely lost his temper and turned to physical violence. He forcefully struck her with a homemade air gun until the barrel of the weapon actually broke.
After that, he grabbed a hammer and hit her head and face multiple times in a fit of rage. This brutal and sudden assault left the woman with severe injuries to her face, eyes, and arms.
Swift Arrest and Weapon Seizure
Following the helpful tip from the neighbor, the police easily tracked the suspect down to his nearby home. The local village headman helped officers officially detain the 55-year-old man without any further violence or resistance.
Because police strongly suspected he was hiding illegal items, they decided to search his entire house. During the detailed search, officers found an unregistered homemade shotgun safely hidden inside the kitchen area.
After taking him to the police station, officers tested the suspect for any recent illegal drug use. The urine test came back positive, adding a drug offense to his rapidly growing list of crimes.
Police officially seized the broken air gun, the bloody hammer, and the hidden shotgun as case evidence. Currently, the suspect remains in police custody and faces four very severe legal charges.
These formal police charges include the following serious offenses:
- Attempted murder of another person.
- Causing severe physical harm to a victim.
- Illegal weapon possession and carrying a gun in public.
- Using illegal drugs like methamphetamine.
The suspect fully confessed to all the charges during his official police interview at the station. He is now waiting for the legal process to continue in the local court system.
This shocking event has left the normally quiet community of Pa Hung feeling deeply concerned. Local authorities are urging residents to always report violent disputes to the police immediately. Settling serious matters without legal mediators can often lead to dangerous and entirely unpredictable outcomes.
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