Untimely death in a boarding house stirs unsettling urban lore

[snoop1130]

 

Residents around a local boarding house today were taken aback when a delivery man was discovered dead in his room, having seemingly passed away three days prior. The gruesome discovery left his sole neighbour unnerved and motivated to seek new residences, while at the same time reviving the old saying about death heralded by the call of a barn owl.

 

It began around 7am, when police in the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province were alerted to the discovery of a corpse in a boarding house in the Uthai district. Upon arrival at the scene, they found disquieting traces of blood extending from a second-floor dwelling down to the ground level. Inside, they discovered the remains of Veerachai, a 43 year old native of the Uttaradit province. Based on preliminary checks, it was apparent that Veerachai had been deceased for at least three days, with no signs of conflict detectable, reported KhaoSod.

 

Interviewing residents of the room next to the deceased, police learned that Veerachai made his living as a delivery rider. His daily routine involved him leaving the boarding house early in the morning and returning around 8pm. The last time they saw him alive was August 6.

 

In the days that followed, they worried about Veerachai’s health when they hadn’t seen him. Those fears were later confirmed by the sight of blood trails seeping from Veerachai’s room in the boarding house early in the morning.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: A superstition of owls foretelling death came true in a boarding house in Ayutthaya. (via KhaoSod)

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/central-thailand/delivery-mans-untimely-death-in-a-thai-boarding-house-stirs-unsettling-urban-lore

 

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[Tropicalevo]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Veerachai had been deceased for at least three days

And no one had missed him.

Pool chap. RIP.

[Denim]

7 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

And no one had missed him.

Pool chap. RIP.

Or noticed a smell ?

[brianthainess]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

while at the same time reviving the old saying about death heralded by the call of a barn owl.

What a Hoot, Are Barn owls or any other owls actually native in Thailand?

[soalbundy]

The owl did it.

[brianthainess]

Blood trails? Suicide? The Owl did it.

[Burma Bill]

4 hours ago, brianthainess said:

What a Hoot, Are Barn owls or any other owls actually native in Thailand?

Yes there are and I used to see them when I lived in North Thailand. Reference Google:

 

Barn owls are protected wildlife under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act and are found in all parts of Thailand.

 

I have also seen one here in Siem Reap, Cambodia, where it is known as the "bad fortune" animal  especially if it lands on the roof of your house during the night.

[JeffersLos]

7 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

And no one had missed him.

Pool chap. RIP.

It clearly states that numerous people missed him in the OP.

 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In the days that followed, they worried about Veerachai’s health when they hadn’t seen him.

 

4 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Blood trails? Suicide? The Owl did it.

Hoo?

[PeterA]

9 hours ago, brianthainess said:

What a Hoot, Are Barn owls or any other owls actually native in Thailand?

Many different owl species throughout Thailand and really most of the world.