The Dreamers of Fame and the Case of Close Friends Brutally Killing the Girl

What this episode is about

In northeastern Thailand's C Swang Kuang District, the seemingly idyllic life of a newlywed couple, Warisara Kenui and Sakchai Bongi, takes a horrific turn when the discovery of two plastic barrels containing a foul odor leads to the revelation of a brutal crime involving the couple's close friends. The investigation uncovers a shocking tale of betrayal and murder that deeply impacts the local community.

Key takeaways

• In a tragic twist, a happy marriage unraveled in a grim tale of infidelity and murder.
• Mushroom foraging uncovered a horror story, proving that even nature’s bounty can hide dark secrets.
• Societal norms clash as a bar hostess’s double life triggers a media frenzy—who's the real villain?
• Sachu's solid alibi challenges stereotypes: a contractor wrongly accused in a case of mistaken fidelity.
• A butterfly tattoo becomes the key to uncovering a life built on hidden truths, revealing tragic complexities.

Who speaks in this episode?

• Ms. B
• Wasin Nom
• Priano Nang Wang Chai
• Kawi Rachada
• Jadara Promon
• Warisara Kenui

What is discussed, and when

1. 0:00 – 5:00: Warisara Kenui, Thailand, Conan Province, May 25th, 2017
2. 5:00 – 10:00: Wasin Nom, Warisara Kenui, Priano Nang Wang Chai, Conan Province
3. 10:00 – 15:00: Apiwan Satti Abundit, Kawi Rachada, Thailand
4. 15:00 – 20:00: Conan Province, Thailand

Notable quotes from "The Dreamers of Fame and the Case of Close Friends Brutally Killing the Girl"

• Thailand along with other cities in the country such as changai sonla nakon rasima and udonthani Conan is one of the key cities in Thailand's socioeconomic development program…

  about Conan Province · at 0:09

• Family let's go back to May 25th 2017 to understand the details of the event that day was a Thursday in the morning a farmer was diligently picking mushrooms in a forest in C…

  about May 25th, 2017 · at 1:21

• Plastic barrels forensic examination later confirmed that the body parts belonged to a woman the victim had been cut in half at the waist her arms were severed and her internal…

  about Warisara Kenui · at 2:54

• Suspects the first suspect was Waris Sara's husband sakchai the police speculated that he might have discovered her infidel it and killed her out of anger the second suspect was Ms b Waris Sara's lover they thought that Ms b might have been.

  about Sakchai Bongi · at 4:51

• The man was identified as wasin Nom a 22-year-old married man who also worked at the bar with warisara the car's license plate was traced to a rental car and they were headed…

  about Wasin Nom · at 7:53

• Reported her boyfriend to the police to exact Revenge she enlisted her accomplices kawi rachada 25 and apiwan satti abundit 28 they contacted wasin who also worked at the bar…

  about Apiwan Satti Abundit · at 10:03

• Myanmar authorities for assistance in the investigation in the following days the case dominated the front pages of major media outlets for a short time priano the ring leader became a nationwide sensation in Thailand earning the.

  about Thailand · at 12:33

• Showing remorse and should receive a reduced first sentence in court priano stated we initially did not intend to kill the victim I have felt guilty about my actions and cannot sleep well at night I am willing to accept any sentence to.

