Sister Fakes Brother's Death to Seize Inheritance, He's Homeless

A 64-year-old man, formerly the family estate administrator, has become homeless and sleeps in a roadside pavilion after his sister allegedly reported him dead to the court and seized all the family assets. He now survives by gathering vegetables and catching fish to sell for daily meals.

On October 27, reporters were alerted to an elderly man living in difficult conditions at a pavilion opposite Taisiri Market on Nitayo Road, the Udon Thani–Sakon Nakhon route (inbound lane to Udon Thani city). He had been sleeping exposed to sun and wind for months. Reporters found Mr. Bakaen (surname withheld), also known as Kam, 64, a resident of Nong Mek subdistrict, Nong Han district, Udon Thani province.

Mr. Bakaen said he has nine full siblings. Previously, his mother had legally appointed him as estate administrator. After his mother passed away, he moved to work and live in Chonburi province for a period. During his absence, his sister filed a petition with the court claiming he had died, and took possession of the property, land, and house. When he returned to his hometown, his sister drove him away and refused to let him stay, leading to conflict and leaving him with nowhere to go. He fled and has been living in the pavilion for over two months. Each day he forages for morning glory, clams, crabs, and fish along nearby canals to sell for food money.

At his temporary shelter, a small wire cage holds two puppies, one with a wound resembling a scald. Mr. Bakaen cares for both and is willing to sell them for 800 baht each to support his survival.

However, this account comes solely from Mr. Bakaen. The legal facts regarding land rights, estate administration, and the family dispute must await investigation by relevant agencies and officials verifying both sides. Animal welfare authorities should also be coordinated to assess the puppies' condition.