Mother Abused by Son for Four Years Seeks Help
An 80‑year‑old woman in Udon Thani reported that her son had physically abused her for nearly four years, hurling vulgar insults and demanding money while under the influence of methamphetamine. Authorities arrested the 42‑year‑old man after finding positive drug tests; he denied the assault but admitted drug use. The mother now seeks legal action and wishes to cut ties with her son.
On October 14, 2069, Udon Thani district chief Chawisit Phongkhun received a complaint from 80‑year‑old Nha Phai (surname withheld), a war‑veteran villager from Ban Tad sub‑district, Mueang Udon Thani, who said her son had been physically abusing her for many years. The district chief ordered Deputy District Officers Attawut Rachchuwong and Chatta Chai Nayay Thanawatwong, together with members of the Village Defence Volunteers, to go to the scene, assist the victim, and take her for a medical check‑up and to file a police report at the Non Sung police sub‑station immediately.
Officers later apprehended the son at the village sports field as he tried to flee; he was detained and given three rapid urine drug tests, all of which were positive for methamphetamine. A search of his residence turned up no additional illegal items. While in custody, 42‑year‑old Nai (the accused) denied beating his mother but admitted buying ya ba (methamphetamine tablets) at 50 baht per pill for personal use.
Police said they will proceed with the drug‑related charges, while the assault case will be investigated further, gathering evidence and taking additional statements from the victim, supported by the medical examination results.
During the transfer, a journalist urged the son to kneel and ask forgiveness from his mother, but he refused, saying it was unnecessary because they are still mother and son, claiming he lives alone with her and that villagers already envy him. He then demanded his mother come to him, mentioning the shoes and rice he had kept at home.
Nga Phai said she has only one son, who refuses to work and continually uses drugs; the situation worsened around 2022, almost four years ago. When speaking to her, he never calls her “mother” but insults her with vulgar terms such as “Ai Phai” and “Ai Kha Pe”. After insulting her, he asks for money; if she refuses, he beats her and takes the money she gives—she receives only 800 baht a month as an elderly person. If she has none, he orders her to borrow from others.
“Last night he was drunk and violent, beating me; fortunately earlier he had thrown a piece of wood from the house that missed. I can’t take it any more, so I complained to the district officer. Now I want him jailed; if he dies I won’t feel sad. I wish to cut all ties with my son,” she said, thanking the district chief and the officials who helped.
Village headwoman Suphaporn Saenman said Nai’s violent outbursts toward his mother usually occur when he is drunk, mostly inside the house, but when severe he shouts and runs through the village lanes. This pattern has persisted for years despite occasional treatment; after a short period of abstinence he returns to the same behavior. She warned families that over‑indulging children can mask deeper parenting and household problems that should not be blamed solely on neighbours or community leaders.
District security official Chatta Chai Nayay said that after receiving the morning report, the security team went to the village that evening. Initially they will record the arrest on drug‑related charges. The mother has already filed a complaint for bodily harm, and the medical report will serve as evidence; investigators will call her for further questioning and gather additional witnesses.
