Man Dies After Motorbike Crashes into Concrete Post and Plunges into Fish Pond

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A 25-year-old man lost his life after he veered his motorbike off a curve, struck a concrete post and it hurled him into a nearby fish pond in Ban Pho district, Chachoengsao province.

At approximately 11:00 on 6 April, officers from Ban Pho Police Station and local rescue workers responded to reports of a body found in a fish pond near the entrance to the Yui intersection, en route to Wat Krathum in Moo 2, Sanam Chan subdistrict.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered the body of Mr. Thiwat Seenet floating in the pond, in an initial state of decomposition. It is believed he had been dead for over 24 hours. A motorbike with registration from  was also found submerged in the water and was later retrieved by rescue personnel.

Police reported no signs of a struggle or foul play at the scene. Initial investigations suggest that Mr. Thiwat likely lost control of his motorbike while navigating a curve, crashed into a nearby concrete post, and was thrown into the pond. He is believed to have lost consciousness and subsequently drowned.

A local fish pond owner, who first discovered the scene, said he had been inspecting the area as usual when he noticed damage to a concrete post near the pond. Finding it unusual, he inspected the surroundings more closely and was shocked to discover the submerged motorbike and the deceased man’s body. He immediately contacted the police and rescue team.

Police have continued their investigation, collecting evidence and examining the scene to determine the precise cause of the incident.

-- 2025-04-08