Knife Attack Incident in Udon Thani

On October 28, a concerning incident unfolded in Udon Thani, Thailand, when a 19-year-old used a spatha knife to seriously injure a 25-year-old peer in the neck. The younger individual claimed self-defense, stating the conflict arose after an attempt to reclaim his drug money was met with refusal. Allegations surfaced that the older peer had stolen 30 methamphetamine pills from him and consumed them in plain view, intensifying the younger person's frustration. After the assault, the 19-year-old fled but later turned himself in to a local village headman to take responsibility for his actions. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old victim was hospitalized due to his injuries. The victim's mother expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment following the attack, accusing the assailant of failing to address his injuries after a disturbing encounter between the victim and two finance companies, leading to multiple injuries and property damage. Authorities have since been vigilant in preventing any recurrence of such incidents, and the police have initiated an investigation to gather evidence, attracting significant media and public attention.