Early Wednesday morning, the grim scene beneath the Udon Ratthaya expressway in Pathum Thani shocked police and rescue workers. The lifeless body of a young woman, sprawled amidst a sea of rubbish, told a chilling tale. Her throat had been brutally slashed, and in a macabre twist, her hands were missing. (Photo supplied by Wassayos Ngamkham)
The police quickly zeroed in on a male suspect who attempted to evade arrest in a desperate manner—by trying to take his own life. Authorities acted swiftly, detaining the suspect soon after the gruesome discovery of the woman’s body. The suspect was nabbed at a housing estate where he had ingested pills in a suicide attempt. Ambulances rushed him to Krung Siam St Carlos Hospital in Pathum Thani for immediate medical attention.
Pol Maj Gen Yutthana Jonkhun, the chief of Pathum Thani police, informed the public that an investigation was well underway. Security camera footage from nearby roads was being meticulously examined to piece together the events that led to the horrific discovery.
The young woman’s body, eerily wrapped in a bedsheet and constrained by three distinctive black student belts, had been partially concealed with various items. These belts, commonly worn by students at Phranakhon Rajabhat University, were tied tightly around her knees, waist, and neck. Her legs were fastened with coat hangers, adding an unsettling layer to the crime.
The victim had sustained severe slash wounds to her neck, and her hands were severed at the wrists, adding yet another grisly detail to this disturbing murder case. Her hands remain missing, adding a perplexing element to an already alarming crime scene.
Thongdaeng Bonsungnern, a 49-year-old car garage owner beneath the expressway, provided critical eyewitness testimony. Around 5am, from his car where he was resting, he noticed a man on a motorcycle suspiciously dumping something under the expressway. The motorcyclist attempted to conceal the object using grass and then piled nearby garbage over it before hurriedly riding away.
Several hours later, around 8am, Thongdaeng’s wife, Amphawan Sudsawang, stumbled upon the hidden horror. She had earlier noticed the disheveled state of the area, strewn with garbage. Upon closer inspection, her shock turned to horror as she saw what unmistakably appeared to be a human foot sticking out from the rubbish. Paralyzed momentarily by the ghastly discovery, she quickly called the police, setting off a rapid response from the authorities.
Rescue workers transported the body to the Justice Ministry’s Central Institute of Forensic Science for a comprehensive autopsy, aiming to unravel more details of this harrowing case. The investigation continues as the authorities scrutinize every available piece of evidence to bring justice to the young woman whose life was cut short in such a horrific manner.
This is absolutely horrifying. What kind of person does something like this?
It’s beyond disturbing. How can someone be so cruel?
Maybe he was mentally ill. Sounds like a case for a psychological evaluation.
Even if he is mentally ill, it’s no excuse for such a barbaric act. He needs to be locked up forever!
People who do stuff like this are monsters. No other explanation needed.
So sad for the girl and her family. I hope they find her hands and give her a proper burial.
It’s good that they caught the suspect so quickly. Now he can’t hurt anyone else.
Yeah, but will the justice system actually punish him properly? Sometimes they just let these psychos off too easy.
True, Anna. Hopefully, this time they do what’s right. He should never see the light of day again.
What a gruesome way to go… can’t even imagine what she went through.
The detail of the student belts is weird. Could this be related to a University somehow?
It’s possible. Maybe the suspect has some connection with the university. They should investigate that angle.
Absolutely. It could reveal a lot about the motive.
Who dumps a body where it can be found so easily? This guy doesn’t sound too smart.
Might have been desperate or in a rush. Either way, he needed to be caught ASAP.
True, thank goodness the eyewitnesses came forward quickly.
The autopsy will be crucial. Hope it reveals more details that can close in on the case.
I fear for the world my students are growing up in. This type of news is becoming too commonplace.
It’s so important to teach kids about humanity and empathy more than ever now.
Absolutely. We need to focus on building better people for the future.
The police did well to act so fast. Kudos to them.
Yes, timely action saved him from finishing his suicide—now he can face justice.
I completely agree. It’s better he is captured alive and made accountable.
Exactly, he should answer for what he’s done.
Will the victim be identified soon? Wondering if she has a missing person report.
Probably, if they haven’t already. Her family must be devastated.
Yes, they deserve closure and to know what happened to their loved one.
Those poor eyewitnesses must be traumatized. Especially finding a body like that.
They did a brave thing by coming forward. Not everyone would have.
True, they definitely helped bring some swift justice.
Her hands being missing is so eerie. Why would someone do that?
Maybe he was trying to prevent identification?
Yeah, that’s possible, but still so grotesque.
Just another reason to be terrified today. Is nowhere safe anymore?
This reminds me of similar cases. Patterns need to be studied to prevent such horrors.
Death penalty should be the only outcome for murderers like this.
Not everyone supports the death penalty. But life in prison is a must for this guy.
True, but some crimes are just unforgivable. This one tops the list.
Rest in peace to the poor girl. My heart goes out to her family.
Scary to think that these things happen in broad daylight. Really makes you think.