  about Priano Nang Wang Chai · at 19:25

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

• Warisara Kenui — Person · Victim (central figure in the case narrative) · 4 mentions · first at 0:44
  Her murder and the investigation into her relationships and last known movements drive the entire episode’s storyline.
• Priano Nang Wang Chai — Person · Primary perpetrator / ringleader (as alleged and convicted in narrative) · 1 mention · first at 8:53
  Presented as the organizer and main actor in the killing, with motive tied to debt and personal conflict; also central to the media-fueled “sweet killer” phenomenon.
• Wasin Nom — Person · Accomplice / driver / participant in murder and disposal · 2 mentions · first at 7:53
  Identified via CCTV/ATM footage as the man who picked up the victim; later arrested and confessed, implicating the three women and describing the disposal plan.
• Sakchai Bongi — Person · Husband / early suspect later ruled out · 2 mentions · first at 0:52
  Initially investigated due to possible jealousy motive; ultimately cleared via alibi (construction site surveillance and colleagues).
• Apiwan Satti Abundit — Person · Accomplice (one of three women recruited by Priano) · 1 mention · first at 10:08
  Identified as part of the group that attacked and restrained the victim during the killing and participated in disposal; later sentenced.
• Kawi Rachada — Person · Accomplice (one of three women recruited by Priano) · 1 mention · first at 10:08
  Named as one of the women who helped lure, restrain, assault, and dispose of the victim; later extradited and sentenced.
  Reported her boyfriend to the police to exact Revenge she enlisted her accomplices kawi rachada 25 and apiwan satti abundit 28 they contacted wasin who also worked at the bar…
• Jadara Promon — Person · Wasin’s wife / accessory after the fact (as described) · 1 mention · first at 8:17
  Arrested with Wasin; found carrying the victim’s phone and allegedly involved in disposing/selling belongings; sentenced for theft per narrative.
  Case and a nationwide arrest warrant was issued for him on May 27th 2017 wasin and his wife jadara promon 21 were arrested the police found Waris Sara's phone in jadar's bag…

Places & events

• Conan Province — Place · Setting · 3 mentions · first at 0:05
  The province in northeastern Thailand where the crime occurred and where the trial took place.
• May 25th, 2017 — Event · Key date · 2 mentions · first at 1:21
  The date when the farmer discovered the dismembered body parts of Warisara Kenui in the forest.
• Thailand — Place · Setting · 5 mentions · first at 0:09
  The country where the crime took place and where the subsequent investigation and trial occurred.

Full transcript with timestamps

0:05 Conan province is located in northeastern Thailand along with other cities in the country such as changai sonla nakon rasima and udonthani Conan is one of the key cities in Thailand's socioeconomic development program K Swan kuang District situated in the northwest of Konan province is rich in natural resources its economy is primarily based on agriculture making it a significant agricultural production area in northeastern Thailand in 2017 a newlywed couple resided in C Swan kuang District the wife warisara kenui was 23 years old young beautiful and friendly her husband sakchai bongi aged 38 was a talented and Wealthy construction contractor after their marriage the they enjoyed a very happy time together although sachchai often had to travel for work he always spent a lot of time with his wife whenever he returned home their relationship was sweet and they were regarded as an admirable model couple

1:15 however in the spring of 2017 an unexpected tragedy struck their family let's go back to May 25th 2017 to understand the details of the event that day was a Thursday in the morning a farmer was diligently picking mushrooms in a forest in C Swang kuang District he ran an ecotourism farm and wanted to prepare a special dish for his guests mushrooms typically grow in low bushes and damp dry grass at that time he was intently searching for mushrooms in the forest while searching he suddenly saw three large Metal Sheets on a pile of dry grass in the distance based on his pre previous experience he knew that the environment under the Metal Sheets was damp ideal for mushroom growth so he decided to go over and check as he approached a strong foul smell permeated the air he tried to hold his breath and slowly lifted the metal sheet with his hand beneath it was a shallow hole containing two plastic

2:22 barrels the intense stench continued to emanate from the barrels out of curiosity he took out a black PL PLC bag from one of the barrels to see what was inside when he opened the bag he was shocked to find dismembered human body pots terrified he ran away and quickly called the police upon receiving the report the police immediately arrived at the scene and cordoned off the entire area they examined the site and retrieved two severed torsos from the plastic barrels forensic examination later confirmed that the body parts belonged to a woman the victim had been cut in half at the waist her arms were severed and her internal organs were missing there were signs of struggle on her body no evidence of sexual assault and deep strangulation marks on her neck the cause of death was determined to be strangulation with the time of death estimated between May 23rd and May 24th 2017 although the body had begun to

