Abusive Rescue Volunteer Beat Wife Over Old Flame Chat, She Files for Divorce; He Surrenders to Police, Angry at Media for 'Trivializing' Family Matter
A volunteer firefighter in Nonthaburi surrendered to police after beating his wife over her chat with an ex-boyfriend, causing severe injuries; she has filed for divorce and is pressing charges including assault and illegal firearm possessi
A 44-year-old hospital employee named Ms. Poo filed a complaint with Bang Bua Thong Police in Nonthaburi after suffering severe injuries to her body, face, and head from an assault. She is pressing charges against her husband, Sophon (nicknamed 'Pok'), a volunteer firefighter with a prominent foundation, after he beat her following the discovery of her chatting with an ex-boyfriend whom she had known since childhood. The confrontation escalated into violence with a gun barrel, after which Sophon threatened to kill her and fled with several valuable items. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on May 19 in a residential area of Phimolraj Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province.
Bang Bua Thong Police subsequently issued an arrest warrant for Sophon on charges including illegal possession of firearms, carrying weapons in public, nighttime theft, and assault causing injury, with evidence from CCTV footage. On May 24, 2026, Sophon surrendered to police along with the BB gun magazine he used in the attack, accompanied by his wife Ms. Poo, her sister Ms. Kanisda (41 years old), Nonthaburi City Council Member Saichol Nityakham representing District 7, and police investigators.
Ms. Poo stated that Sophon contacted her saying he would return the stolen items and surrender at the police station, claiming he had already spoken with officers. He expressed desire to reconcile, but she responded that divorce was necessary first, allowing them to live separately. She said that if he could genuinely change, reconciliation might be possible in the future, but currently her body and emotions are deeply wounded. She explained that she agreed to his surrender to give him a chance at a better future and proper closure. Ms. Poo revealed that she has decided to proceed with divorce, allowing them each to move forward with their own lives without further complications.
