A 46-year-old man in Thailand was arrested on suspicion of killing his two-year-old daughter, with authorities alleging that he later confessed to harming four more of his children. Local media identified the suspect as Songsak, who was taken into custody alongside his wife Sunan in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district on September 10 after police were alerted to possible child abuse cases.
Authorities reported that police also rescued two girls found confined in a bathroom, where officials noted signs of aggression. The Bangkok Postreported that a manhunt for the couple followed, and they were detained within hours. Investigators later learned that the two-year-old daughter had been killed last May, with her body discovered by police on Tuesday night buried near the kitchen area of a rural property in central Thailand, according to police sources cited by The Nation.
In detailed statements to investigators, Songsak disclosed that he is a father of ten children, aged from six months to 22 years, a result of relationships with four women. He reportedly admitted to killing four additional children between 2013 and 2018. Thai Rat reported that the bodies were planned to be dumped in various locations around Bangkok, prompting authorities to assemble a joint task force to locate the deceased children. The suspect attributed these crimes to a range of mental health issues, according to the disclosures.
Officials from the Metropolitan Police Office’s Second Division noted that both Songsak and the mothers of the children had previously faced complaints from neighbors regarding domestic violence and harassment. The cases have prompted ongoing scrutiny of family safety and law enforcement responses in the region. Local authorities emphasized the need for vigilance in communities and reiterated that multiple agencies are coordinating to gather the full scope of evidence and understand the sequence of events across the years involved. The investigation continues as officers work to verify all timelines and connect additional testimonies to the broader case, with prosecutors preparing potential charges as more information becomes available.
Observers say the situation underscores the challenges urban and rural authorities face when addressing complex family dynamics and the enforcement of safety measures for vulnerable children. Analysts point to the importance of early intervention programs, social support for families, and robust reporting mechanisms to prevent harm before it escalates. In related coverage, press outlets have noted that domestic violence incidents can sometimes go unreported until a critical incident brings them into the public eye, prompting renewed calls for comprehensive child protection policies and community awareness campaigns. The case continues to unfold as more details emerge from court proceedings and continuing police inquiries, with officials urging the public to remain patient while investigations clarify the full historical record of events across multiple years.