44-Year-Old Woman Killed After Debt Dispute: Creditor Stabbed in the Chest by Debtor
A 44-year-old creditor was fatally stabbed in the chest by a 39-year-old debtor during a heated argument over money at their Chumphon workplace on May 27, 2026. Police arrested the suspect and recovered the 14-inch knife used in the attack.
In Chumphon, a 44-year-old woman attempting to collect a debt from a 39-year-old became embroiled in a fierce argument. The debtor grabbed a sharp-pointed knife and stabbed the creditor under the left breast, resulting in the creditor's death at her workplace amid shocked coworkers.
On May 27, 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Chalad Phonnakarn, commander of Ta Sae Police Station in Chumphon, ordered an investigation into the fatal assault. Police Inspector Samkat Thaen-indra and investigating officers, along with traffic police from Unit 20, conducted a thorough examination at Moo 9, Ta Sae Subdistrict, Ta Sae District, Chumphon.
The victim was identified as Ms. Thitiratch Klong Kiartphong, 44 years old, from Hong Charoen Subdistrict, Ta Sae District, Chumphon. She was found lying on her back at her workplace with a single stab wound to the left side of her chest.
Police immediately apprehended Ms. Ornuch, or "Or," Thongphan, 39 years old, from Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province, and charged her with assault causing death. Officers recovered a 14-inch sharp-pointed knife used in the attack, which was hidden near the scene, along with the suspect's clothing—green elastic shorts and a gray sleeveless shirt.
Preliminary investigations revealed both the victim and suspect worked at the same location. Before the incident, Ms. Thitiratch approached Ms. Ornuch demanding repayment of a debt, sparking a violent confrontation. During the dispute, Ms. Ornuch stabbed Ms. Thitiratch forcefully under the left breast. The victim attempted to flee but collapsed within steps and died at the workplace.
Police secured the area, collected evidence, and transferred the suspect to investigators for further legal proceedings. Authorities are continuing to interview witnesses to establish a complete timeline and determine all circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, which has shocked coworkers and residents in the area.
