LAMPANG— A 31-year-old woman sought justice from local journalists yesterday evening after surviving a brutal attack by her husband. The victim, identified as Ms. Ying, had just been discharged from Chae Hom Hospital following a three-day stay for severe injuries , including machete wounds that required more than 30 stitches.
Accompanied by her 34-year-old brother, Mr. Khwan, and other relatives, she reported the incident to the media on June 5, 2026, before filing an official complaint with the Chae Hom Police Station to prosecute her husband, Mr. Nont, 30.
The violent outburst took place on the afternoon of May 2, 2026, at the couple’s home in Chae Hom District. According to Ms. Ying, who still appeared visibly weak and dazed from medication during the interview, the conflict started over a simple errand.
Mr. Nont was off from work and ordered his wife to ride a motorcycle to buy alcohol. When Ms. Ying took longer than expected to return, her husband became furious. The situation escalated rapidly when Mr. Nont’s father intervened, falsely accusing Ms. Ying of seeing another man.
Enraged by the accusation, Mr. Nont attacked his wife, raining punches and kicks on her. He then grabbed an E-to (a traditional Thai kitchen machete) and hacked at her head, face, neck, left hand, and body.
A Pattern of Domestic Abuse and Addiction
Family members revealed that this attack is part of a long-standing pattern of severe domestic abuse. Ms. Ying and Mr. Nont have lived together for about five years and share a 3-year-old son. Ms. Ying admitted that her husband frequently drinks alcohol and abuses illegal narcotics.
Relatives highlighted several details about the family dynamic:
- Previous Injuries:Mr. Nont had previously attacked Ms. Ying with a knife, leaving her with a cleft lip that required multiple stitches.
- The Cycle of Forgiveness:In past instances, Mr. Nont would bring their toddler to beg for forgiveness, prompting Ms. Ying to return to him.
- Financial Exploitation:Relatives stated that Mr. Nont remains unemployed. Ms. Ying works to support the family, but her husband beats her whenever the money runs out.
Urgent Call for Child Welfare Intervention
The victim’s brother, Mr. Khwan, confessed that he used to stay out of his sister’s marital disputes because she repeatedly returned to her husband. However, this latest attack crossed a line.
“I have tried to be patient, but this time it is completely unacceptable,” Mr. Khwan said. He expressed deep concern that his sister could have died if neighbors had not intervened. He insists that authorities prosecute Mr. Nont to the fullest extent of the law.
Beyond legal justice for his sister, Mr. Khwan raised alarms regarding the safety of his 3-year-old nephew. The child currently lives in a household where multiple adults—including the father and grandparents—engage in substance abuse and domestic violence.
The family is publicly calling on child welfare authorities and social services to immediately inspect the home. They stress that growing up in such a volatile environment poses an immediate danger to the young boy’s physical and psychological well-being. Local police have confirmed they are opening an investigation into the assault.
