Man Found Dead on Beach Near Ko Loi Pier, Sriracha, Suspected Drowning

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A man searching for shellfish made a grim discovery near Ko Loi Pier in Sriracha, Chonburi Province, on September 3, when he stumbled upon a body face-down near the shore. The incident occurred near Sala 1 in Sriracha Subdistrict.

The body, found approximately 10 metres from the pier, was that of an unidentified male, estimated to be between 35 and 45 years old. The man was wearing a green sports shirt and camouflage shorts. Upon examination, two gashes were found on his forehead, both about 4mm long, likely caused by impact with a hard object. The body bore additional distinctive features, including a tattoo of a Kabuki demon on the left side of the chest and the words "Born in the Reign of King Rama IX" on the right chest. Multiple stitch mark scars were also observed on the left knee, indicating a previous surgery.

Blood stains were discovered on nearby rocks, but no signs of assault were evident. Authorities estimate that the man had been dead for at least five hours before his body was discovered. It is initially suspected that he may have collapsed, hitting his head on the rocks, or he could have been a fisherman whose body drifted to the shore.

Further investigation revealed that the deceased who was later identified as Mr. Samat Wongdokmai, 35, a resident of Chalong Market. According to family members, Mr. Samat had gone out to collect scrap metal in a public canal in Chalong Market during the rain the previous night. It is believed that he may have been swept by the water, into a drainage pipe, causing his injuries and drowning him, before eventually flowing  into the sea where his body was found.

The body has been sent for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

-- 2024-09-04

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