3:30 decompose significantly it was still recognizable that the victim was a beautiful woman with a slender figure the police took the victim's fingerprints and used the distinctive butterfly tattoo on her body to investigate recent missing persons that evening the police finally identified the woman from the missing person's list her name was warisara kenui a 23-year-old bar Hostess her mother had reported her missing the day before warisara had married just 3 months before the incident her marriage was reportedly very peaceful and happy she was well-liked and had no known enemies however upon deeper investigation the police discovered some surprising details Waris Sara's job as a bar Hostess involved engaging customers to encourage them to spend money but her work was also tied to prostitution she had physical contact with customers and even engaged in Intimate transactions she had a private clientele and was

4:36 involved with multiple men and women even after getting married she did not remain faithful and continued a close relationship with another woman known as Ms b the police then identified two main suspects the first suspect was Waris Sara's husband sakchai the police speculated that he might have discovered her infidel it and killed her out of anger the second suspect was Ms b Waris Sara's lover they thought that Ms b might have been unhappy with Waris Sara's marriage and decided to act the police quickly started investigating both individuals meanwhile the media sensationalized the case labeling it a lesbian love triangle and extensively covering it which Drew widespread attention in Thailand Ms b was the first to be questioned by the police she stated I couldn't reach warisara since the night of May 27th 2017 on May 24th 2017 I called Waris Sara's mother to ask about her but her mother said that sakchai had been on a

5:43 business trip since May 20th 207 and warisara didn't go with him after learning this I suspected that warisara was missing and asked her mother to report it to the police during the interrogation m B was very cooperative and provided a solid Alibi thus she was ruled out as a suspect she believed that sakchai was the main suspect suggesting that he had discovered his wife's Affair and faked a business trip to mislead everyone after killing her he then went to the actual work site to establish an alibi upon hearing about his wife's murder sakchai immediately returned home he told the police I left for a business trip on May 20th 2017 and only returned upon hearing about my wife's death I only learned about her infidelity from the news I was shocked to discover her betrayal and had no prior knowledge of it the police quickly obtained surveillance footage from sachi's workplace the footage showed that from May 20th 2017 to May

6:51 25th 2017 when the body was discovered he was at the construction site overseeing the work his colleagues confirmed this after thorough investigation the police found sakchai Alibi credible and eventually ruled him out as a suspect at this point the media's speculation about a love triangle murder was completely off and the case hit a dead end the police continued to search for other leads after some time they made a new discovery the last time warisara was seen was on the afternoon of May 23rd 2017 while working at the bar according to surveillance cameras at a nearby convenience store and ATM that evening warisara used the ATM and then got into a car with a man before leaving fortunately the surveillance cameras captured the man's face and the car's license plate through facial recognition the man was identified as wasin Nom a 22-year-old married man who also worked at the bar with warisara the car's

8:03 license plate was traced to a rental car and they were headed toward the Border boson became a primary suspect in the case and a nationwide arrest warrant was issued for him on May 27th 2017 wasin and his wife jadara promon 21 were arrested the police found Waris Sara's phone in jadar's bag which they were preparing to sell wasin admitted his involvement in the crime but claimed my wife is not involved she was only responsible for disposing of the victim's personal belongings the real culprits are three other women who also worked at the bar the police took him to the crime scene to reenact the events and combined with other evidence the whole case was revealed the main perpetrator of the crime was identified as priano Nang Wang chai 25 a colleague of the victim and also hostess at the bar she was active on social media flaunting luxury items and portraying herself as a wealthy socialite in reality she came from an

9:10 unhappy family in Conan Province and had dropped out of school early to work after saving a significant amount of money she underwent cosmetic surgery with her new more attractive appearance she secretly engaged in prostitution and streamed adult content on line to earn extra income which was a stock contrast to the image she projected on social media despite appearing close priano and warisara had a falling out a year earlier warisara owed priano 40,000 bot around 1 to 200 but had not repaid the debt over the year for various reasons they had numerous arguments over this during this time prian O's boyfriend was arrested for drug trafficking priano was upset and suspected that warisara had reported her boyfriend to the police to exact Revenge she enlisted her accomplices kawi rachada 25 and apiwan satti abundit 28 they contacted wasin who also worked at the bar and asked him to pretend to introduce a client to Lua

