Authorities have confirmed the identity of the man whose body was discovered burned alongside a pickup truck on Southern Seaboard Road. The victim has been identified as a 70-year-old man from Bangkok, a business partner in a well-known resort located in Trang Province. The tragic incident, which occurred on the evening of October 6, has left investigators working to determine the full circumstances behind his death.

 

The burned vehicle, a half-cab pickup truck with license plate from Trang, was found completely destroyed by fire in the median of the Southern Seaboard Road, Moo 1, Ban Klang Subdistrict, Ao Luek District, Krabi. Nearby, the charred remains of the man were discovered, initially making identification impossible.

 

 

Preliminary investigations by the police revealed that the vehicle was registered to a resort in Trang Province. Investigators are currently looking into the case, but it remains unclear if foul play is involved, as no signs of physical assault or injury were found on the body.

 

On the morning of October 7, 2024, a team led by Pol. Col. Pitsanu Puangprom, Deputy Commander of Region 8, and Pol. Col. Weerayut Sittiratnakul, Ao Luek Police Station Chief, returned to the scene for a more thorough investigation. Evidence collected, including testimonies from witnesses, led authorities to identify the victim as Mr. Wigr, a 70-year-old resident of Bangkok and a partner in a resort located in Koh Libong, Trang Province.

 

According to Pol. Col. Pitsanu, the investigation suggests that the victim may have been suffering from severe emotional distress. The current theory is that he may have started a fire inside the vehicle, possibly attempting to end his life. However, as the fire intensified, it is believed that he exited the vehicle in a panic but ultimately collapsed and died near the truck.

 

While this is the leading theory, police are still awaiting the results of a full autopsy from the hospital. Investigators are also preparing to interview the victim’s wife, who is expected to provide more information.

 

A local resident who was riding a motorcycle behind the victim’s vehicle reported seeing him turn into an oil palm plantation shortly before the truck was engulfed in flames.

 

As the investigation continues, police are working to piece together the events leading up to the fire and whether any other factors were involved in the victim’s death.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-10-08

 

 

Could have had an incendiary device planted in his car, anything is possible in LOS.

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Could have had an incendiary device planted in his car, anything is possible in LOS.

Quite the imagination....

1 minute ago, hotchilli said:

Quite the imagination....

Yes I know thanks..................................

On 10/7/2024 at 10:05 PM, Georgealbert said:

The victim has been identified as a 70-year-old man from Bangkok, a business partner in a well-known resort located in Trang Province.

 

Perhaps that was his mistake?