An elderly woman, bedridden due to a leg amputation, was rescued in Udon Thani after her drug-addicted grandson threatened to burn her alive. Yesterday local villagers intervened when, 25 years old Prakasit, prepared to set his grandmother, 61 years old Pitya Dok Bua, on fire in their home. The police arrested Prakasit, who showed signs of recent drug use and was already known for his aggressive behaviour towards his grandmother and grandfather.
This was not the first time Prakasit threatened her life. He previously attempted to hang her and has repeatedly demanded money from his grandfather to buy drugs, resorting to violence if his demands were not met. Pitya revealed that she feared her grandson, especially when he was unable to get money to buy drugs.
Prakasit’s grandfather, Meechai, who had been forced to leave home for two months due to the continuous threats from his…
