A German man was found dead at his home in Pathum Thani province on Sunday morning, 7 June 2026, in a case now under police investigation. Frank Wolk, 59, was discovered sitting in a chair in the former maid’s room on the ground floor of his two-storey house in Mueang Ek village, Soi Ek Burapha 2, Lak Hok subdistrict, Mueang Pathum Thani district.
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His body was found at around 11:30 by his wife, Kanya Wolk, after family members were unable to locate him in the house. Police said a plastic bag was found over his head and connected to a nitrogen cylinder.
A note recovered at the scene was translated by officers and read: “Whoever finds me - I do not want anyone to help me.”
Pol. Maj. Namchok Duangsuwan, an investigator from Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station, attended the scene alongside forensic officials from the Ministry of Justice and volunteer rescue workers. Authorities began examining the circumstances surrounding the death and collecting evidence from the property.
According to Kanya Wolk, her husband had appeared normal earlier on the morning of 7 June. Their daughter came downstairs to do laundry and, after being unable to find him, they searched the house before discovering him unresponsive in the former maid’s room.
Kanya told police that her husband was a German programmer who had lived in Thailand for more than ten years and worked from home. She said he was introverted and preferred to stay indoors.
The day before his death, Wolk reportedly spent a long time speaking by telephone with family members in Germany and a friend in Thailand. According to Kanya, neither conversation revealed any apparent problems or concerns.
The case remains under investigation as authorities seek to establish the precise circumstances leading to the death. Forensic officials have transferred the body to the Ministry of Justice’s forensic institute for a post-mortem examination.
Khaosod reported that the examination will determine the official cause of death, while investigators continue reviewing evidence gathered at the scene. No further findings had been released by authorities.
If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek help.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 8 June 2026