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Angered By Her Husband, Woman 'Burns 42 Houses'
By Khaosod Online
BANGKOK: -- Police have arrested a woman who allegedly burned down 42 houses following an argument with her husband.
The big fire, which burned down 42 houses in Ajnarong Slum in Klong Toey district, Bangkok, was reportedly caused by a woman, who was furiously angry at her husband, said Tha Ruea police yesterday.
The police was then issued arrest warrants against the woman and arrested her on Monday.
The suspect, Ms. Chantana Patcharasopit, was walking with her husband, Mr. Somphon Khamindra, at the mall when police made the arrest. She promptly confessed to the crime, and stated that she was having a personal argument with her husband at the time.
The suspect said she burned some clothes inside their room and continued arguing with her husband later.
According to Pol.Lt.Gen. Khamronwit Thoopkra-chang, Bangkok Police Chief, the fire was reported to have occurred from house No. 29 in the condensed area before spread to other 40 – 50 houses. The incident affected 92 households, and caused at least 401 casualties.
Fortunately, nobody died in the fire.
Tha Ruea police is scheduled to investigate the incident further.