Thai police arrested a former jailbird after he attacked a 66 year old neighbour with a knife in the Mea Pong district in the northern province of Chiang Mai. The habitual criminal’s younger sister expressed pride in her brother before he left for jail.
In the early hours of Saturday, July 1, the 66 year old victim, Prachan Khameye, was found covered in blood after the brutal knife attack at his house following the assault by his 36 year old neighbour, Chaiya Tana. Prachan had multiple stab wounds to his body and a serious wound to his neck.
Chaiya then fled from the scene after the knife attack and hid in a nearby forest.
Last night the brutal recidivist contacted a close friend for help. His 34 year old friend, Boonrod, however, managed to persuade Chaiya to surrender to the police.
During questioning…
