Village Headman Defends Wife from Knife Attack with Hair Curler in Chonburi
A village headman in Chonburi intervened in a violent knife attack against his wife, using a hair curler for defense after deciding against retrieving his firearm due to legal restrictions.
On October 16, 2026, a violent incident occurred in front of the village headman's office in Don Hua Lo, Chonburi, where a 42-year-old factory worker, identified as Mr. Wichit, allegedly attacked a woman with a knife. CCTV footage captured the struggle, showing the victim fighting back before her husband, the village headman, intervened.
According to reports, the husband initially considered retrieving his firearm to stop the assailant but opted against it, citing current legal restrictions on carrying weapons. Instead, he grabbed a hair curler to defend his wife, resulting in him sustaining multiple stab wounds during the altercation. Local residents eventually assisted in subduing the attacker until authorities arrived.
Following the incident, the suspect was taken into custody by Don Hua Lo Police. Due to the suspect's incoherent behavior during initial questioning, he was transferred to Chonburi Hospital for a medical evaluation. The village headman and his wife have since filed a formal police report.
For residents and visitors, this incident highlights the unpredictable nature of public safety in the area. While the attacker is in custody, the investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the assault and the suspect's mental state. It remains to be confirmed whether the suspect was under the influence of substances or suffering from a medical condition at the time of the attack.
