CityNews – September 27, police arrested Asapa Seewua, 22, for killing five children and injuring a woman in a house in Chai Prakarn district.
According to the police, Asapa carried a knife into the house and chased after the children, who were later found dead at the scene.
The woman, who was the mother of three of the children, was later identified as Yeekor Saejern. She was also severely injured in the attack. After receiving first aid, she was sent to hospital.
The police believe Asapa, who has a mental illness and was discharged from Suan Prung Psychiatric Hospital around a month ago, went mad after hearing loud noise made by the children playing in the house next door.
The investigation is ongoing. Asapa remains in custody.