In a chilling tale that could pass for a plot straight out of a crime thriller, the serene town of Pathum Thani found itself plunged into the murky world of mystery, deceit, and murder. Imagine the shock when local police nabbed a Thai transwoman and her partner, unraveling a sordid tale of familial betrayal, manipulation, and grim determination to hide a heinous crime. It paints a picture of a tragic drama where the boundaries of love and family ties blur amidst dark motives.
Meet the ill-fated Jakkarin Charoenpha, a 28-year-old Thai man whose life was tragically cut short in a case that began on an ordinary day last December. Jakkarin had set off from his rented room in Nakhon Ratchasima, the sprawling heart of Isaan province, on what seemed like a straightforward business rendezvous. His aim was to sell aluminum alloy wheels for just 500 baht; a simple transaction that spiraled into a deadly encounter.
Accompanying him was his innocent nephew, a hapless witness to the unfolding horror. The boy would later bolt home, panic-stricken, carrying the spine-chilling news back to his family—Jakkarin had been shot. In the ensuing chaos, whether any family members ventured to the scene in hopes of finding him remains a murky question. What is certain is that Jakkarin never returned, and as days morphed into a distressing blur, his family filed a missing person report with the Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police on December 15.
As the sands of time continued to slip away without any leads, desperation led the family to seek aid from the Mirror Foundation, an esteemed non-profit with a reputation for shining light on the darkest mysteries. With their assistance, a shocking revelation emerged, pointing to Jakkarin’s own flesh and blood—in the form of his 33-year-old transgender sister, Narongsak Charoenpha, and her 36-year-old boyfriend, Nattawut Meemang—as the masterminds behind his vanishing act.
The couple, casting off the reminiscent shadows of their past life, had relocated to Pathum Thani post-disappearance. An investigation intensified, unveiling a trail that led directly to their doorstep. Cornered by irrefutable evidence, they confessed their grisly crime on March 25. Their motive? A dispute over a motorcycle—how ironic that a means of transport became the root of such tragic misdirection.
Under the guise of potential buyers, they had lured Jakkarin into their trap, a charade culminating in an argument that escalated into deadly violence. Jakkarin’s last moments were spent amidst treacherous deception, followed by a cold-blooded shooting. Not content with mere murder, they went further, concealing his remains in a forest near the Royal Thai Army’s 2nd Development Division in Nakhon Ratchasima. The police, relentless in pursuit of truth, ushered the duo back to the scene for a crime reenactment on March 26, ensuring that justice looped inexorably back to the beginning.
Justice will now take its course, with Narongsak and Nattawut facing dual charges: intentional murder as stipulated under Section 288 of the Criminal Law, a crime punishable by death, life imprisonment, or a 15 to 20-year term; and under Section 199, the gory act of secretly burying or concealing a corpse, attracting up to a year of imprisonment or a fine of 2,000 baht. No spin of the wheel can reverse the fate they set in motion, as destiny weaves vengeance into their very fabric.
This gripping saga, etched into the annals of crime, reverberates as a cautionary tale of familial fracture and Eternal Myths of Trust. Even in peaceful Pathum Thani, shadows lurk just beyond the limelight—a testament to the age-old axiom that reality can indeed be stranger than fiction.
But as the gavel falls, perhaps a glimmer of resolution shines through, reminding us that though twisted paths may lead to dark corners, justice will light the way back. And the story—riveting, tragic, yet undeniably human—becomes a stark warning and an indelible part of Thai crime lore.
This is straight out of a soap opera! How could a sister do that to her own brother?
People do crazy things for money. It’s all about greed.
But it was just a motorcycle dispute! There must be more to it.
Greed and betrayal run deeper than one imagines, it’s a reflection of broken morality.
Motorcycles attract a lot of bad energy. Trust me, I’ve seen fights break out over less.
Why didn’t the boy alert the police immediately after witnessing the shooting?
He was just a kid, he probably got scared and confused.
Still, you’d think survival instincts would kick in… Call 911, right?
Fear can paralyze anyone, especially children witnessing trauma.
I’m curious about what drove the couple beyond the dispute. Was it only the motorcycle?
There has to be mental illness involved. No sane person does this.
Not necessarily mental illness, but psychological stress or anger can drive people to extremes.
They should receive the harshest punishment. It’s like they planned everything from the start.
Justice should be fair, but capital punishment isn’t always the solution.
Why is nobody talking about how effective the Mirror Foundation was in solving this case?
Why do people always hide bodies in forests? It’s such an obvious place to look!
Pathum Thani has its fair share of dark tales. This isn’t totally surprising.
You got any other stories from there? This place sounds intriguing!
Seriously, family betrayal is as old as time. It’s what keeps crime writers busy.
Doesn’t anyone double-check who they’re dealing with before selling something like wheels?
In everyday dealings, most people still rely on trust, unfortunately.
This sounds like a plot twist from a murder mystery novel.
Sometimes life imitates art, and in this case, it’s just too real.
Can’t believe media is sensationalizing instead of focusing on mental health issues here.
This is why I always verify the buyer’s background when selling stuff online. Can’t trust anyone.
Good call. You never know who’s on the other side.
The article mentions tragic drama but offers no real insight into what went wrong. Lack of detail.