Body of Missing Man Found Floating in Water, Believed to Have Drowned 2 Days Before

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A man’s body was discovered floating in a canal near a shrimp farm in Trat province. Authorities believe the man, who had been missing for at least two days, drowned after falling into the water while intoxicated.

On December 3, Pol. Lt. Col. Piyaporn Khamwan, officer-in-charge at the Trat Provincial Police Station, received a report about a drowning incident in the area of Klong Prem, Village 5, Ban Laem Samrong, Nong Kan Song Subdistrict, Mueang District, Trat.

The police, along with forensic experts, rescue teams from Sawang Boonchuea Trat, and medical staff from Trat Hospital, rushed to the scene.

The body was found in a public canal next to a shrimp farm. It was identified as Mr. Methee, a local resident of Village 4, Nong Samet Subdistrict, Mueang District, Trat. The body was found face down in the water, wearing a white shirt, blue long pants, and sneakers.

Preliminary examination by the authorities revealed no signs of foul play, and it is estimated that Mr. Methee had been dead for at least two days. Local health volunteers informed the police that Mr. Methee had a history of mental health issues.

According to Mr. Pua Mot, a Cambodian worker at the shrimp farm who discovered the body, he had been working when he noticed a foul odour coming from the area near the shrimp pond. Upon investigating, he found the body floating in the water and immediately informed his employer.

Investigations by the police and nearby villagers suggest that Mr. Methee, known for his habit of walking around the village while intoxicated, may have fallen into the water while drunk, leading to his drowning.

The victim’s family has expressed no suspicion regarding the cause of his death. The body has been handed over to the family for funeral rites.

-- 2024-12-04