Bomb Explodes in Father-Son Scuffle Over Fleeing Lover

Last Updated on October 3, 2026 by Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – A frantic attempt to chase after a fleeing girlfriend ended in disaster. A homemade bomb detonated during a tense and chaotic family struggle late Thursday night. This shocking incident ultimately left a father, his son, and a close family friend severely wounded.

The massive blast occurred at roughly 10:00 p.m. inside a modest rental home in Bang Duan. Emergency medical responders rushed to the chaotic scene shortly after the explosion rocked the neighborhood. They quickly found the bleeding victims among scattered debris and dangerous bomb fragments inside the home.

Key Takeaways

A 23-year-old man grabbed a homemade explosive to chase his girlfriend after a bitter dispute.
The explosive detonated when his father bravely intervened and wrestled for the motorcycle keys.
Three people suffered severe blast injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.

A Bitter Fight Over a Fleeing Partner

Local police investigations eventually revealed the chaotic sequence of events leading up to the shocking blast. The 23-year-old suspect, identified by police only as Monchit, had a fierce argument with his girlfriend. After the heated dispute, the young woman reportedly fled the scene with a new romantic partner.

She jumped onto a motorcycle with the other man and sped away from the home. Driven by intense anger, Monchit decided to chase the escaping couple down the busy street. He quickly grabbed his own motorcycle keys and a dangerous homemade explosive for the chase.

According to police, the young man intended to confront the fleeing pair. However, his 52-year-old father, Prawit, noticed the lethal weapon and quickly stepped into his path. The older man desperately tried to stop his angry son from leaving the small house.

A Desperate Family Struggle Ends in Disaster

Prawit bravely wrestled with his furious son to grab the motorcycle keys from his hands. During this frantic physical struggle, the explosive device slipped straight from the younger man’s grip. The deadly homemade bomb crashed onto the hard floor and instantly detonated inside the room.

The deafening explosion violently shook the entire neighborhood and completely destroyed the small rental room. Rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation quickly arrived to provide vital first aid. They then rushed the three bleeding victims to Samrong Medical Hospital for urgent medical care.

Prawit unfortunately suffered the most severe injuries, sustaining deep shrapnel wounds across his entire body. Meanwhile, Monchit sustained serious injuries to his right leg from the rapidly flying bomb fragments. A 42-year-old female friend of the father also suffered severe damage to both of her legs.

Serious Legal Charges Over Bomb

Immediately following the blast, police officers secured the area to safely gather important criminal evidence. Investigating officers carefully examined the remaining explosive materials to build a solid legal case against him. They also wanted to ensure no further hidden dangers remained in the quiet suburban neighborhood.

Monchit later confessed to building the dangerous explosive device himself using various online video tutorials. He nervously claimed he only made the bomb to protect himself from potential physical threats. However, he expressed deep regret for causing his father such terrible and lasting physical harm.

Local authorities have officially charged the young man with the illegal possession of deadly explosive materials. He also faces serious criminal charges for negligence causing severe bodily harm to other people. The local police will transfer him to investigators for further strict legal action very soon.