Man Kills Two Neighbors, Wife in Mahasarakham Love Triangle
A 57-year-old man killed two neighbors and his wife in Mahasarakham after an affair with the neighbor's daughter sparked a violent confrontation. He attacked the victims with a knife and axe before strangling his spouse. Police arrested the suspect and are investigating possible premeditated murder charges.
The attacker, identified as Kamphong, 57, used a knife and axe to injure three people before fleeing into his house. Police pursued and detained him. Inside the house, officers found him attempting self-harm and subdued him. In the bedroom, they discovered his wife, Amra, 51, unconscious. Kamphong confessed to strangling her with a bag strap; she was taken to Mahasarakham Hospital but later pronounced dead. The two neighbors, Jomsri Juabsri, 52, and Supaphorn Kunghong, 48, died after receiving medical treatment. Authorities seized evidence and charged Kamphong with causing bodily harm resulting in death, with possible premeditated murder charges pending. Village head Utrai Bunla said the conflict stemmed from Kamphong's affair with the neighbor's daughter, which produced a child about one year old, leading to legal disputes and his wife's request for separation. Kamphong claimed the daughter often visited his home, leading to closeness, but he denied wanting to leave his wife; he said the argument with neighbors escalated to violence.
