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A 30-year-old legal officer was found dead in his car parked within the grounds of the old Lamphun Provincial Hall, after being reported missing by concerned relatives. Authorities are now working to determine the cause of death.

 

Relatives had raised the alarm on 28 April after the man, driving a white Toyota Avanza that hd front-end damage, failed to return home. He was last seen at around 15:00 that day. Reports indicated he had been suffering from stress, leading his family to fear for his safety. A public appeal was issued asking for help locating him.

 

 

At approximately 18:45 on 29 April, a concerned citizen spotted the vehicle parked at the old provincial hall complex in Lamphun. Police confirmed the car matched the missing person report and began immediate investigation.

 

Officers found the vehicle locked and were unable to access it. A locksmith was called to open the doors. Inside, they discovered the lifeless body of a man, later confirmed to be a government legal officer based in central Lamphun. A handwritten note was also found in the vehicle, though its contents have not been publicly disclosed.

 

At this stage, police from Mueang Lamphun Police Station are treating the case as a potential suicide but have yet to confirm the exact cause of death. A full autopsy and further investigations are underway.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-01.