Hero or villain? Thai man arrested for stabbing deputy mayor in Isaan drama

Police arrested a Thai man yesterday for stabbing the Deputy Mayor of Prasart district in Isaan’s Burriram province. The suspect claimed he was a hero, acting to safeguard the community from a corrupt authority.

Officers from Ban Darn Police Station rushed to the scene outside a temple in Prasart district to help the victim, 66 year old Deputy Mayor Suriya Nantasing. Suriya was stabbed in the neck and lost a lot of blood. He is currently receiving medical treatment at Buriram Hospital.

The suspect, 42 year old Weerapong Yuangram, did not escape arrest. He remained in front of his house, which is next to the scene of the crime. Weerapong confessed to the violence and accused Suriysa of corruption, swindling the government budget.

The district chief, 27 year old Chawanakorn Prayoonmeta, told police that he and the Deputy Mayor had gone to the…