Mystery Body Found Floating in Ratchaburi River

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

Authorities in Ratchaburi have launched an investigation after a man’s body was discovered floating in a river near the famous Wat Chong Lom temple. The unidentified male, believed to be aged between 30 and 40, was found on the morning of 8 March, at approximately 07:50.

 

Local police were alerted to the discovery and immediately responded to the scene along with forensic officers, medical staff, and volunteers from the Prachanukul Ratchaburi Foundation. Upon arrival, they found the victim’s body face down, bloated from decomposition. The body was floating near the temple’s stairs.

 

According to the preliminary investigation, the victim was not wearing any clothes and showed no signs of physical trauma or injuries. However, the body was severely bloated, emitting a strong smell. The eyes were notably swollen, and the abdominal and left leg tissue appeared to have been consumed by aquatic creatures.

 

Authorities discovered a Honda Wave motorbike, with the ignition key still in place, parked on land nearby. The motorcycle, bearing Ratchaburi registration plates, was left unattended for several days, and no one came forward to claim it. Nearby, other personal items were found, including a black helmet, a polo shirt, a phone charger, a book, and a plastic box containing over ten fireworks rounds.

 

A monk at Wat Chong Lom revealed that the motorcycle had been parked for at least four days, but they were unaware of its owner. One local resident, who found the body, reported seeing the man frequently visit the area, sometimes riding a tricycle, often appearing disoriented, and occasionally getting into the water. However, they could not confirm if the body belonged to the same individual.

 

Investigators have since sent the body to the Ratchaburi Forensic Institute for a thorough autopsy. They are also conducting DNA tests to identify the deceased and check if any reports of missing persons have been filed in nearby police stations. Additionally, they are investigating the link between the victim and the found motorcycle to understand the circumstances leading to his death.

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation.

 

-- 2025-03-09