According to Thaiger, Phattara's headless body was found outside, while his head was found in a chicken coop near the house. The village head of the area said that neighbors heard the couple involved in a fierce argument after drinking alcohol together. Phattara was heard screaming that he couldn't breathe and then everything went silent.

"When they arrived at their house, the village chief was shocked to see Narin beheading his wife with a meat knife outside their home. The village chief chose to hide because he was afraid for his life, and reported the incident to the police."

The possible penalties that may be imposed include the death penalty, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for 15 to 20 years. Because Narin used drugs, he also faces a prison sentence of up to one year, a fine of up to 20,000 baht, or both according to Article 162 of the Narcotics Control Act: using category 1 drugs (methamphetamine).