Strangled Nurse Case: Neighbour’s Boyfriend Claims Theft Gone Wrong
On May 21, 2025, a shocking incident unfolded in Koh Samui, Thailand, where a 35-year-old nurse, Anchulee Wongmuang, was discovered strangled to death in her dormitory room. The grim discovery was made in the morning, revealing a scene of violence and chaos, with signs of struggle evident throughout the room.
Details of the Incident
Anchulee was found in a disturbing state, wearing only her underwear, with a shirt tightly wrapped around her neck and another covering her face. The police were alerted to the situation around 8 AM after a colleague, concerned about her absence, used a spare key to enter her room. Inside, they found items scattered across the floor, indicating a violent confrontation had taken place. An empty condom wrapper was also discovered, adding to the unsettling nature of the crime.
Authorities reported abrasions on Wongmuang’s neck and signs of trauma to her head, suggesting a brutal struggle. Investigations revealed that she had returned to her room around midnight and left again briefly before returning at approximately 2 AM. A nearby resident reported hearing cries for help, followed by an eerie silence.
Arrest of the Suspect
The investigation led to the arrest of Suwat Khunthong, the boyfriend of a nursing assistant who lived next door to Wongmuang. He was apprehended at an abandoned pub about 5 kilometers from the crime scene, where police tracked his mobile phone signal. Initially sought for breaking and entering, Khunthong’s charges escalated to murder after he confessed to the crime during questioning.
Khunthong claimed that he intended to steal Wongmuang’s gold ring to settle a gambling debt. He entered her room through an open back door while she was resting. When she awoke and resisted, he stated that he strangled her in retaliation for biting his finger during the struggle. His admission was captured on CCTV footage, which showed him driving Wongmuang’s car to a nearby shopping mall, where it was later found abandoned.
Family’s Heartbreak and Call for Justice
The tragic loss of Wongmuang has left her family devastated. Her father, Nakarin Wongmuang, expressed his determination to seek justice for his daughter, emphasizing that he would pursue the matter personally if the legal system failed to deliver appropriate punishment. He described his daughter as kind-hearted and well-liked, and he cannot fathom forgiving the individual responsible for her death.
Cousin Thanyada Klomsoongnoen echoed the family’s sentiments, asserting that the crime was premeditated and intentional. The family is united in their demand for justice, insisting that the punishment must reflect the severity of the crime—calling for a life for a life.
As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of a dedicated nurse whose life was tragically cut short. The case has sparked discussions about safety and justice in Thailand, highlighting the need for measures to protect individuals from such heinous acts.Bookmark messageCopy messageExport