Former boxer charged after punching man to death in Buriram

Former boxer Tawan has been charged with assault causing death after allegedly punching a 66-year-old man to death in Buriram, Thailand. The incident occurred on October 4 during a drunken argument at a house in Phlapphla Chai district. Tawan, who once boxed under the name "Tawan Banna" four years ago, allegedly became angry during the dispute and struck Khamnueng Nawongram three times, causing fatal head injuries.

Khamnueng was taken to Phlapphla Chai Hospital and later transferred to Buriram Hospital, where he died from brain bleeding after hitting his head on the ground. Tawan admitted to the attack but claimed he did not expect Khamnueng to die and apologized to the victim's family. The incident began when the pair argued over ownership of the house where they were drinking white spirits.

Khamnueng's wife, Yuen Nawongram, expressed her devastation and anger over her husband's death, calling for the case to proceed under the law and for appropriate punishment.