Jealous Man Fatally Stabs Rival in Front of Wife Before Turning Himself In and Confessing
A 49-year-old man fatally stabbed his wife's lover at Takae Market in Samut Prakan on May 24 after a heated confrontation, then turned himself in to police and confessed.
On May 24, 2025, rescue services in Samut Prakan received an emergency call about an assault and battery incident at Takae Market near the Bang Poo Industrial Estate's northern entrance in Praek Sa Nai Subdistrict, Mueang District. First responders found a 39-year-old man identified as Mr. A with severe stab wounds to his left ribcage. Emergency personnel performed CPR and coordinated with Sikarin Hospital in Samut Prakan, but the victim died shortly after arrival.
Witnesses reported that before the incident, the suspect and victim had a heated phone argument and arranged to meet and settle their dispute. When they encountered each other on the street, a physical altercation erupted involving punching and wrestling. The victim was then stabbed and fell to the ground while a young woman close to him tried to intervene. The suspect kicked the victim again and fled the scene. Police initially focused on the infidelity angle and questioned the relevant woman, while also collecting video footage from residents to track down the perpetrator.
At 3:30 AM, 49-year-old Mr. Kan (surname withheld), the suspect, turned himself in to Bang Poo Police Station and sought medical treatment for his injuries from the physical fight. He confessed to being the victim's husband, having been married for over 26 years with three children together. He admitted to knowing about his wife's affair for a long time, carrying a knife regularly, and having previously been assaulted by the victim, losing four teeth in the process.
Investigators initially charged the suspect with "intentional murder" and "unlawfully carrying a knife in public without reasonable cause," with legal proceedings to follow.
