Fractious household
An elderly Bangkok man who killed his son-in-law insists he did the right thing, as the victim regularly abused his daughter, the victim’s wife.
Pairote Japol
Chokchai police nabbed Pairote Japol, 67, for stabbing to death Phisanu Hemtirandon, 42, in Soi Ladplakao 10 on July 4.
Media images showed Phisanu, wearing just a pair of shorts, lying on his side outside the family home with a kitchen knife implanted firmly in his back. He staggered outdoors, apparently fleeing for his life, when he fell and died from his injuries.
Family members say he and the killer had been arguing solidly for two months before Mr Pairote, his patience exhausted, grabbed the knife and stabbed his son-in-law.
He claims he was about to assault his daughter, Phisanu’s estranged wife with whom he also argued often.
“He is a heavy drinker and drug user…
