Arrested: Son Attacks Father Over 9,000 Baht Money Transfer, Claims Father Fell and Died
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Phatthalung after his 74-year-old father died from injuries sustained during a dispute over a 9,000-baht money transfer. The suspect claims his father initiated the confrontation and fell fatally, but polic
At 9:30 AM on May 5, 2025, police from Muang Phatthalung Station arrested Veeryuth (surname withheld), 44, at his home following the death of his father Wiang (surname withheld), 74, from injuries sustained in an alleged assault. During initial questioning, Veeryuth claimed the conflict arose because he wanted to transfer 9,000 baht from his mother's bank account to his own. However, he denied assaulting his father, claiming instead that his father attacked him first and then fell and died on his own. He expressed remorse and admitted to drug addiction and previous arrests. Police charged him with assaulting a parent resulting in death. Additional drug charges are pending toxicology results. Veeryuth has a criminal history including drug possession for sale charges in 2011, 2016, and 2024.