10:22 warisara out and then get her into the car the plan went smoothly and warisara unsuspectingly got into the car however upon seeing the three women led by priano inside she immediately sensed something was wrong and tried to escape but was overpowered they then threatened taunted and brutally beat warisara she struggled unsuccessfully and angrily shouted if I survive I won't spare you I will take all of your lives initially priano and her friends only intended to teach warisara a lesson but after hearing her sharp threats they couldn't control their emotions meanwhile wasin who was driving egged them on saying better to kill by mistake than to let her go we have to finish this priano fiercely strangled warisara with a plastic bag while the other two held her down until she stopped moving upon realizing warisara was dead they showed no remorse sore fear but instead planned how to dispose of the

11:32 body they bought a sore plastic barrels black garbage bags and three large Metal Sheets Wason drove to a nearby ecotourism farm and temporarily rented a room there they dismembered Waris Sara's body wrapped it in garbage bags and placed it in the plastic barrels after completing this they went to a remote Forest dug a shallow hole and discarded the barrels covering them with the Metal Sheets after finishing these tasks the four of them planned their escape wasin took his wife to LA and instructed her to find an opportunity to dispose of Waris Sara's phone and other belongings meanwhile the three women drove for 11 hours and fled to Myanmar after wasin confession the police sealed off the Border area restricting movement in and out and issued a nationwide manhunt for the three women taii police also contacted Myanmar authorities for assistance in the investigation in the following days the

12:38 case dominated the front pages of major media outlets for a short time priano the ring leader became a nationwide sensation in Thailand earning the nickname sweet killer despite the widespread warrants the three women seemed unconcerned about escaping instead they posted selfies and updates about their lives online their Brazen Behavior was seen as a taunt to the police and prian O's confident nonchalant demeanor in the photos garnered her a large online Following over time public opinion on the three female Killers became highly polarized many young people began to idolize priano with her fashion choices becoming highly sought after and her style widely emulated everything about her such suddenly became a strong fashioned Trend however many others believed the crime had caused serious societal harm and that they should face severe punishment as a deterrent in an interview panic's sister expressed hope that her sister

13:44 would soon surrender to the police stating no matter how serious the situation there's no need to worry too much because family is always here a week after the incident with coordinated efforts from Tai and me and our police the whereabouts of the three women were discovered they were in Tachi Lake a Border Town in Southeastern mianmar surveillance cameras from a clothing store in the town clearly captured their images they did not conceal their identities appearing openly in public places and strolling around calmly upon receiving the tip the police quickly moved to the area and prepared for a comprehensive search realiz izing they had no way to escape the three women decided to surrender priano stated we arrived in Tachi Lake before the Border was closed thanks to our standout looks we found jobs at a local bar however as the police search expanded we had to leave the bar and Retreat to a small town to

14:51 hide after discussing it we agreed that evading capture was not a long-term plan it was better to surrender and Hop For A reduced sentence after revealing themselves they went to the town police station to surrender their dramatic appearance Drew significant attention and they were swiftly extradited to Thailand notably on their way to the Thai Detention Center they were not handcuffed and were surrounded by police chatting and smiling along the way unlike typical detainees they showed no signs of remorse or fear appearing to enjoy the attention they became instant celebrities with local police treating them warmly even providing snacks and drinks people even approached them for photos making the scene resemble a fan meeting with their Idol during their detention they were treated like stars not only were they allowed to use mobile phones but they also freely applied face masks and chatted with the gods before

15:58 attending the police press conference they even smoked and did their makeup in the Detention Center the internet was flooded with criticism about the police's special treatment of these Prisoners the victim Waris Sara's mother also voiced her discontent saying I can't accept that those who killed my daughter are being so well taken care of however the police responded before being convicted they are still suspects we are simply protecting the legal rights of citizens to quell the growing public outrage two police officers who had taken photos with prian noin posted them online were reassigned at the press conference they recounted the entire crime although the content was the same asin's confession hearing it directly from the perpetrators had a stronger impact keywords like bar Hostess body dismemberment prostitution infidelity lesbian love triangle sweet killer and face masks became trending topics the

