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Police in Rayong province are investigating the murder of a 39-year-old man, whose decomposed body was discovered on a remote mountainside, riddled with gunshot wounds.

 

Officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station, along with forensic experts, had to use high-clearance vehicles and off-road motorcycles to navigate the rugged terrain leading to the crime scene, approximately five kilometres into the mountains of Moo 1, Ban Khlong Nam Daeng, Nong Rai subdistrict, Pluak Daeng district, Rayong.

 

The victim was later identified as Mr. Prayuth, aged 39. His body had decomposed to the extent that some parts were only skeletal remains, with signs of animals having eaten parts. He was found wearing long trousers, a t-shirt, and black trainers. A small amount of cash was discovered in his possession. Initial examination of his clothing revealed eight bullet holes, and police recovered shotgun shells and spent cartridges at the scene. His motorcycle was also found nearby.

 

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim had gone to the area with two other individuals to tap rubber trees. He had been missing from his home for approximately two weeks before his body was discovered.

 

Authorities have sent the remains for forensic examination to determine the exact cause of death. Meanwhile, investigators are questioning witnesses and attempting to locate the individuals who accompanied the victim on the day he disappeared.

 

 

-- 2025-03-27

 

 

This rubber tapping seems to be a very dangerous occupation. There are often news reports of them being knocked off. Why is that?