Cowherd Finds Decomposed Body Under Neem Tree in Singburi

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A cowherd discovered a decomposed body under a neem tree in Singburi province, with the remains infested with maggots and emitting a strong odour. The body, which is believed to have been deceased for over a week, was found in a remote area about 800 metres from the nearest road.

At approximately 06:30 on 14 September, Lt. Col. Phuriwat Piluek, Deputy Investigator of the Bang Rachan Police Station, was notified by the village head of Moo 5, Pak Thun sub-district, Bang Rachan district, Singburi province. The report indicated that a cowherd had found a dead body in a forested area of Pak Thun. Lt. Col. Phuriwat, accompanied by medical staff from Bang Rachan Hospital and volunteers from the Watana Sing Foundation, responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, authorities had to walk about 800 metres into the forest. They discovered the body of Mr. Somkuan (surname withheld), a 56-year-old brick maker and scrap collector. The deceased was found hanging from a neem tree with a black bag slung over his shoulder. The body was in an advanced state of decay, with maggots crawling over it and a pervasive stench.

Investigators found 1,500 Baht in cash, a keychain, and a piece of paper in the victim’s two bags, which have been collected as evidence. 

The cowherd, Mr. Somboon (surname withheld), who found the body, reported that he was searching for a cow that had escaped into the forest. During his search, he came across the body and alerted the village head.

Later, Ms. Pikun (surname withheld), the deceased's wife, arrived and said that Mr. Somkhwan had disappeared from the house with his motorcycle on September 7. She had searched for him in various places where she thought Mr. Somkhwan had gone, but could not find him. She believed that Mr. Somkhwan might have been feeling depressed after having an argument with his family, so he left the house to calm down, which led to the incident.

Authorities are now working to determine the cause of death and have sent the body for further examination.

-- 2024-09-15

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