17:03 combination of these keywords in one case made it even more Sensational the handbag the trio carried when arrested became a hot fashion item and the soar used to dismember the victim was designed into a keychain sold at various stores however over time the hype around the case began to fade surprisingly a Facebook post reignited public interest in March 2018 10 months after the crime the trial opened at Conan Provincial Court priano kawi apian and wasin were charged with murder and other crimes jidat wason's wife was charged with theft at the time the highest penalty under Thai criminal law was the death penalty Waris Sara's mother brought her daughter's photo to the court to pray and hoped for severe punishment for the purpose perpetrators court rules prohibited mobile phones inside but someone posted on Facebook with a screenshot of a conversation in the conversation the person said I'm in court and thank you

18:12 all for not abandoning me despite knowing I'm a suspect the photo even showed priano and the other two suspects making hot shapes and taking selfies in the courtroom their indifference and lack of fear contrasted sharply with the victim family's anger and grief outside the court their blatant disregard for the court caused another wave of public outrage many people were Furious and criticized their arrogance and lack of remorse there was also concern about the Thai Judicial System interestingly their shameful behavior in court caused Pano's fan base to go wild fan saw it as a symbol of rebellion with some even claiming the three women were innocent in court the prosecutor declared that the defendants had intentionally murdered the victim disrespected the judicial system and deserved harsh punishment the defense attorney argued that they initially did not intend to kill the victim only to teach her a

19:17 lesson but lost control in Anger after the victim threatened them the attorney also emphasized that they had confessed showing remorse and should receive a reduced first sentence in court priano stated we initially did not intend to kill the victim I have felt guilty about my actions and cannot sleep well at night I am willing to accept any sentence to lessen my guilt the judge acknowledged that the three perpetrators committed a grave crime by killing the victim and should have been sentence to life imprisonment however considering their confession and cooperation with the police investigation their sentences were reduced accordingly the court sentenced priano kwio to 34 years and 6 months in prison apiwan to 33 years and 9 months wasin to 23 years 4 months and 20 days and jidat to one year in prison Additionally the four killers were ordered to compensate Waris Sara's family 1 million Bart and

20:26 100,000 Bart for funeral expenses totaling 1.1 million bought approximately $300,000 the case finally closed but its impact on society lingered many of Pano's fervent fans expressed their discontent with the sentences calling them unfair and demanding a reduction some people were deeply concerned about this social phenomenon psychologists began analyzing why priano garnered such a following they attributed it to her attractive appearance her dramatic criminal involvement and her lavish lifestyle which had been widely disseminated and became the focus of public attention when faced with Unbelievable Facts people instinctively want to delve deeper and learn more about the stories behind those involved sensationalized news and viral headlines on social media catered to this curiosity in an interview priano tearfully stated from the moment the case broke the media portrayed my sister as an evil Wicked

21:36 Woman deserving of her fate even our friends and relatives were attacked and criticized terribly only after the trial did it prove my sister did not intentionally commit murder I hope the public does not jump to conclusions based on one side and gives prior a chance to atone however while the criminal have a chance to rebuild their lives the life of the brutally murdered young woman ended Forever at 23 this concludes today's case Story please share your thoughts in the comments below and thank you for watching

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Questions about this episode

Who speaks in "The Dreamers of Fame and the Case of Close Friends Brutally Killing the Girl"?

Ms. B, Wasin Nom, Priano Nang Wang Chai, Kawi Rachada, Jadara Promon, Warisara Kenui.

What is "The Dreamers of Fame and the Case of Close Friends Brutally Killing the Girl" about?

In northeastern Thailand's C Swang Kuang District, the seemingly idyllic life of a newlywed couple, Warisara Kenui and Sakchai Bongi, takes a horrific turn when the discovery of two plastic barrels containing a foul odor leads to the revelation of a brutal crime involving the couple's close friends. The investigation uncovers a shocking tale of betrayal and murder that deeply impacts the local…

What is mentioned in this Casefile True Crime episode?

10 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Warisara Kenui, Priano Nang Wang Chai, Conan Province, May 25th, 2017, Wasin Nom, Thailand. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.

How long is "The Dreamers of Fame and the Case of Close Friends Brutally Killing the Girl"?

The episode runs 23 min; the transcript is about 3,042 words in 21 timestamped sections.

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